Land Development Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $103,105.60 - $145,724.80 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-16909LUS-01
Department: Land Use Services
Opening Date: 03/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
San Bernardino County Wants You to Join Our Team!
San Bernardino County Land Use Services is seeking skilled and driven Land Development Engineers III* to work on a variety of exciting projects.
Key responsibilities may include:

• Infrastructure Plans Review: Review street, storm drain, grading and erosion control plans to ensure they meet county and state requirements.
• Technical Report Evaluation: Review critical technical reports, including Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP) and drainage studies including hydrology and hydraulic review, ensuring adherence to environmental and safety standards.
• Building Plan Review: Evaluate building construction plans for compliance with California Building Codes and other relevant Federal and State regulations.
• Project Coordination: Represent the County in meetings with internal teams, external agencies, and developers to facilitate the processing of Planning and Building applications, ensuring regulatory compliance and the efficient coordination of land development and building projects.
• Leadership: Provide strategic leadership by offering guidance and technical support to Engineer I and Engineer II team members.
• Regulatory Compliance: Work closely with other governmental agencies to ensure projects comply with County standards, the Planning Commission's requirements, the State Map Act, Subdivision Ordinance, and other relevant State regulations.

Official job title: Engineer III; for detailed job duties, refer to the job description.
Vacancies exist in the Land Development division.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
San Bernardino County, the largest county geographically in the United States, encompasses diverse communities across valleys, mountains, and desert regions, and the Department of Land Use Services - Land Development Division plays a key role in guiding safe, sustainable growth through development review, engineering coordination, and regulatory compliance. The Division is responsible for reviewing local area drainage and grading plans, tentative and final maps, coordinating with the Planning Division on conditions of approval for new developments, and reviewing and processing improvement plans for roads and drainage facilities in accordance with the County Development Code and General Plan within the unincorporated areas. Staff work closely with property owners, developers, engineers, and partner agencies to support projects from submittal through construction while protecting the health, safety, and welfare of our communities and advancing responsible growth throughout the region.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To view job specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, candidate must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam.Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Physical: This position includes the following demands: frequent sitting; occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuously reach or work below the shoulder level; must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision; occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less; occasionally work near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; occasionally exposed to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity; occasionally use protective equipment or clothing.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.
Minimum Requirements
Engineer III - Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
LicenseMust hold current status as a registered Professional Civil Engineer with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.
EducationForty-Five semester (68 quarter) units in civil engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework.
ExperienceThree (3) years of professional experience working in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering
Substitution for ExperienceBachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field OR four (4) years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of the required engineer experience.
Note: Candidates must provide a list of transcripts unless the candidates possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in a qualifying area. All documents should be uploaded upon completion of the application. Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Degree Equivalency Evaluation: Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Desired Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited school in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering is highly desirable.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details, review the links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Professional Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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List your college coursework in the box below, including any courses in engineering or a related field. List the school, course title and number, and number of units (semester or quarter) earned. Example: CSUSB, Intro to Engineering, ENG 100, 4 qtr unitsYou may also attach copies of your college transcripts in lieu of listing coursework. Candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field do not need to provide list of coursework. If none, indicate "N/A."
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If your degree or coursework was completed outside of the United States, you must submit your Education Equivalency Evaluation with your application; otherwise your application will not be considered.

• I have submitted my Education Equivalency Evaluation with my application.
• I require an Education Equivalency but have not attached it to my application.
• The Education Equivalency does not apply to me.

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Indicate which of the following you possess:

• FE/EIT (Fundamentals of Engineering/Engineer in Training)
• Professional Engineer License
• Other
• Not Applicable

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If you checked "Other" above, indicate the certification you currently possess. If none, indicate "N/A."
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If you possess a California Professional Civil Engineer License, list your registration number and expiration date. If none, indicate "N/A."
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If you have a Professional License in another state, indicate the state and license number. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Check the boxes of computer programs with which you have experience.

• Computer-aided Drafting and Design
• Geographic Information Systems
• Spreadsheets
• Databases
• None

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Special Skills: Some positions require specialized work experience. To be considered for a special skill, candidates must complete the supplemental question for that skill. Employers listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Work Experience.

• I understand.

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Indicate your Special Skills by checking the appropriate boxes:

• Environmental Engineering
• Land Development Engineering
• Contracts/Inspections/Permits
• Project/Program Management
• Building Codes
• Plan Check
• No Special Skills

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Engineer Level - Initial Placement: Candidates may be hired at the Engineer I, II or III Level depending on qualifications and in accordance with the requirements as specified on the announcement/relevant job description. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide a complete work history and demonstrate that they meet any additional requirements which may be considered for placement on their application.

• I understand the information above and have provided a complete work history and specified any additional requirements necessary to demonstrate my qualifications.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as ...