San Bernardino County
Building and Safety Engineer I/II
San Bernardino County, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409
Land Use Services is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented
Building and Safety Engineers I/II .* Under general direction, the Building and Safety Engineers review and evaluate building construction plans and related documents to ensure compliance with applicable California Building Standards Codes, County ordinances, and other state and local regulations. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding public health and safety by ensuring that new construction, tenant improvements, and structural modifications meet current building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, and accessibility standards. Key Responsibilities
Review and analyze building plans, structural calculations, specifications, and related documents for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Ensure compliance with the California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Green Building, Energy Codes, and San Bernardino County ordinances and policies. Provide technical guidance to architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners regarding plan requirements and corrections. Prepare reports, correspondence, and technical recommendations as required. *Official Job Titles: Engineer I and Engineer II; for more information review the job descriptions: Engineer I and Engineer II. Qualifications
Engineer I Requirements
Education: 45 semester units in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering, including 35 upper‑division units. Experience: One year of professional experience in land use, civil, environmental, or a related engineering field. Substitutions: Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification issued by the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) may substitute for the upper‑division component. A bachelor’s degree in a qualified field or four years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for the required one‑year experience. Documents: Submit a list of transcripts unless the applicant possesses a bachelor’s degree in a qualifying area; all documents must be uploaded upon completion of the application. Engineer II Requirements
Certification: Possess Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification issued by the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Education: 45 semester units in civil engineering or a closely related field; must provide a list of completed coursework. Experience: Two years of professional experience in land use, civil, environmental, or a related engineering field. Substitutions: A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field, or four years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of the required engineer experience. Benefits
Summary of Benefits and Memoranda of Understanding available upon request. Conditions of Employment
Travel to various sites throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire. Mileage reimbursement is available. Physical demands include frequent sitting, occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; work near or under equipment; lift or carry up to ten pounds or less. Exposure to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity may occur. Application Procedure
Submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. The application will close on a continuous basis and may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. San Bernardino County is an
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer. Veterans may receive additional preference points. If a disability requires accommodation, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
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Building and Safety Engineers I/II .* Under general direction, the Building and Safety Engineers review and evaluate building construction plans and related documents to ensure compliance with applicable California Building Standards Codes, County ordinances, and other state and local regulations. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding public health and safety by ensuring that new construction, tenant improvements, and structural modifications meet current building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, and accessibility standards. Key Responsibilities
Review and analyze building plans, structural calculations, specifications, and related documents for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Ensure compliance with the California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Green Building, Energy Codes, and San Bernardino County ordinances and policies. Provide technical guidance to architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners regarding plan requirements and corrections. Prepare reports, correspondence, and technical recommendations as required. *Official Job Titles: Engineer I and Engineer II; for more information review the job descriptions: Engineer I and Engineer II. Qualifications
Engineer I Requirements
Education: 45 semester units in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering, including 35 upper‑division units. Experience: One year of professional experience in land use, civil, environmental, or a related engineering field. Substitutions: Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification issued by the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) may substitute for the upper‑division component. A bachelor’s degree in a qualified field or four years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for the required one‑year experience. Documents: Submit a list of transcripts unless the applicant possesses a bachelor’s degree in a qualifying area; all documents must be uploaded upon completion of the application. Engineer II Requirements
Certification: Possess Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification issued by the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Education: 45 semester units in civil engineering or a closely related field; must provide a list of completed coursework. Experience: Two years of professional experience in land use, civil, environmental, or a related engineering field. Substitutions: A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field, or four years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of the required engineer experience. Benefits
Summary of Benefits and Memoranda of Understanding available upon request. Conditions of Employment
Travel to various sites throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire. Mileage reimbursement is available. Physical demands include frequent sitting, occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; work near or under equipment; lift or carry up to ten pounds or less. Exposure to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity may occur. Application Procedure
Submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. The application will close on a continuous basis and may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. San Bernardino County is an
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer. Veterans may receive additional preference points. If a disability requires accommodation, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
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