San Bernardino County
Building and Safety Engineer I/II
San Bernardino County, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Land Use Services is seeking a knowledgeable and detail‑oriented
Building and Safety Engineer 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, as well as 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. Benefits
To view job specific benefits please refer to summary of benefits and memorandum of understanding. Conditions of Employment
Pre‑Employment Process:
Candidate must undergo a background check, fingerprinting, and a medical exam. Travel:
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:
Frequent sitting; occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; tasks involve near and far vision; occasional lifting of ten pounds or less; exposure to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes of temperature and humidity; use of protective equipment or clothing as needed. Qualifications for Engineer I
Education:
Forty‑five semester units in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering; 35 upper‑division units required. Experience:
One year of professional experience in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field. Substitution for Education:
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 NCEES may substitute for the upper‑division component, subject to overall unit requirement. Substitution for Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering or four years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of required engineer experience. Qualifications for Engineer II
Certification:
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 NCEES. Education:
Forty‑five semester units in civil engineering or a closely related field; provide a list of completed coursework. Experience:
Two years of professional experience in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field. Substitution for Experience:
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 required engineer experience. Application Procedure
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time. Please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants who do not submit the application before the posted deadline will be automatically logged out. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act 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 Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference
Eligible veterans, 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 Veterans' Preference Information.
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Building and Safety Engineer 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, as well as 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. Benefits
To view job specific benefits please refer to summary of benefits and memorandum of understanding. Conditions of Employment
Pre‑Employment Process:
Candidate must undergo a background check, fingerprinting, and a medical exam. Travel:
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:
Frequent sitting; occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; tasks involve near and far vision; occasional lifting of ten pounds or less; exposure to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes of temperature and humidity; use of protective equipment or clothing as needed. Qualifications for Engineer I
Education:
Forty‑five semester units in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering; 35 upper‑division units required. Experience:
One year of professional experience in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field. Substitution for Education:
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 NCEES may substitute for the upper‑division component, subject to overall unit requirement. Substitution for Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering or four years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of required engineer experience. Qualifications for Engineer II
Certification:
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 NCEES. Education:
Forty‑five semester units in civil engineering or a closely related field; provide a list of completed coursework. Experience:
Two years of professional experience in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field. Substitution for Experience:
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 required engineer experience. Application Procedure
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time. Please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants who do not submit the application before the posted deadline will be automatically logged out. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act 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 Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference
Eligible veterans, 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 Veterans' Preference Information.
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