County of San Diego
Civil Engineer-Building-25363511B
County of San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
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Civil Engineer-Building-25363511B
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County of San Diego .
Interviews will be held the week of January 19, 2026.
Reflecting our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, all candidates hired for this position will be eligible to receive an annual base salary of $136,177.60.
Future Salary Increases
June 2026 – 4.57% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.07% Market Adjustment)
June 2027 – 4.07% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.07% Market Adjustment)
Additional Pay Incentives and Premiums
New Hire Lateral Incentive Pay – eligible for candidates with experience as a Civil Engineer in a public agency, up to a maximum of $5,000.
5% Engineer Premium (applied to time worked)
$1,250 Recruitment Bonus
Additional $1,250 Bonus after successful completion of the probation period
Employee Referral Reward Program – if a current County of San Diego employee refers you, indicate the employee’s name on your application.
Planning & Development Services Through operational excellence and attention to customer service, Planning & Development Services (PDS) strives to balance community, economic and environmental interests to ensure the highest quality of life for the public of San Diego County. PDS is responsible for long range land use planning, including the County's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, which determine how our communities will grow. The department analyzes privately initiated land use projects to ensure compliance with land use regulations and advises the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission on the projects. Department programs, such as building plan review, building inspection and code compliance help maintain public health and safety.
Position PDS is responsible for the permitting process for new projects. Applicants work with the County to supply construction drawings and calculations for new projects and alterations to existing projects. These plans are reviewed for compliance with the California Building Code along with the local County amendments. Civil Engineers working within the Building Division work with the public to ensure that those submittals are accurate.
As a Civil Engineer within the Building Division you will work with the community of design professionals and homeowners in a customer service oriented approach to plan review and approval. We seek individuals experienced with construction drawings and quality control reviews.
Responsibilities
Review construction plans and documents, pursuing building permits for code compliance.
Review structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, Title 24 energy, and standard stormwater designs.
Reply to customer emails and phone calls.
Interact with customers at PDS public counters to answer code and permit process questions and recheck corrected plans and documents undergoing plan check.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and willingness to learn.
Show strong willingness to continually learn and grow professionally.
Maintain a professional perspective and objective demeanor in varied situations.
Review complex projects involving several functional groups.
Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
Good listener.
Learn and understand perspectives of others, embracing diversity and inclusiveness.
Demonstrate professional level experience supporting civil engineering.
Demonstrate good interpersonal and teamwork skills, building relationships and collaborating to keep projects moving positively.
Hiring Process and Timeline
Job Offer and Background Process begins after interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
Anticipated Start Date: Based on successful completion of medical screening or mutually agreed upon date.
Minimum Qualifications Qualified applicants must possess registration by the State of California as a Professional Engineer.
Condition of Employment As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional background investigations may be conducted based on job-related activities. Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Evaluation The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment and supplemental applications.
Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Veteran Information As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. The County offers preferential credits for military service and resources to assist veterans with transition to civilian careers.
Diversity The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because a diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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Civil Engineer-Building-25363511B
role at the
County of San Diego .
Interviews will be held the week of January 19, 2026.
Reflecting our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, all candidates hired for this position will be eligible to receive an annual base salary of $136,177.60.
Future Salary Increases
June 2026 – 4.57% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.07% Market Adjustment)
June 2027 – 4.07% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.07% Market Adjustment)
Additional Pay Incentives and Premiums
New Hire Lateral Incentive Pay – eligible for candidates with experience as a Civil Engineer in a public agency, up to a maximum of $5,000.
5% Engineer Premium (applied to time worked)
$1,250 Recruitment Bonus
Additional $1,250 Bonus after successful completion of the probation period
Employee Referral Reward Program – if a current County of San Diego employee refers you, indicate the employee’s name on your application.
Planning & Development Services Through operational excellence and attention to customer service, Planning & Development Services (PDS) strives to balance community, economic and environmental interests to ensure the highest quality of life for the public of San Diego County. PDS is responsible for long range land use planning, including the County's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, which determine how our communities will grow. The department analyzes privately initiated land use projects to ensure compliance with land use regulations and advises the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission on the projects. Department programs, such as building plan review, building inspection and code compliance help maintain public health and safety.
Position PDS is responsible for the permitting process for new projects. Applicants work with the County to supply construction drawings and calculations for new projects and alterations to existing projects. These plans are reviewed for compliance with the California Building Code along with the local County amendments. Civil Engineers working within the Building Division work with the public to ensure that those submittals are accurate.
As a Civil Engineer within the Building Division you will work with the community of design professionals and homeowners in a customer service oriented approach to plan review and approval. We seek individuals experienced with construction drawings and quality control reviews.
Responsibilities
Review construction plans and documents, pursuing building permits for code compliance.
Review structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, Title 24 energy, and standard stormwater designs.
Reply to customer emails and phone calls.
Interact with customers at PDS public counters to answer code and permit process questions and recheck corrected plans and documents undergoing plan check.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and willingness to learn.
Show strong willingness to continually learn and grow professionally.
Maintain a professional perspective and objective demeanor in varied situations.
Review complex projects involving several functional groups.
Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
Good listener.
Learn and understand perspectives of others, embracing diversity and inclusiveness.
Demonstrate professional level experience supporting civil engineering.
Demonstrate good interpersonal and teamwork skills, building relationships and collaborating to keep projects moving positively.
Hiring Process and Timeline
Job Offer and Background Process begins after interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
Anticipated Start Date: Based on successful completion of medical screening or mutually agreed upon date.
Minimum Qualifications Qualified applicants must possess registration by the State of California as a Professional Engineer.
Condition of Employment As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional background investigations may be conducted based on job-related activities. Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Evaluation The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment and supplemental applications.
Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Veteran Information As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. The County offers preferential credits for military service and resources to assist veterans with transition to civilian careers.
Diversity The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because a diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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