Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Salary

$159,899.04 - $176,289.84 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

28142-B

Department

General Services

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

8/7/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

7/24/26, 8/7/26 (final)

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for varied and complex mechanical engineering projects involving technical supervision over consultants and other staff engaged in the design, construction and inspection of mechanical facilities and installations.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Engineering theory and practice relating to design, operation, and maintenance of mechanical equipment and facilities

• Methods of organizing and directing engineering project teams

• Principles of effective supervision

• Building codes and safety codes governing mechanical installations

• Engineering economics and financing

• Construction inspection methods

• Specification writing and estimating

Ability to

• Plan, organize and direct the work of professional and technical staff

• Make field inspection and surveys

• Check drawings and specifications

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with County agencies and commercial firms

• Prepare technical reports and correspondence

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either: 1. Three years of experience in Sacramento County service in the class of Associate Mechanical Engineer.

Or:2. Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a mechanical engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

AND

Three years of experience comparable to that in the Associate Mechanical Engineer class in Sacramento County service.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here ( or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

License Requirement: A valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment to all positions in this class series.

Certification requirements:

Some positions in this class series require incumbents to complete one year of verifiable experience in the appropriate field, and one year thereafter, to obtain certification from a recognized state, national, or international association, as determined by the County.

Any person currently and continuously employed by the County as an inspector, plans examiner or building official, for not less than two years prior to January 1, 1996, is exempt from the certification requirements as outlined above.

In addition, persons appointed to this class might be required to complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education every three years. The County may determine appropriate providers of continuing education such as community colleges or organizations affiliated with code enforcement.

Note: Failure to maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher and failure to meet the required certification requirements may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months .

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here ( to apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email View email address on click.appcast.io

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.

• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.

• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.

• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.

• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.

• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.

• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click here ( for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

For information regarding County jobs:

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions (

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Sacramento County, we strive to provide benefit programs designed to meet our employees’ current and future needs and help them as they balance their careers and personal life. County of Sacramento employees have a variety of benefits available. These benefits include:

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Health Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Life Insurance

• Critical Illness

• Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP)

• Deferred Compensation

More information can be found on the Benefits website (

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions.

VACATION:

Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS:

14.5 holidays per year as recognized by the Board of Supervisors.

SICK LEAVE:

Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:

Regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies may be eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT:

The County’s defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees’ Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. For more information, visit the SCERS website,

DENTAL INSURANCE:

For more information, visit the Benefits website (

LIFE INSURANCE:

The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

For more information, visit the Benefits website (

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:

A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, visit the Benefits website (

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions

• Marriage or Family Relationships

• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care

• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

More information can be found on the Benefits website (

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:

The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION:

In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: FAQs (

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:

Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.

Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT):

Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and

The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score. All experience, education, and/or training used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on your application.

In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

02

Select the one box that best describes your education from an accredited college or university.

• Coursework in Mechanical Engineering.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in another Engineering area.

• None of the above.

03

Do you possess a valid certificate of registration as a mechanical engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers?

• Yes.

• No. I do not meet the license requirement for this position.

04

Select all the boxes that best describe active or current certifications or credentials you possess.

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM).

• International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner Certificate.

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Professional Credential(s).

• Project Management Professional (PMP).

• Other.

• None of the above.

05

Select the one box that describes your paid professional experience as a Registered Mechanical Engineer.

Note: Professional experience is work experience performed as a Registered Mechanical Engineer.

• None.

• Less than three (3) years of experience as a Registered Mechanical Engineer.

• Three (3) years but less than five (5) years of experience as a Registered Mechanical Engineer.

• Five (5) years but less than seven (7) years of experience as a Registered Mechanical Engineer.

• Seven (7) years but less than nine (9) years of experience as a Registered Mechanical Engineer.

• Nine (9) years or more of experience as a Registered Mechanical Engineer.

06

Select all the boxes that best describe the areas in which you have paid professional experience as a Registered Mechanical Engineer.

• Analysis of mechanical engineering proposals and coordination of project requirement.

• Comprehensive evaluation of plans, specifications, engineering calculations, and supporting documents.

• Develop and validate detailed cost estimates for proposed mechanical systems.

• Development, review, and coordination of complex project designs.

• Quality control of construction documents developed by others (e.g., consultants, subordinate staff).

• Verify technical accuracy, code compliance, constructability, and alignment with project requirements.

• None of the above.

07

For the selections you made in Question 6, select all the boxes that best describe the types of systems included in your experience.

• Building automation and energy-management systems.

• Central plant equipment.

• Drainage systems.

• Fire-suppression systems.

• Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, LARGE (i.e. central plant chillers, boilers, etc.).

• Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, SMALL (i.e. single package, split systems, etc.).

• Hydronic systems.

• Mechanical systems in sewage treatment plants, water supply, and water purifying systems.

• Medical and laboratory gas systems.

• Plumbing systems.

• Pump stations.

• Utility systems (i.e. water, gas, compressed air, etc.).

• Other.

• None of the above.

08

Select all the boxes that best describe your experience as a Registered Mechanical Engineer.

• Assisting staff in enforcement of building and safety codes.

• Coordinating mechanical drawings with architect and/or other engineering disciplines.

• Ensuring that project requirements align with approved plans, specifications, and applicable County building codes.

• Managing business case evaluations / economic and/or environmental analysis for mechanical improvement projects.

• Providing professional oversight and technical assurance to staff engaged in the inspection of construction and installation or repair of mechanical facilities.

• None of the above.

09

Select the one box that best describes your experience handling multiple tasks while meeting critical deadlines.

• None.

• I regularly perform work based on deadlines and direction established primarily by my supervisor.

• I regularly perform work based on my own deadlines with some direction from my supervisor.

• I regularly work independently establishing my own deadlines and priorities; shifting priorities as needed to meet deadlines.

10

Select the one box that best describes the number of concurrent engineering projects you have been responsible for leading as a Registered Mechanical Engineer.

• Two (2) or three (3) projects.

• Four (4) or five (5) projects.

• Six (6) or seven (7) projects.

• Eight (8) or more projects.

• None of the above.

11

Select all the boxes that best describe aspects of project management you have been responsible for leading as a Registered Mechanical Engineer.

• Review of Client Request and development of Scope of Work.

• Requests for Proposals/Bids.

• Preparing and Monitoring Schedule.

• Preparing and Monitoring Budget.

• Leading the bidding process.

• Hiring contractors and/or consultants.

• Monitoring work of contractors and/or consultants.

• Coordinating with other regulatory agencies.

• Permit acquisitions.

• Other.

• None of the above.

12

Select all the boxes that best describe aspects of multi-year engineering program management you have been responsible for leading as a Registered Mechanical Engineer.

• Initial project planning and scoping activities to define the intent, parameters, and feasibility of capital program work.

• Develop and administer program budgets.

• Monitor expenditures across individual projects.

• Align funding, schedules, and resources to ensure program objectives are met.

• Establish and maintain integrated project schedules and phasing plans.

• Resolving conflicts between project timelines, staffing needs, and construction constraints.

• Coordinate with internal departments, external agencies, consultants, and contractors to ensure design standards, regulatory requirements, and organization policies are consistently applied across the entire program.

• Provide reporting on program risks, milestones, budget performance, and overall progress.

• Other.

• None of the above.

13

Select all the boxes that best describe aspects of construction administration you have experience with as a Registered Mechanical Engineer.

• Managing submittals and Requests for Information (RFI).

• Performing field visits and developing observational reports.

• Collaborating with Inspectors.

• Evaluating change orders.

• Monitoring schedule updates.

• Reviewing contractor's pay applications.

• Tracking and resolving construction issues.

• Attending final walk through and generating punch list.

• None of the above.

14

Select all the boxes that best describe the regulations which you have experience complying with.

• Air Quality Management District (AQMD).

• California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA).

• California Public Contract Code.

• Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPA).

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

• Federal Railroad Authority (FRA).

• Homeland Security/TSA.

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

• Regional or State Water Resources Control Boards.

• Other.

• None of the above.

15

Select the one box that best describes how often you are required to lead or supervise mechanical engineering staff.

• None.

• Occasionally provide technical direction to mechanical engineering staff.

• Leader of a crew directing mechanical engineering staff is a regular part of my job duties.

• Occasionally supervise mechanical engineering staff.

• Supervision of mechanical engineering staff is a regular part of my job duties.

16

Select all the boxes that best describe the lead or supervisory tasks you perform on a regular basis.

• Distributing work to employees.

• Establishing procedures and determining work priorities.

• Monitoring work for progress and quality.

• Ensuring staff is in compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Ensuring a safe work environment.

• Providing training and mentoring to staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Assisting, guiding, and instructing group members in the performance of their duties.

• Providing technical direction and problem solving in response to staff work questions and problems.

• Handling grievances or customer complaints.

• Conducting meetings.

• Coordinating, overseeing, and monitoring the work of contractors and vendors.

• Participating in employee selection (interview/hire).

• Scheduling/Timekeeping responsibilities.

• Employee relations (corrective action/coaching and counseling/discipline).

• Writing or providing input for performance appraisals.

• Other.

• None of the above.

17

Select all the boxes that best describe the types of audiences for which you have prepared presentations on engineering projects.

• Preparing and presenting information to peers, engineers and/or other professionals.

• Preparing and presenting to owner’s representative and the public.

• Preparing and presenting to governing bodies (Boards, Commission, Councils, etc.).

• Preparing and presenting to conferences and other gatherings.

• Preparing and presenting information to other jurisdictions.

• None of the above.

18

Select all the boxes that best describe your experience developing and composing documents.

• Memos/letters.

• Reports to governing bodies (Boards, Commission, Councils, etc.).

• Construction documents.

• Technical specifications.

• Complex documents, such as Grant Proposals, Request for Proposals (RFP), Manuals, or other detailed analysis document.

• Review, edit and approve documents written by others.

• None of the above.

19

Select all the boxes that best describe the word processing and computer related systems you use on a regular basis and you are proficient in. You may be required to demonstrate your proficiency using the software during the interview process.

• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).

• Instrumentation and automation control systems such as programmable relays, high performance motion controllers, and interface modules.

• Microsoft Excel or similar software.

• Microsoft PowerPoint or similar software.

• Microsoft Project or similar Critical Path Method (CPM) software.

• Microsoft Word or similar software.

• Process control and instrumentation systems.

• None of the above.

20

Describe in detail your education, training, licenses, certifications and progressively responsible experience as it pertains to the position of Senior Mechanical Engineer with the County of Sacramento. For all experience listed, provide the following information if applicable:

• Your job title(s)

• Your employer (you may include more than one employer)

• The department/unit

• Dates of employment

• Primary duties and responsibilities to support and further clarify the experience selected in response to all prior supplemental questions, as well as, other applicable duties performed

If you have no relevant education, training, licenses, certifications or experience, please write "None”.

21

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.

I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.

• Yes.

• No.

22

I have read the General Requirements and Other Requirements as stated on the job announcement.

• Yes.

23

Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.

• Attended in the last one (1) – three (3) months.

• Attended in the last four (4) – six (6) months.

• Attended in the last seven (7) months – one (1) year.

• Attended an event more than one (1) year ago.

• Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives.

• Have not attended a career fair and/or job event.

24

List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended:

• Name of event

• Location of event

• Month and year of event

If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please type “None”.

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