Senior Engineering Technician

Salary : $71,112.00 - $85,488.00 Annually
Location : Fresno
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26EM0007
Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 6/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 03A


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Position Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Senior Engineering Technicians perform complex and highly technical engineering work and provide lead direction to support level personnel. The incumbent assigned to Public Works and Public Utilities will perform project design and project management tasks for a variety of capital improvement projects including street, traffic signals, ITS (Intelligence Traffic Systems), water, wastewater, and recycled water systems. This work may include project scoping, cost estimating, researching utilities and coordinating with survey staff for easements, Right-Of-Way and As-Built/topo data, preparation of construction plans and specifications as well as providing construction support. The desired candidate will have exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office products and have excellent oral and written communication skills. The incumbent will spend large portions of the work shift on various job sites in all weather conditions.
The current vacancy exists in the Public Works Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two years at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.
Twenty-four (24) units of college level course work in engineering, geometry, trigonometry, drafting, surveying, or related field; AND two (2) years of experience equivalent to that gained as an Engineering Technician II with the City of Fresno.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
For experience to be deemed equivalent to that gained as an Engineering Technician II, three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in construction or technical engineering work is required. If qualifying with experience only, four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in construction or technical engineering work is required.
If qualifying with a degree or accredited college or university credits, please attach a copy of the degree or transcripts. Applications lacking this documentation may be rejected.
Possession of a valid Driver's License at time of appointment and maintain a valid Driver's License the entire time they are in the job class. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
Eligibles certified for consideration for this position will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
THE SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following:
Written Exam 100%: A job related written examination may be administered which may test a candidate's knowledge in the following areas: surveying, automated drafting, subdivision maps, engineering terminology, trigonometry, geometry, and report writing skills; AND the ability to provide lead direction to subordinates, make engineering computations, process special permits, and apply judgment/interpersonal relations skills. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
The Written Examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of: July 13, 2026.
HOW TO APPLY

Please visit to apply. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.


ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis.
It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.
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Effective April 1st, 2026, the City of Fresno is transitioning to a new recruitment system, NEOGOV. An account in the new system will be required to apply for the City of Fresno job opportunities after this date. If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.
How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io in advance of the examination.
Unit 3

Non- Supervisory White Collar

The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)

BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

VACATION LEAVE

Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service

SICK LEAVE

8 hours per month, available after 90 days.

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK

40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum

HOLIDAYS

Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY

Provided through California SDI program
BILINGUAL PREMIUM
PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)

Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.

RETIREMENT - City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.


DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.
01


Do you possess a valid California Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you possess Twenty-four (24) units of college level course work in engineering, geometry, trigonometry, drafting, surveying, or related field?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you possess two (2) years of experience equivalent to that gained as an Engineering Technician II with the City of Fresno OR three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in construction or technical engineering work?

• Yes
• No

04


If qualifying with experience only; Do you possess three (3) years of experience equivalent to that gained as an Engineering Technician II with the City of Fresno OR Do you possess four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in construction or technical engineering work?

• Yes
• No

Required Question