Building and Safety Engineer I/II/III*

The Land Use Services Department is seeking knowledgeable and detail-oriented Building and Safety Engineers who, under general direction, 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. Building and Safety Engineers play 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. Official Job Titles Engineer I, Engineer II, and Engineer III. Benefits To view job specific benefits, refer to Summary of Benefits and Memoranda of Understanding. Conditions of Employment Pre-Employment Process Candidate must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam. Travel Travel throughout the County may be required; employees must make provisions for such transportation. Physical Demands This position includes frequent sitting; occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuous reach or work below shoulder level; requires near vision, occasionally far vision; occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less; occasionally work near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; occasionally exposed to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity; occasionally use protective equipment or clothing. Sponsorship San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Qualifications Engineer I Education: 45 semester (68 quarter) units in civil, land use, structural, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering; 35 semester units must be upper division. Experience: One year of professional experience working in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering. Substitution for Education: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification issued by the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists OR Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) certification may substitute for upper division component; candidates must still meet overall unit requirement. Substitution for Experience: Bachelor’s degree in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering OR 4 years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of required engineer experience. Engineer II Certification: Must possess Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification issued by the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists OR Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) certification. Education: 45 semester (68 quarter) units in civil engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework. Experience: Two years of professional experience working in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering. Substitution for Experience: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field OR 4 years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of required engineer experience. Engineer III License: Must hold current status as a registered Professional Civil Engineer with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. Education: 45 semester (68 quarter) units in civil engineering or a closely related field; candidates must provide a list of completed coursework. Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience working in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering. Substitution for Experience: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field OR four (4) years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of required engineer experience. Note Candidates must provide a list of transcripts unless the candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying area. All documents should be uploaded upon completion of the application. Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and analytical professional with strong technical expertise in building codes and plan review. They will demonstrate sound engineering judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to public safety and service excellence. A Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited school in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering is highly desirable. EEO, ADA, and Veterans' Preference San Bernardino County is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Eligible veterans and 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, refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr SAN-Bernardino-Count