Engineer I/II
City of Bakersfield Bakersfield, California, United States
- Location: Bakersfield, California, United States
- Categories: Engineering
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Nov 21, 2025
Job Description:
Engineer I/II
Description
DescriptionSALARY:
Engineer I: $36.89 - $44.85 / Hour
Engineer II: $42.43 - $51.57 / Hour
OPENING DATE: 11/20/25
CLOSING DATE: 12/10/25 at 1 PM Pacific Time
The current vacancy is in the Land Development Division of the Development Services Department.
THE POSITION : These are multi-divisional classifications, and the positions may be hired for different divisions in different departments. Engineer I: Under general supervision, performs entrance-level professional civil engineering work in connection with surveying, designing, construction, and maintenance of Public Works projects and surface water and groundwater projects; and performs other work as required. Engineer II: Under supervision, this class performs work of average difficulty involving technical and professional work making design layouts, engineering calculations, and miscellaneous studies in the City Engineering Department; work involves the preparation of design layouts, sketched details for construction work, and the performing of engineering calculations for areas, loads, stresses, flows, and other technical criteria; tasks include the inspection of construction or maintenance work on public streets and other facilities; work is performed under the general supervision of an advanced engineering position that reviews accomplishments through conferences and inspections; and performs other work as required.
Representative Duties
For a full job description, please click here: Engineer I & Engineer II
Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application, resume & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:
Engineer I:
- Graduation from an accredited college with a degree in Engineering; OR
- Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer in Training by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers may be substituted for the required education. A copy of the EIT certificate must be turned in with the application and resume by the filing deadline for the application to be accepted
Engineer II:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in civil engineering; AND
- Engineer in Training (EIT); AND
- Minimum one year experience in the practice of civil engineering; or possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training Certificate from the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers; AND
- Minimum two years’ experience in the practice of civil engineering
Both the I and II positions must meet the following:
- Possession of a valid Class "C" California driver's license
In addition :
- A copy of the EIT certificate must be turned in with the application and resume by the filing deadline in order for the application to be accepted
Examination (Weighted: 100%)
ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (Weighted 100%): Week of January 5, 2026 (Tentative)
An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.
NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.
Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:
- Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
- Fire Safety Unit
- Police Safety Unit
- Police Trainee Unit
- Supervisory & Management Unit
RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement Info page for additional information.