Junior Engineer

Salary : $80,322.10 - $102,803.85 Annually Location : Riverside Job Type: Regular Job Number: 26-76420-01 Department: TLMA Transportation Division: Construction Inspection Opening Date: 03/05/2026 Closing Date: 3/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific ABOUT THE POSITION The County of Riverside's TLMA Transportation Department is seeking a Junior Engineer. This role will support the Engineering Field Services unit located in Riverside, CA. Under close supervision, the Junior Engineer performs the less complex office and field professional engineering work; and performs other related duties as required. The Junior Engineer is the entry level classification in the professional engineer series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents receive office and field assignments of a less complex nature on a training basis. Incumbents are expected to develop a variety of engineering skills and abilities and are gradually given more difficult and responsible assignments. Key Responsibilities • Perform construction management and inspection of capital improvement and public works projects to ensure compliance with contract requirements. • Inspect construction activities in the field, including grading, drainage, roadway, utility, and structural improvements, document progress and verify quantities. • Monitor construction projects for adherence to schedules, budgets, safety requirements, and quality control. • Review contractor submittals, requests for information (RFIs), shop drawings, and other construction documents, and assist in preparing responses and recommendations. • Investigate and help resolve field construction issues by coordinating with contractors, project managers, design engineers, survey crews, utilities, and other agencies. • Coordinate with utility companies, regulatory agencies, and internal departments to facilitate project construction, relocations, and compliance requirements. • Prepare and maintain a variety of reports and provide project status updates to supervisors and management. • Assist project development and design staff by conducting field investigations, collecting data, and supporting the preparation of project plans and construction documents. • Perform other related administrative and office duties in support of construction project oversight. Ideal Candidate Competitive candidates will possess: • A valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers • Hands-on experience through an internship or entry-level assignment performing construction management and inspection activities for capital improvement and/or public works projects. • Experience assisting with on-site inspections, monitoring construction progress, reviewing work for compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements. The Junior Engineer is a natural progression underfill for the Assistant Engineer. Incumbents are eligible to promote to Assistant Engineer upon successful completion of their probationary period, which would include a satisfactory performance evaluation and any additional qualification requirements. Meet the Team! The Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Make quantity estimates; compute earthwork; may participate in inspections during construction to ensure work complies with plans, specifications, and contract requirements. • May record locations on maps, reduce field notes and sketch proposed layouts for various transportation projects. • Conduct field investigations as needed. • Tabulate and summarize statistical data and prepare reports; may apply engineering techniques and practices to air and water pollution control problems. • Assist in investigating and responding to public inquires and complaints. • Assist in monitoring permitting documents and project activities to ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSOPTION I Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an engineering field. (Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for the required education.) OPTION II Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an engineering field or possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers within six (6) months of hire. Experience: Current employment with Riverside County as an Engineering Student Intern or completion of an engineering internship with Riverside County. Other Requirements License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. This position involves travel to various locations throughout the county to conduct site visits. Physical/Environmental Conditions/Requirements: The Junior Engineer will: Walk over uneven outdoor terrain and work in a variety of environmental conditions. Be exposed to a variety of weather elements (e.g., high temperatures, rain) and local wildlife while performing field duties. Carry and operate field equipment, such as survey instruments, and transport material samples from job sites to the materials laboratory. Essential job duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. For more information, see "Reasonable Accommodations" under APPLICATION INFORMATION. ALL OPTIONS Knowledge of: The principles of physics and mathematics used in engineering and of their application to engineering problems; topographic and construction surveying, stress analysis, analytical mechanics, and strength of materials; engineering economics and real property descriptions. Ability to: Prepare the less complex public works designs and make accurate drawings and maps; make accurate computations; reduce field notes and make quantity estimates; prepare reports; maintain effective working relationships with others; use and maintain engineering and technical equipment relating to materials testing and air and water pollution control and abatement. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONApplication Status How to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to , click on your name in the upper right corner, and click on "Applications & Status." Sign Up for Job AlertsGo to , click on "Careers," click on "County Job Openings," and click on "Subscribe to Job Alerts" icon. General Information If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at or (951) 955-9112. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries. APPLICATION INFORMATIONVeteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-855-524-5627. MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans. Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent. Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent. Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024. A new member is defined as any of the following: A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members". Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation. Note: This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981, Option 2. If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual): 0 4 10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days) Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours. SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual. HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance). BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase. DISABILITY: Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay. POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding. OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information. 01 Select the answer that best describes your current driver's license status: I have a valid California driver's license. I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license. I currently have a valid out-of-state driver's license, and I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license. I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California driver's license. 02 I understand the physical requirements of this position as stated in the job posting, and I am willing and able to perform these duties with or without a reasonable accommodation. Yes No 03 I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree or a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting. Upload to your applicant account or email to .(Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.) Yes No 04 Which of the following option do you qualify with? Option 1: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an engineering field. Please attach transcripts in order to qualify. Option 1 (Sub): Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for the required education. Please include EIT information on application. Option 2: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an engineering field or possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers within six (6) months of hire AND current employment with Riverside County as an Engineering Student Intern or completion of an engineering internship with Riverside County. Please attach transcripts and other helpful documents. 05 Do you possess a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers?Upload a copy of your EIT certificate to your applicant account or email to Yes No I will receive my Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification within six months of applying for this position. 06 How many years of hands-on experience do you possess through an internship or entry-level assignment performing construction management and inspection activities for capital improvement and/or public works projects? (Include details on your resume/application) No Experience Less than 1 year 1 year or more, but less than 2 2 years or more, but less than 3 3 years or more, but less than 4 4 years or more, but less than 5 5 years or more 07 How many years of experience do you possess in assisting with on-site inspections, monitoring construction progress, reviewing work for compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements? (Include details on your resume/application) No Experience Less than 1 year 1 year or more, but less than 2 2 years or more, but less than 3 3 years or more, but less than 4 4 years or more, but less than 5 5 years or more Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10