{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cc7e0e4efdf10366c8670ab4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cc7e0e4efdf10366c8670ab4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cc7e0e4efdf10366c8670ab4","title":"Project Engineer","description":"Examples of Duties\nDuties may include, but are not limited to, the following:\n\nPlans, directs, reviews, or performs the work involved with the Construction, Design, and Development of specifically assigned Public Works projects.\n\nAdministers contract construction projects, directs inspectors, survey crews and quality control.\n\nDirects and reviews the preparation of plans specifications and cost estimates for projects, drafts recommended engineering design standards, policies and procedures.\n\nInstructs and advises project support staff and consultants regarding engineering techniques.\n\nArranges for contractual agreements with financial agencies.\n\nInterprets Federal, State and local regulations and develops procedure manuals.\n\nPrepares or assists in the preparation of grant applications.\n\nMay represent the Department and act as liaison with other government agencies and the public.\nConfers with officials, contractors and professionals on Public Works matters.\n\nConfers with and provides technical advice to other County departments.\n\nPrepares and reviews ordinances, resolutions, agreements and other legal documents affecting the Public Works Department.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nExperience:\n\nThree (3) years of increasingly responsible engineering experience which has included responsibility for planning and coordinating the implementation of a variety of engineering and public works projects. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. If assigned to Environmental Health, geological experience can substitute for the engineering experience on a year-for-year basis.\n\nEducation:\n\nGraduation from a four (4) year college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering. Environmental Health candidates can have a degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or Geology. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.\n\nRegistration:\n\nPossess and maintain a Valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. Environmental Health employees may substitute the Civil Engineering License with a Professional Geologist License.\n\nLicense:\nPossess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.\nEssential Functions\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\n\nPractical application of advanced mathematical calculations and concepts as appropriate for the assigned engineering task.\n\nApplication of logic, scientific thinking, engineering methodology and techniques to develop and evaluate projects, plans, and specifications.\n\nOperate a personal computer and other office equipment.\n\nCommunicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.\n\nAnalyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports.\n\nResolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.\n\nComplete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines and under stressful conditions.\n\nMaintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.\n\nRepresent the County with the community and other agencies.\n\nConduct field inspections on uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions.\n\nMake presentations to the Board of Supervisors and other groups.\n\nTrain and evaluate assigned project team members.\n\nFrequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.\n\nFrequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.\n\nKneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.\n\nFrequent use of hand-eye coordination.\n\nFrequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.\n\nOccasionally lift and carry up to 60 pounds.\n\nNormal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.\n\nSit, stand or walk for long periods of time.\nRegular attendance is an essential function.\n\nKnowledge of:\nPrinciples and practices of Civil Engineering, design and construction of Public Works projects/or geology relating to Environmental Health.\n\nMethods and equipment used in engineering construction and surveying.\n\nStrength, properties and uses of engineering construction materials and testing methods.\n\nPrinciples and techniques of organization, supervision, training, program budgeting and monitoring.\nAccepted safety practices relating to Public Works projects.\n\nRequirements of the National Environmental Policy Act and California Environmental Act.\n\nFederal, State and local Codes and laws relating to planning, development and construction of Public Works and/or Environmental Health projects.\n\nComputer programs and software used for Public Works projects.\n\nAbility to:\nPrepare construction plans using computer programs and software.\n\nPlan, organize and direct the work of professional and sub-professional Public Works personnel and consultants.\n\nPrepare and direct the preparation of legal descriptions and contracts.\n\nAdminister the construction of large Public Works projects.\n\nPrepare comprehensive reports.\n\nEstablish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with governmental agencies, other County departments and officials, and with the general public.\n\nAnalyze situations and adopt an effective course of action.\n\nExpress oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.\n\nUpdating of professional occupation job knowledge to keep current and informed of new developments relating to the position.\n\nEvaluate, review and comment on the civil engineering and/or geological information for the evaluation and remediation of hazardous waste sites.\n\nInterpret hydrological data.\n\nUnderstand current engineering and geologic principles for surface remediation.\n\nConduct difficult investigations, inspections, and resolve environmental health problems.\n\nHOLIDAYS & LEAVES\nMANAGEMENT LEAVE\n\nMay receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year).\n\nVACATION\n\n10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).\n\nSICK LEAVE\n\n0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.\n\nHOLIDAYS\n\nTwelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.\n\nBEREAVEMENT LEAVE\n\nFive (5) regularly scheduled consecutive workdays.\n\nINSURANCE\nHEALTH INSURANCE\nMedical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.\nAnthem 500 EPO\nAnthem 1500 EPO\nAnthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)\nAnthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)\nDental Insurance - Delta Dental\nCounty pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)\nVision Insurance - VSP\nCounty pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)\n\nDISABILITY INSURANCE\n\nManagement Disability Insurance - Unit 20 Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer\n\nLIFE INSURANCE\n\nCounty-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance\nUnit 20 Unrepresented Management:\nLevel A & B $85,000\nLevel C $55,000\nLevel D & E $35,000\n\nVoluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee\n\nRETIREMENT\nDEFERRED COMPENSATION\n\nThe County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.\n\nMERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION\n\nThe retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.\n\nEMPLOYEE PROGRAMS\nEMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)\n\nAnthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free \"800\" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.\n\nEMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS\n\nThe County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.\n\nTHIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.\n\nFor answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682.","company":"Merced County Ca","rawCompany":"merced county ca","city":"Merced","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:27:07.467Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Engineer","description":"Examples of Duties\nDuties may include, but are not limited to, the following:\n\nPlans, directs, reviews, or performs the work involved with the Construction, Design, and Development of specifically assigned Public Works projects.\n\nAdministers contract construction projects, directs inspectors, survey crews and quality control.\n\nDirects and reviews the preparation of plans specifications and cost estimates for projects, drafts recommended engineering design standards, policies and procedures.\n\nInstructs and advises project support staff and consultants regarding engineering techniques.\n\nArranges for contractual agreements with financial agencies.\n\nInterprets Federal, State and local regulations and develops procedure manuals.\n\nPrepares or assists in the preparation of grant applications.\n\nMay represent the Department and act as liaison with other government agencies and the public.\nConfers with officials, contractors and professionals on Public Works matters.\n\nConfers with and provides technical advice to other County departments.\n\nPrepares and reviews ordinances, resolutions, agreements and other legal documents affecting the Public Works Department.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nExperience:\n\nThree (3) years of increasingly responsible engineering experience which has included responsibility for planning and coordinating the implementation of a variety of engineering and public works projects. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. If assigned to Environmental Health, geological experience can substitute for the engineering experience on a year-for-year basis.\n\nEducation:\n\nGraduation from a four (4) year college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering. Environmental Health candidates can have a degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or Geology. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.\n\nRegistration:\n\nPossess and maintain a Valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. Environmental Health employees may substitute the Civil Engineering License with a Professional Geologist License.\n\nLicense:\nPossess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.\nEssential Functions\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\n\nPractical application of advanced mathematical calculations and concepts as appropriate for the assigned engineering task.\n\nApplication of logic, scientific thinking, engineering methodology and techniques to develop and evaluate projects, plans, and specifications.\n\nOperate a personal computer and other office equipment.\n\nCommunicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.\n\nAnalyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports.\n\nResolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.\n\nComplete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines and under stressful conditions.\n\nMaintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.\n\nRepresent the County with the community and other agencies.\n\nConduct field inspections on uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions.\n\nMake presentations to the Board of Supervisors and other groups.\n\nTrain and evaluate assigned project team members.\n\nFrequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.\n\nFrequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.\n\nKneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.\n\nFrequent use of hand-eye coordination.\n\nFrequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.\n\nOccasionally lift and carry up to 60 pounds.\n\nNormal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.\n\nSit, stand or walk for long periods of time.\nRegular attendance is an essential function.\n\nKnowledge of:\nPrinciples and practices of Civil Engineering, design and construction of Public Works projects/or geology relating to Environmental Health.\n\nMethods and equipment used in engineering construction and surveying.\n\nStrength, properties and uses of engineering construction materials and testing methods.\n\nPrinciples and techniques of organization, supervision, training, program budgeting and monitoring.\nAccepted safety practices relating to Public Works projects.\n\nRequirements of the National Environmental Policy Act and California Environmental Act.\n\nFederal, State and local Codes and laws relating to planning, development and construction of Public Works and/or Environmental Health projects.\n\nComputer programs and software used for Public Works projects.\n\nAbility to:\nPrepare construction plans using computer programs and software.\n\nPlan, organize and direct the work of professional and sub-professional Public Works personnel and consultants.\n\nPrepare and direct the preparation of legal descriptions and contracts.\n\nAdminister the construction of large Public Works projects.\n\nPrepare comprehensive reports.\n\nEstablish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with governmental agencies, other County departments and officials, and with the general public.\n\nAnalyze situations and adopt an effective course of action.\n\nExpress oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.\n\nUpdating of professional occupation job knowledge to keep current and informed of new developments relating to the position.\n\nEvaluate, review and comment on the civil engineering and/or geological information for the evaluation and remediation of hazardous waste sites.\n\nInterpret hydrological data.\n\nUnderstand current engineering and geologic principles for surface remediation.\n\nConduct difficult investigations, inspections, and resolve environmental health problems.\n\nHOLIDAYS & LEAVES\nMANAGEMENT LEAVE\n\nMay receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year).\n\nVACATION\n\n10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).\n\nSICK LEAVE\n\n0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.\n\nHOLIDAYS\n\nTwelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.\n\nBEREAVEMENT LEAVE\n\nFive (5) regularly scheduled consecutive workdays.\n\nINSURANCE\nHEALTH INSURANCE\nMedical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.\nAnthem 500 EPO\nAnthem 1500 EPO\nAnthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)\nAnthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)\nDental Insurance - Delta Dental\nCounty pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)\nVision Insurance - VSP\nCounty pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)\n\nDISABILITY INSURANCE\n\nManagement Disability Insurance - Unit 20 Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer\n\nLIFE INSURANCE\n\nCounty-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance\nUnit 20 Unrepresented Management:\nLevel A & B $85,000\nLevel C $55,000\nLevel D & E $35,000\n\nVoluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee\n\nRETIREMENT\nDEFERRED COMPENSATION\n\nThe County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.\n\nMERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION\n\nThe retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.\n\nEMPLOYEE PROGRAMS\nEMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)\n\nAnthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free \"800\" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.\n\nEMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS\n\nThe County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.\n\nTHIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.\n\nFor answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682.","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:27:07.467Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:27:07.467Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Merced County Ca","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Merced","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"cc7e0e4efdf10366c8670ab4"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cc7e0e4efdf10366c8670ab4"}}