Principal Civil Engineer (Open & Promotional)

Salary : $170,726.40 - $213,428.80 Annually

Location : County of San Mateo, CA

Job Type : Regular

Job Number : D058G

Department : Engineering Services

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit : 50B

Description

The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of

Principal Civil Engineer

Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply!

Join us for an informational session to learn about the Principal Civil Engineer position with the County of San Mateo on January 30, 2025 at 12 : 00 p.m.This session will cover the department's mission, key responsibilities, and the benefits associated with this role. You'll also gain insights into the ideal candidate profile and the recruitment and selection process. Don't miss this chance to learn about the position and get your questions answered. Register here !

Application / Examination

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help / limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

The examination will consist of an application screening (weight : pass / fail) based on the candidate's application. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight : 100%) which may include a writing and / or performance exercise given before or after the interview.

Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense

IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the ''Apply'' button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule

Info Session : Thursday, January 30, 2025

Final Filing Date : Friday, February 7, 2025 Application Screening : Week of February 10, 2025 Civil Service Panel Interviews : Week of February 17, 2025

About the County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

Analyst : Sarah Huynh (01172025) (Principal Civil Engineer - D058)

Please visit for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.

Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.

As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training, wellness and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.

County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.

This position requires a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of filing an application. Do you meet this requirement? (A "No" answer will disqualify you from the process.)

If you are a registered Civil Engineer in the State of California, please provide the following information : (a) license number and(b) date issued

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Salary : $170,726 - $213,429