Land Development Engineer III

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
San Bernardino, California United States  View Map
Posted: Sep 20, 2025
  • Salary: $103,105.60 - $142,168.00 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Engineering
  • Job Description

    The Job

    San Bernardino County Wants You to Join Our Team!

    San Bernardino County Land Use Services is seeking skilled and driven Land Development Engineers III* to work on a variety of exciting projects.

    Key responsibilities may include:
    • Infrastructure Plans Review: Review street, storm drain, grading and erosion control plans to ensure they meet county and state requirements.
    • Technical Report Evaluation: Review critical technical reports, including Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP) and drainage studies including hydrology and hydraulic review, ensuring adherence to environmental and safety standards.
    • Building Plan Review: Evaluate building construction plans for compliance with California Building Codes and other relevant Federal and State regulations.
    • Project Coordination: Represent the County in meetings with internal teams, external agencies, and developers to facilitate the processing of Planning and Building applications, ensuring regulatory compliance and the efficient coordination of land development and building projects.
    • Leadership: Provide strategic leadership by offering guidance and technical support to Engineer I and Engineer II team members.
    • Regulatory Compliance: Work closely with other governmental agencies to ensure projects comply with County standards, the Planning Commission’s requirements, the State Map Act, Subdivision Ordinance, and other relevant State regulations.

    Official job title: Engineer III; for detailed job duties, refer to the Engineer III job description.

    Vacancies exist in the Land Development division.

    ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

    The San Bernardino County is geographically the largest in the United States and the twelfth largest in population. We are currently in the midst of historic change as our leaders have adopted a Countywide Vision that sets an exciting and ambitious course for our future. The Planning Division includes Current Planning and Advance Planning and is committed to the fulfillment of the Countywide Vision for our communities. We are a passionate team of planners looking for the right teammate to grow and learn with us as we plan for our County's Vision. The Planning Division recently adopted a major update to the General Plan, called the Countywide Plan, and Community Action Guides, and an entirely new Renewable Energy and Conservation Element, as well as numerous other strategic initiatives in support of the Countywide Vision. We are committed to continuing education and encourage our planners to pursue AICP status as they become eligible. Our work is hard but offers the opportunity to become immersed in leading edge planning initiatives. If you are up to the challenge, are deeply committed to community development, and have the skills in planning for valleys, mountains and desert, consider joining our team and helping us serve a great cause, a great region, and a great county.

    EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

    Health Benefits Paid Time Off Retirement
    • Medical and Dental: family coverage
    • Vision: employee coverage
    • Premium subsidies to offset health costs
    • Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified health expenses
    • Up to 4 week accruable vacation with cash-out option
    • 11 days accruable sick leave
    • 15 paid holidays
    • Perfect attendance leave
    • Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
    • Generous Pension
    • Retirement reciprocity may be available
    • 457(b) deferred compensation plan
    • Retirement Medical Trust Fund
    For additional information review the Benefit Summary: Benefits by Occupation Unit - Professional
    Learn how you can increase your base pay with the Modified Benefit Option Summary: Modified Benefit Option: Professional Unit

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


    Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, candidate must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam.

    Travel:
    Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

    Physical: This position includes the following demands: frequent sitting; occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuously reach or work below the shoulder level; must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate 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 unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

    Minimum Requirements

    Engineer III - Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
    License Must hold current status as a registered Professional Civil Engineer with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.
    Education Forty-Five 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 the required engineer experience.

    Note: Candidates must provide a list of transcripts unless the candidates possess a Bachelor's degree or higher 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.

    Degree Equivalency Evaluation: Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

    Desired Qualifications

    A Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited school in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering is highly desirable.

    Selection Process

    Examination Procedure:
    There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

    Application Procedure :
    Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
    This recruitment is open on

    continuous basis and can close at anytime. It is to your advantage to submit an

    application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible.

    To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

    If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
    San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

    ADA Accommodation:
    If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

    Veterans' Preference:
    Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

    For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

    Professional Unit

    The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

    For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

    Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

    *Retirement benefits subject to change.

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • San Bernardino County
    • San Bernardino County

    San Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.

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