Engineer I

Description

ENGINEER 1

2 Regular Full-Time Employment Opportunities

Water & Sewer and Water Pollution Control Plant Divisions

The position opens Wednesday November 19 2025 and the final filing date is Wednesday December 17 2025 at 5 : 00 pm or after receiving 75 qualified and complete applications whichever is first.

The City of Sunnyvale is actively seeking enthusiastic and innovative individuals to join the Environmental Services Department in the Water and Sewer Division and Water Pollution Control Plant Division. The ideal candidates will have a foundation in civil mechanical or environmental engineering; demonstrate excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; and show the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced collaborative environment. Successful candidates will be self-motivated detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality sustainable infrastructure and environmental solutions that support the Citys mission of providing safe reliable and environmentally responsible services to the community. These positions require on-site work; telework is not available.

Typical work in each Division includes but is not limited to the following :

Water and Sewer Division

• Review of land development application plan sets to check for compliance with City wet utility requirements.
• Review of capital improvement project (CIP) plans specifications and cost estimates.
• Response to requests for fire hydrant flow and pressure data as needed for fire sprinkler design.
• Updates of design guidelines and standard details of the water sanitary sewer and storm drain systems.

Water Pollution Control PlantDivision

City of Sunnyvale Benefits :

For a complete job description please click here : ENGINEER I / ENGINEER II / CIVIL ENGINEER - ESD

This is a multi-level series which includes Engineer I Engineer II Civil Engineer. Under the direction of a manager in the Environmental Services Department incumbents in these classifications perform professional paraprofessional and technical engineering work and related duties in support of the Water and Sewer Division (WSD) Regulatory Programs Division (RPD) or Wastewater Treatment Division; and perform related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

Engineer I is the entry-level classification in the series. Incumbents perform assigned duties under general supervision while developing job knowledge and skills. This classification is distinguished from the Engineer II classification by its limited scope of responsibilities.

These classifications are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Engineer I level once the incumbent meets the qualification standards of the Engineer II level demonstrates an ability to perform the full scope of work and meets performance expectations.

Incumbents are not automatically promoted to the higher level; the needs of the department determine the level of assignment. Incumbents may advance from the entry to the full working level based on operational needs and assignment by management as they learn City and departmental practices and procedures and meet the experience and licensing qualifications.

Essential Job Functions

Essential job functions for each classification may include but are not limited to the following :

Engineer I and Engineer II

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires prolonged sitting standing walking reaching twisting turning kneeling bending squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Additionally the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The need to lift drag carry and push files paper books and documents up to 25 pounds is also required. Some duties require field visits to inspect and monitor projects with exposure to inclement weather. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience :

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way :

Engineer I

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering mechanical engineering chemical engineering or a related field; AND experience in professional or paraprofessional engineering work some of which shall have been at the level of Engineering Intern or higher.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Engineer I

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Willingness to :

Licenses / Certificates :

All Classifications : Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California drivers license or the ability to provide alternative transportation as approved by the appointing authority and a safe driving record.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience working as an engineer in a public agency.

Application and Selection Process

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in this opportunity please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as the posting will close after receiving 75 qualified and complete applications or by Wednesday December 17 2025 at 5 : 00pm whichever is first.

Candidates are asked to fully describe any training education experience or skills relevant to this position; resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the Citys employment page at and click on JOBS. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

EXAM PROCESS

Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the oral examination process scheduled for Wednes day January 14 2026 . (Note : The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Director of Human Resources.)

SELECTION PROCESS

Those candidates that receive a passing score on the examination will be placed on an eligibility list for up to one year in accordance with the Citys Civil Service Rules and Administrative Policies. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in a selection interview with the department tentatively scheduled for the week of January 19 2026.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process which may consist of a background history check as well as a medical exam(s) administered by a City selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION

Any successful candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of education (i.e. original copy of the diploma or college / university transcripts). A candidate with education obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service at the candidates expense to determine its equivalency in the United States. Candidates may utilize any third-party agency for the evaluation. If you search education equivalency verification or similar online you will obtain results for agencies that provide this evaluation service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Positions in this job classification are represented by the Sunnyvale Employees Association (SEA).

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The City of Sunnyvale is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal state or local laws. The City of Sunnyvale is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at or .

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Environmental Services

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 50 - 63