What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineering Technician (20733579) position at CITY OF FOSTER CITY?
The City of Foster City is looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Engineering Technician in the Public Works Department. The position plays a key role in the oversight and management of work in the Public Right of Way and requires experience in project inspection, construction, and field operations. The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing traffic control plans, and familiarity with underground utility work for water, wastewater, stormwater, communications, gas, and electric systems. This role is responsible for reviewing and processing transportation and encroachment permit applications, and as such, proficiency with computers and the ability to learn and use various software applications, is highly desirable. The Senior Engineering Technician works on a diverse range of projects that directly impact the community, making strong communication skills essential for successful interactions with the public, utility companies, and contractors.
This position is suited for someone who can take ownership of wide ranging assignments with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate is able to work independently coordinate engineering support functions and collaborate effectively with internal staff and external stakeholders.
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way would be:
Education : Graduation from high school or the equivalent; college courses in engineering or drafting desirable.
Experience : Four years of full-time, paid experience in municipal engineering, including drafting and surveying. Up to two years of college education in engineering or drafting may be substituted for the required full-time experience on a year for year basis.
To review the full job announcement, click on the "Foster City Sr. Engineering Technician Flyer" below.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process.
The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner.
The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Parks department will make the hiring decision.
Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change):
Oral Panel Interview: June 2026
Department Interview: June 2026
Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.
Application Filing Period: Closes at 5:00pm on the date stated in the job announcement; however, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.
Job PDF:
https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Foster City Sr. Engineering Technician Flyer_0.pdf
Closing Date/Time: 5/20/2026 at 5pm
This position is suited for someone who can take ownership of wide ranging assignments with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate is able to work independently coordinate engineering support functions and collaborate effectively with internal staff and external stakeholders.
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way would be:
Education : Graduation from high school or the equivalent; college courses in engineering or drafting desirable.
Experience : Four years of full-time, paid experience in municipal engineering, including drafting and surveying. Up to two years of college education in engineering or drafting may be substituted for the required full-time experience on a year for year basis.
To review the full job announcement, click on the "Foster City Sr. Engineering Technician Flyer" below.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process.
The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner.
The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Parks department will make the hiring decision.
Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change):
Oral Panel Interview: June 2026
Department Interview: June 2026
Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.
Application Filing Period: Closes at 5:00pm on the date stated in the job announcement; however, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.
Job PDF:
https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Foster City Sr. Engineering Technician Flyer_0.pdf
Closing Date/Time: 5/20/2026 at 5pm