As a college or university graduate of an accredited four-year institution, trains for and performs first-year professional engineering, architecture, or allied assignments.

Incumbents in this class carry a Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, urban planning, or related discipline.

Incumbents normally advance to the next higher level class in their technological field following completion of an approved in-training plan of 6-24 months in duration.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

A Bachelor's degree involving major study in mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, environmental engineering, architecture, urban planning, or a related field.

College or university students, including state employees, who are enrolled and scheduled to complete their degree requirements within 9 months may apply. The degree must be achieved, however, prior to appointment.

Note: Selective certification may be requested and applied to designated disciplines and/or internship/fellowship/work-study programs.

New class: 6-12-92
Revised definition, distinguishing characteristics, minimum qualifications and title change (formerly College Career Graduate - Computer and Engineering Technology): 7-1-99
Revised title, definition, distinguishing characteristics, and minimum qualifications: 9-13-02
New class code: (formerly 09234) effective July 1, 2007

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.