City Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Escondido is seeking a City Engineer to lead a team of 27 professionals in Land Development, CIP, Transportation Planning, and Inspection. Reporting to the Director of Development Services, you will guide major infrastructure projects and advance the city’s development review process.

A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, eight years of progressively responsible experience, and California PE license are required. Salary ranges from $159,681 to $237,523 with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; PE license required.
• Eight years of civil engineering experience with supervisory responsibility.
• Strong leadership and collaboration to deliver complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience improving development review processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead 27 professionals in Land Development, CIP, Transportation Planning, and Inspection.
• Oversee a $3.6M operating budget and $22M CIP program.
• Direct major infrastructure projects and streamline development review.
• Collaborate with utilities and city leadership to shape engineering services.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Civil engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

California Professional Civil Engineer license

Job description

Lead engineering in one of Southern California’s most dynamic, growing communities. Home to more than 150,000 residents, Escondido is investing in its future through an ambitious capital improvement program supported by Measure I, a voter-approved one-cent sales tax, and strengthening its land development review process to support economic growth and improve customer service.

Reporting to the Director of Development Services, the City Engineer leads 27 professionals responsible for Land Development, Capital Improvement Projects, Transportation Planning, and Inspection. The position oversees a $3.6 million operating budget, a $22 million Capital Improvement Program, and provides project management support for the Utilities Department. The City Engineer will lead major infrastructure projects, streamline development review, and help shape the future of Engineering Services.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, service-oriented leader with strong technical expertise, a proven record of delivering complex infrastructure projects, improving development services, and building high-performing teams. A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (or a related field), eight years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience including three years of supervisory responsibility, and registration as a California Professional Civil Engineer are required.

Salary is $159,681 - $237,523 supplemented by attractive benefits. Placement within range DOQE. Visit www.tbcrecruiting.com for latest info and to apply online before closing date of Monday, September 7, 2026.

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