City Engineer & Engineering Services Leader (4‑Day Week)

City-of-SAN-Pabl; San Pablo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS pension

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Four-day work week with Fridays off

Job summary

City of San Pablo is seeking an Engineering Services Manager to lead the Engineering Division within the Public Works Department. The role oversees the CIP, staff, and consultants, providing professional engineering guidance to the City Manager, City Council, and other departments.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, project management, communication, and organizational skills, with a background in municipal engineering and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience with municipal/public works focus.
• At least two (2) years in supervisory/managerial role involving CIP, public works engineering, or development engineering.
• PE license in California required; ability to obtain designation as City Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Manage the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Direct Engineering Division operations and supervise staff.
• Oversee engineering design, development review, construction management, transportation, and traffic.
• Manage consultants, contracts, and professional services agreements.
• Prepare and administer operating and capital budgets.
• Advise City leadership on engineering and regulatory matters.
• Review and approve plans, permits, and technical documents.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and engineering standards.
• Represent City before officials, commissions, and the public.
• Serve as Acting Public Works Director as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree desirable

Job description

City of San Pablo is seeking an Engineering Services Manager to lead the Engineering Division within the Public Works Department. The role oversees the CIP, staff, and consultants, providing professional engineering guidance to the City Manager, City Council, and other departments.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, project management, communication, and organizational skills, with a background in municipal engineering and capital projects.