Civil Engineer - Land Development

City of Fairfield; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401a Deferred Compensation

457 Deferred Compensation

Personal Leave 100h

Vacation 10-20 days

CalPERS Pension

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

9/80 Schedule

Job summary

The City of Fairfield invites applications for the Civil Engineer - Land Development in the Public Works Department. This position supports the development review process and contributes to project delivery within a growing community.

Salary and benefits reflect a comprehensive package, including retirement contributions, health coverage, and paid leave. Candidates must have a California PE license or be eligible to obtain one, with experience in land development projects preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• Two years (Associate) or five years (Senior) of progressively responsible civil engineering experience.
• Registration as a Civil Engineer in California or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Description

The City of Fairfield offers an exceptional total compensation package valued at approximately $162,870 - $207,938*, reflecting the City's commitment to investing in its employees. This comprehensive package includes generous retirement contributions, robust health benefits, and substantial leave accruals. See below for further details.

The City of Fairfield invites your interest for the position of Civil Engineer - Land Development within the Public Works Department. Helping applicants successfully navigate the development process.

Confidential inquiries are welcomed to Greg Nelson at [phone] or [e-mail].

About Fairfield

Fairfield, the heart of Solano County, is a diverse and growing community located halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, close to Napa and Sonoma. With 24 parks, numerous bike trails and two championship golf courses, Fairfield is a great family community with just under 120,000 residents. It is a thriving business hub with notable international companies such as Jelly Belly, Anheuser-Busch, Clorox, Ball Metal, and Meyer Corporation. It is home to a 1.0M sq. ft. regional shopping center, a large auto center, and Travis Air Force Base. Bordered by farms and vineyards, the City’s well-developed infrastructure and business-friendly attitude provide the foundation for strong growth and an enhanced quality of life.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Total Compensation

Associate Civil Engineer - $162,870 - $191,292* | Base Salary - $114,912 - $139,669

Senior Civil Engineer - $176,563 - $207,938* | Base Salary - $126,840 - $154,168

• Estimated total compensation includes base salary and the annualized value of employer-paid benefits and contributions, such as deferred compensation, medical/dental/vision insurance, retiree health contributions, and other applicable benefits. Actual compensation and benefit values may vary based on individual benefit elections, coverage levels, and length of service.
• 401(a) Deferred Compensation: City contributes 10% of salary; employee contributes a minimum of 4%
• 457 Deferred Compensation: Optional employee-funded plan with pre-tax and/or Roth contribution options
• Personal Leave: 100 hours annually (accrues at 3.85 hours/pay period)
• Vacation: 10-20 days annually based on years of City service
• CalPERS pension eligibility
• City-paid life insurance and generous contributions to retirement health savings accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000 annually
• A 9/80 work schedule

The City of Fairfield offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes City contribution toward the Public Employees' Retirement System and deferred savings; medical, dental and vision; life insurance; paid holidays, vacation, personal leave and sick leave.

Benefits, terms and conditions of employment may be amended or modified through the collective bargaining process.

The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering.
• Experience: For the Associate Civil Engineer level, two years of experience equivalent to Assistant Civil Engineer with the City of Fairfield or three years of professional civil engineering experience. For the Senior Civil Engineer level, five years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience, including two years equivalent to Associate Engineer with the City of Fairfield.
• Licensure: Candidates must hold registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California. The City may consider applicants licensed in another state; however, the selected individual will be hired, and remain, in a lower classification until obtaining a California Professional Engineer license.