Engineering Division Manager

Counties; California (MO); On-site; USD 173,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Licensure differential

Job summary

The County of Marin is seeking an Engineering Division Manager (Principal Civil Engineer) to lead the Engineering Division within the Department of Public Works. The role oversees up to 17 staff and drives a large Capital Improvement Program across roads, bridges, multimodal facilities, and pavement management, within the County right‑of‑way.

The ideal candidate brings deep civil engineering expertise, capital project delivery, plan/spec review, and strong consultant/contract oversight, plus

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in civil engineering, capital project delivery, plan and specification review.
• Experience overseeing consultant or contract oversight activities.
• Proven leadership of multifunction teams and cross‑agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering Division within the Department of Public Works.
• Oversee a team and guide CIP-driven project delivery across roads and bridges.
• Ensure project plans and specifications are thoroughly reviewed and compliant.
• Foster cross‑agency partnerships and advance asset management initiatives.

Skills

Civil engineering

Capital project delivery

Plan & specs review

Consultant management

Contract oversight

Job description

$172,972 – $210,288 DOE/DOQ* *The incumbent may be eligible for a $10,000 signing bonus and is eligible for an additional 2% professional licensure differential. See Benefits section for full details and eligibility requirements.

Description

The County of Marin is seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking Engineering Division Manager (Classification: Principal Civil Engineer ) to lead the Engineering Division within the Department of Public Works. Overseeing a team of up to 17 staff, this management-level leader guides a talented team and helps advance a significant Capital Improvement Program (CIP) encompassing roads, bridges, multimodal facilities, pavement management, and other infrastructure within the County right-of-way. This unique opportunity offers broad influence across project delivery, organizational priorities, and cross-agency partnerships as the County continues to invest in infrastructure, modernize systems, and prepare for future technology and asset management initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in civil engineering, capital project delivery, plan and specification review, and consultant and contract oversight, along with the emotional intelligence, communication skills, and adaptability needed to lead effectively across teams, departments, agencies, and community partners.