Engineering Division Manager (Principal Civil Engineer)

Confidential; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Licensure differential (2%)

Benefits package

Job summary

The County of Marin, California, invites applications for the Engineering Division Manager (Principal Civil Engineer) in the Public Works Department. The role leads the Engineering Division, overseeing up to 17 staff and guiding a broad Capital Improvement Program including roads, bridges, and multimodal facilities.

The ideal candidate brings strong civil engineering expertise, capital project delivery, plan and specification review, and consultant/contract oversight.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in civil engineering and capital project delivery.
• Experience with plan/specification review and consultant oversight.
• Contract oversight experience.
• Ability to lead across teams and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering Division within the Department of Public Works.
• Overseeing a team of up to 17 staff.
• Drive the Capital Improvement Program including roads, bridges, multimodal facilities.
• Foster cross-agency partnerships and strategic collaborations.

Skills

Civil engineering

Capital projects

Plan & specs review

Contract oversight

Leadership

Interagency collaboration

Job description

Engineering Division Manager (Principal Civil Engineer)

County of Marin, California

San Rafael, California

*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.

The County of Marin, California, is seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking Engineering Division Manager (Classification: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marincounty/classspecs/1203805) 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.

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/94410012-f21e-4e41-8bca-b0dc2e00ece2

SALARY & BENEFITS

This position will receive an annual salary of $172,972 – $210,288* DOE/DOQ (Depending on Experience/Qualifications), PLUS an attractive benefits package.