Engineering Division Manager (Principal Civil Engineer)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Licensure differential (2%)

Job summary

County of Marin, California, is seeking an Engineering Division Manager (Principal Civil Engineer) to lead the Engineering Division within the Department of Public Works in San Rafael. The role oversees up to 17 staff and guides a broad CIP program including roads, bridges, and multimodal facilities.

The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in civil engineering, capital project delivery, plan and specification review, and consultant oversight, with leadership, communication, and adaptability

Qualifications

• Requires Civil Engineer licensure and experience in capital project delivery.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and external consultants.
• Strong communication and project oversight capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering Division within the Department of Public Works.
• Oversee a CIP program including roads, bridges, and multimodal facilities.
• Guide plan/spec review and consultant/contract oversight.
• Collaborate with multiple agencies and community partners.

Skills

Civil engineering

Budget management

Leadership

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Engineering Division Manager (Principal Civil Engineer)

County of Marin, California

San Rafael, California

Annual Salary: $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.

The County of Marin, California, is seeking a collaborative and 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.