Engineering Division Manager (Principal Civil Engineer)

W. Brown Creative Partners; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Licensure differential

Job summary

County of Marin seeks an Engineering Division Manager (Principal Civil Engineer) to lead the Engineering Division within the Department of Public Works in Marin County. The role oversees a team of up to 17 staff and directs capital improvement program delivery for roads, bridges, multimodal facilities, pavement management, and related infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will bring strong civil engineering expertise, experience with project delivery and contract oversight, and the leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering Division within the Department of Public Works.
• Oversee a team of up to 17 staff and guide project delivery across CIP.
• Collaborate with cross‑agency and community partners to advance infrastructure initiatives.

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.