Engineering Services Manager

City of Santa Fe Springs; San Pablo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation & holidays

Sick leave

Educational incentive

Administrative leave

Job summary

The City of San Pablo is seeking an Engineering Services Manager to lead the Engineering Division within the Public Works Department. Under the general direction of the Public Works Director, the Engineering Services Manager plans, organizes, manages, and directs the programs, personnel, projects, and operations of the Engineering Division while serving as the City’s designated City Engineer.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of municipal civil engineering experience, including

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience with municipal focus.
• Minimum two years in supervisory or management capacity.
• Experience with CIP and development engineering.
• California PE license required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering design, development review, construction management, transportation, and traffic.
• Direct Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and supervise staff.
• Manage consultants, contracts, and professional services.
• Prepare and administer operating and capital budgets.
• Advise City leadership on engineering and regulatory matters.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Public works engineering

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license

Master’s degree desirable

Valid California driver’s license

Job description

Engineering Services Manager

The City of San Pablo is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Engineering Services Manager to lead the Engineering Division within the Public Works Department. Under general direction of the Public Works Director, the Engineering Services Manager plans, organizes, manages, and directs the programs, personnel, projects, and operations of the Engineering Division while serving as the City’s designated City Engineer.

About San Pablo

Located in the heart of West Contra Costa County along the I-80 corridor, San Pablo is a vibrant, culturally diverse community of approximately 32,000 residents. The City is conveniently situated between Richmond and Pinole, with easy access to BART, AC Transit, and major Bay Area employment centers. San Pablo offers an affordable cost of living relative to the greater Bay Area, a welcoming small‑city atmosphere, and a strong commitment to public service and community investment. The City recently completed a modern City Hall facility and continues to invest in technology, infrastructure, and innovation to enhance the delivery of public services.

About the position

The ideal candidate is an experienced municipal engineering professional with strong leadership, project management, communication, and organizational skills. The position is responsible for:

• Overseeing engineering design, development review, construction management, transportation, traffic, and

• Managing the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP).


• Directing Engineering Division operations and supervising professional and technical staff.


• Overseeing engineering design, development review, construction management, transportation, traffic, and


• Managing consultants, contractors, professional services agreements, and construction contracts.


• Preparing and administering operating and capital budgets.


• Advising City leadership on engineering, infrastructure, development, and regulatory matters.


• Reviewing and approving engineering plans, specifications, permits, reports, and technical documents.


• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes, permits, and engineering standards.


• Representing the City before elected officials, commissions, regulatory agencies, developers, contractors, and the public.


• Serving as Acting Public Works Director as assigned.

For additional information about the position, see the Job Description page of the City’s website.

Experience and Training

Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional civil engineering experience, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or management capacity involving municipal engineering, capital improvement programs, public works engineering, development engineering, or a closely related field.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. A Master’s degree is desirable.

License/Certificate

• California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) registration, maintained throughout employment.


• Valid California driver’s license or ability to obtain one.


• Ability to obtain designation as the City’s appointed City Engineer.

Desirable certifications include CCM, PMP, ENV SP, QSD/QSP, or related certifications.

Knowledge Of

Municipal engineering, public works operations, capital improvement programs, engineering design, construction management, development engineering, subdivision regulations, California public contracting and engineering laws, environmental regulations, budgeting, grants, contract administration, personnel management, infrastructure asset management, and project management.

Ability To

Lead and manage an Engineering Division; oversee complex projects and programs; supervise and develop staff; administer budgets and contracts; interpret laws and regulations; analyze complex engineering issues; communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences; and build effective relationships with City officials, staff, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the community.

Benefits

The City provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, paid vacation and holidays, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS retirement pension.

• Retirement – CalPERS 2.5% @ 55 for "classic" members; 2.0% @ 62 for new members; "classic" employee pays 10.3% of salary; new PERS members - PEPRA (employee pays 7.75%)


• Medical Plan: Choice of CalPERS Health Plan providers; employee pays a portion of the monthly premium


• Dental Plan: Delta Dental Plan of California with orthodontia coverage for children, 100% of premium paid by the City


• In lieu/Dual Medical Coverage: Employees who have medical coverage through another source (e.g. spouse) have the option to receive taxable cash in-lieu ($350 1-party, $500 2-party/family) or to contribute the amount towards an existing Deferred Compensation Plan


• Section 125 Plan Benefits: $450 employer contribution per year (prorated based on hire date)


• Vacation: 75 hours to start up to 225 after 25 years


• Sick Leave: 7.5 hours per month


• Life Insurance: $60,000 City-paid policy


• Holidays: 14 days per year


• Floating Holiday: initially prorated based on the hire date (1 floating holiday per year)


• Employee Assistance Program: Generous number of counseling sessions per year; available to employee and eligible family members


• Educational Incentive Program: up to $5,250 per calendar year


• Administrative Leave: 83.30 hours per fiscal year (prorated based on hire date)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of San Pablo is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or disability except where dictated by the requirements of the job.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Please contact the Human Resources Department on, or before, the filing deadline if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process. Every attempt will be made to consider your request. Medical documentation must be provided upon request.

Immigration Reform & Control Act

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all potential employees will be required to provide proof of United States citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

In accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, it is the objective of the City of San Pablo to achieve a drug-free workplace.

Employment Information

Filings: Filing Deadline: Thursday, September 3rd at 11:59 p.m. or first 100 applications (whichever occurs first). Recruitment opens: Monday, August 17, 2026. Recruitment closes: Thursday, September 3, 2026. Estimated Start Date: November 2026.