Engineering Services Supervisor

Solano County; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Solano County's Department of Resource Management seeks an Engineering Services Supervisor to lead the Traffic Engineering and Planning/Environmental Engineering sections, coordinating daily work, ensuring code compliance, and guiding design plans and cost estimates.

The ideal candidate holds a California PE license, a Bachelors in Civil Engineering, five years in civil/transportation engineering, and proven supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Five years' experience including civil engineering, transportation engineering, project design, roadway construction, project management, right-of-way acquisition, environmental reporting, and supervision.
• Possession of a valid Professional Engineering (P.E.) License from the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line supervision to staff in the Engineering Services area and plan design and construction of scheduled projects.
• Coordinate daily work activities and ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, and regulations.
• Prepare design plans, contract specifications, and cost estimates in collaboration with the Engineering Manager.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project management

Transportation engineering

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Delivering Solutions for a Safe Community

The Department of Resource Management is a comprehensive agency comprised of the Public Works, Building and Safety, Planning Services, Environmental Health Services, Parks, and Administrative Services Divisions. The department provides for the well-being of Solano County's present and future residents and the public at-large through administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to transportation, building construction, land use planning environmental health, and recreation.

The Public Works-Engineering & Surveying Division is committed to providing a safe, well maintained, and efficient roadway system. Additionally, the division designs and performs contract construction of road and bridge improvements, issues multiple permits, and performs traffic counts and speed surveys on County roads.

To learn more about the Department of Resource Management, please visit: Solano County - Resource Management

The Public Works–Engineering & Surveying Division currently has an Engineering Services Supervisor vacancy responsible for leading the Traffic Engineering Section and the Planning/Environmental Engineering Section.

Traffic Engineering Section

The Traffic Engineering Section is responsible for improving the safety and operation of Solano County's transportation system. The section conducts traffic engineering studies, evaluates roadway safety, performs traffic signal and signing analyses, reviews traffic control plans, investigates speed limits, and develops traffic safety improvements. Staff work with residents, developers, emergency services, Caltrans, and other agencies to address traffic concerns and implement transportation solutions that enhance mobility and public safety.

Planning/Environmental Engineering Section

The Planning/Environmental Engineering Section develops transportation and infrastructure projects from concept through environmental clearance. The section identifies and secures grant funding, manages environmental studies, and obtains the permits and regulatory approvals necessary for project delivery. Staff work closely with agencies such as Caltrans, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, local Tribal governments, and other regulatory partners to ensure projects comply with state and federal requirements while maintaining project schedules.

The Position

The Engineering Services Supervisor provides first-line supervision to staff and operations, planning the design and construction of scheduled projects. As the Engineering Services Supervisor, you would be responsible for coordinating daily work activities, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, laws, and regulations, consulting with the Engineering Manager, and managing the preparation of design plans, contract specifications, and cost estimates.

The ideal candidate will possess and practice the following competencies:

• Comprehending how mechanical, electrical, and structural systems operate and interact
• Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Informing — Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: A Bachelor's degree is required from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or closely related field.

Experience: Five (5) years previous experience that includes civil engineering, transportation engineering, project design, roadway construction, project management, right-of-way acquisition, environmental reporting, and supervision.

Other: Possession of a valid Professional Engineering (P.E.) License from the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

To view the full job description please visit: Engineering Services Supervisor job description

Selection Process

08/17/26 – 5:00pm - Deadline to submit application and required documents for next application review

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule.

All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination

Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed.

Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Document Submittal

A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field and a valid Professional Engineering (P.E.) License from the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers are required for this position

All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

Veteran’s Preference Points

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at [phone], business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.