Land Development Engineer: Permitting & Planning Lead

City of Oxnard; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Oxnard seeks an Associate Engineer or Civil Engineer to support the Land Development Engineering Team. You will analyze land development plans, coordinate with developers and design engineers, and oversee permitting, cost estimates, and fee collection. The role requires collaboration with City staff and external partners.

The position offers full-time hours with no hybrid/remote options and requires a California driver’s license, plus EIT or Civil Engineer credentials depending on level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Three (3) years of professional engineering experience related to land development.
• Valid California driver's license; Civ. Eng. lic. preferred for Civil Engineer track.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering analysis, review, and comments on land development plans and calculations.
• Lead land development permitting from start to finish; prepare permit packages and calculate fees.
• Coordinate with developers, design engineers, and City staff to ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide counter service to support encroachment permit processing.
• Coordinate with City Land Surveyor for review of maps and legal descriptions.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Plan review

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Engineer In Training (EIT)

Job description

City of Oxnard seeks an Associate Engineer or Civil Engineer to support the Land Development Engineering Team. You will analyze land development plans, coordinate with developers and design engineers, and oversee permitting, cost estimates, and fee collection. The role requires collaboration with City staff and external partners.

The position offers full-time hours with no hybrid/remote options and requires a California driver’s license, plus EIT or Civil Engineer credentials depending on level.