Principal Engineer

City of Escondido; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Holiday

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The City of Escondido is seeking an experienced civil engineer to supervise and participate in the design, development, and construction of major and minor utility projects, including CIP and federally funded initiatives. The role leads the Engineering Design Section, coordinates with consultants, and ensures compliance with municipal policies and safety standards.

Candidates must hold a B.S. in civil engineering, have six years of relevant experience with at least two years in leadership or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• Six years of experience, including two years in supervision or project management.
• California P.E. registration required.
• Valid California driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in the design, development, and construction of utility projects including CIP.
• Oversee the Engineering Design Section and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with municipal policies and safety standards.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Staff Supervision

CIP

Contract Administration

Budget Preparation

Plan Review

Wastewater Engineering

Environmental Studies

Constructability Review

Public Works Administration

Regulatory Compliance

Consultant Management

Technical Reporting

Customer Service

Wet Utilities Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Supervises and participates in the engineering, development, and construction of major and minor utility projects, including CIP and federally funded initiatives. Manages the Engineering Design Section, oversees consultants, and ensures adherence to municipal policies and safety standards.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and six years of experience, including two years of supervisory or project management responsibility. Must possess a valid California Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.) registration and a valid driver's license.

Key Skills

Wet Utilities Design, Project Management, Civil Engineering, Staff Supervision, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Contract Administration, Budget Preparation, Plan Review, Wastewater Engineering, Environmental Studies, Constructability Review, Public Works Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Consultant Management, Technical Reporting, Customer Service

Benefits

• Vacation
• Holiday
• Sick leave
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance