Public Works Director/City Engineer

City-of-Hercules; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hercules seeks an experienced Public Works Director/City Engineer to lead its Public Works Department along the San Pablo Bay shoreline. The role requires a licensed professional civil engineer with local government experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills.

The incumbent will drive infrastructure improvements and community development through collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership.

Qualifications

• Licensed professional Civil Engineer (PE) with local government experience.
• Proven leadership and strong communication skills.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach for department leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Public Works Department and shape City infrastructure and development initiatives.
• Guide infrastructure improvements, community development, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaborative approach

Civil engineering

Education

Professional Civil Engineer license (PE)

Job description

Public Works Director/City Engineer

The City of Hercules is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking Public Works Director/City Engineer to lead its Public Works Department. Located along the scenic shoreline of San Pablo Bay, Hercules is a vibrant community of approximately 26,500 residents, ideally situated between San Francisco and Napa Valley.

The ideal candidate will be a licensed professional civil engineer with local government experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team and help shape the City's future through infrastructure improvements, community development, and strategic initiatives.