Public Works Leader & City Engineer Director

Peckham & McKenney; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 201,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hercules, California, seeks an experienced Public Works Director/City Engineer to lead its engineering and public works programs. The ideal candidate is a licensed civil engineer with local government experience who can balance technical expertise with strong leadership.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, stakeholder engagement, and delivering waterfront, transit-oriented initiatives within a tight budget.

Qualifications

• Licensed professional civil engineer (PE) with local government experience.
• Proven leadership and staff development abilities.
• Excellent cross-department collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the city public works and engineering functions.
• Collaborate across departments and with regional partners.
• Develop staff and foster a positive, team-oriented culture.

Skills

Civil engineering licensure (PE)

Local government experience

Leadership and staff development

Communication and collaboration

Education

Professional civil engineer license (PE)

Job description

City of Hercules, California, seeks an experienced Public Works Director/City Engineer to lead its engineering and public works programs. The ideal candidate is a licensed civil engineer with local government experience who can balance technical expertise with strong leadership.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, stakeholder engagement, and delivering waterfront, transit-oriented initiatives within a tight budget.