Public Works & Water: Associate Professional Engineer

City of Santa Cruz; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santa Cruz seeks an Associate Professional Engineer to supervise planning, design and coordination of Public Works and Water Department projects from concept through construction. You will work with City staff, regulators, consultants, and the public on capital improvement programs.

This advanced professional engineering role requires a California PE license or progress toward it, and involves multi‑disciplinary work across transportation, water, and environmental projects.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in Civil Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Acts as design team leader for major engineering projects; researches design requirements and monitors progress.
• Designs and conducts engineering studies; prepares drawings, models or displays.
• Prepares cost estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified programs.
• Supervises staff; sets objectives and evaluates performance.
• Coordinates project design with outside consultants; manages consultants and progress payments.
• Ensures compliance with MOUs, City policies, and employment laws in supervision of staff.
• Prepares grant and permit applications; pursues funding and permits.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Construction Management

Permit and Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

The City of Santa Cruz seeks an Associate Professional Engineer to supervise planning, design and coordination of Public Works and Water Department projects from concept through construction. You will work with City staff, regulators, consultants, and the public on capital improvement programs.

This advanced professional engineering role requires a California PE license or progress toward it, and involves multi‑disciplinary work across transportation, water, and environmental projects.