Senior Civil Engineer

City of Gilroy; California (MO); On-site; USD 129,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 Schedule

Job summary

The City of Gilroy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for the Utilities Department to design, implement, and optimize water and wastewater systems. You will lead projects, manage staff and consultants, and drive standards and infrastructure improvements for reliable city services.

This full-time, on-site role emphasizes collaboration, project leadership, and delivering sustainable solutions. A CA PE license is required; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, with strong communication across

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, including two years of supervisory responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Registration as a California Professional Civil Engineer.
• Valid California driver license.
• Willing to pursue ongoing education and training.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize water and wastewater utility systems.
• Manage, supervise, and mentor project staff and consultants.
• Lead complex engineering projects and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and enforce engineering standards, protocols, and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

Skills

Public sector eng

Project management

Leadership

Communication

English/Spanish bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Registered Professional Civil Engineer (CA)

Job description

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

Utilities Department - Engineering Section

$11,589.83 - $16,290.58 Monthly Plus Excellent Benefits

The salary range listed above reflects the full compensation potential for this position. However, initial salary placement will typically be at the lower end of the range and will not exceed 90% of the range maximum. Placement within the range will be based on the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications. Progression through the range may occur over time, subject to continued service, good performance evaluations, and the City's administrative policies.

Opportunity to work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

This is a full-time, on-site position designed for direct collaboration with the team and active participation in daily operations.

The City of Gilroy is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Join our team!

About the Position

The City of Gilroy is currently recruiting a full-time Senior Civil Engineer for the Utilities Department. In this exciting opportunity the Senior Civil Engineer is poised to play a significant role in designing, implementing, and optimizing utility systems to ensure reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. The Senior Civil Engineer will help establish utility engineering standards, protocols, and infrastructure as it relates to water and wastewater for the City of Gilroy.

The Senior Civil Engineer will work under the direction of the Utilities Director and will manage, review, and perform duties relative to Utility Engineering and construction activities, supervise assigned employees, will direct and perform complex professional-level field and office engineering assignments, and play an important part in making a real-world difference in the community. Bring your skill set to make a major impact on Gilroy's critical infrastructure!

A variety of Utility projects involve design, development, and construction of projects; therefore, exceptional project management skills are imperative to be successful in this role. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions that address complex challenges, so your expertise and leadership will be instrumental in driving our projects to success.

Additionally, the Senior Civil Engineer will manage assigned staff and consultants and assist with budgeting tasks. Furthermore, the Senior Civil Engineer will provide and participate in critical team leadership to ensure that all utility engineering services, goals, projects, and initiatives meet the high-performance standards of the Department and City.

The Team and Department

When you join our team, you lead a high-performing engineering team that keeps Gilroy’s water and wastewater systems reliable, safe, and future-ready - while supporting responsible growth and local economic development.

The Senior Engineer will shape capital improvement planning, asset management, and operations to improve system reliability and regulatory compliance. You will join a dynamic and innovative team and work amongst Engineering professionals who share a passion for serving the residents of Gilroy and improving the community. The Utilities department strives for excellence in engineering design and operational efficiency, integrity, and accountability in our decision making, respect, and teamwork to leverage collective expertise in solving complex challenges to achieve common goals.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be passionate about public sector engineering and enthusiastic to make meaningful contributions to the community.
• Have extensive civil engineering experience in leading the design and construction of utility systems, including water and wastewater systems.
• Be excited to lead, manage, and supervise the work of others and provide technical guidance and mentorship to project teams.
• Utilize effective project management skills demonstrating ability to organize, prioritize and manage utility projects.
• Confidently and accurately make complex engineering computations.
• Develop detailed engineering plans, specifications, and drawings in compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Have strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Have experience working with contractors and developers ensuring construction practices are compliant with City of Gilroy standards.
• Provide exceptional customer service skills to include timely and accurate responses to residents and business customers.
• Be knowledgeable of project management software (MS Project, Procore or similar) and MS Office suite.
• Be self-motivated and show initiative in the completion of work.
• Have experience with conflict resolution.
• Be a dependable team player, with the ability to establish strong internal and external working relationships.

Exciting First Year Projects

• Utility Master Plan Strategic implementation and Capital Program Delivery
• New Municipal Water Well Design and Construction Project
• Water Main Replacement Programs - Planning for Infrastructure Modernization
• Sewer Collection System Trunk Line Rehabilitation and Repair project

Why This Is a Great Job and Place to Work

• Lead engineering projects that sustain and modernize critical water and wastewater infrastructure serving our community.
• Opportunity for professional development and support career growth.
• Opportunity to develop leadership and supervisorial skills and abilities.
• The City of Gilroy has the feel of a 'work family' to include a friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to work a 9/80 work schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field of study.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional level civil engineering experience in related work that has included at least two (2) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience.
• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer issued by the State of California.
• Willing to continue education and training, expand skills, attend seminars, workshops, and individual study.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Driver License necessary to operate assigned vehicle(s).
• Prefer non-tobacco user.
• Pass a post-offer medical examination, which includes a drug test.
• Pass an employment background check which includes a Department of Justice criminal record check and registration in the City of Gilroy's subsequent arrest notification system.
• Prefer bilingual English/Spanish

Recruitment Schedule - Key Dates

• Application Closing Date: Open until filled
• Priority Screening: September 14, 2026
• Oral Board Interview: TBD

(*Note: The examination process/schedule may be changed as needed by the City.)

THE CITY OF GILROY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.