SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

City of Long Beach; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Long Beach is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to supervise and manage diverse engineering projects. This role entails overseeing plan reviews, construction management, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project compliance with relevant codes and standards.

Applicants must possess a California Professional Engineer license and have extensive experience in civil engineering. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for community impact and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of paid, full-time equivalent, and relevant experience.
• Two years must be gained in a related position while registered as a Civil Engineer.
• Proof of educational equivalence for degrees from outside the U.S. if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Supervises plan review activities and project management.
• Conducts inspections and manages consultant contracts.
• Prepares reports and presents to governmental bodies.

Skills

Effective communication

Emergency response

Project management

Civil engineering standards

Education

California Professional Civil Engineer registration

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Description

Applications are available online beginning Friday, April 10, 2026, through 11:59 PM Friday, July 10, 2026. APPLICATION CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED.

Vacancy Information

The Senior Civil Engineer classification is used in the following five City of Long Beach departments: Airport, Community Development, Harbor, Public Works, and Utilities.

Examples of Duties

Under direction, supervises and coordinates plan review activities; design management, program/project management, and/or construction management of a wide variety of multiple municipal, harbor, airport, gas, water and wastewater engineering and/or public and private development and building projects; performs, formulates, and coordinates work assignments for the review of plans, designs, estimates, and reports regarding surveys, inspections, soils, and geology; supervises the preparation of plans, specifications, the compilation of estimates and contract terms from an engineering standpoint; performs difficult structural and architectural plan checks for compliance with building code requirements, City ordinances, and State/Federal statutes/laws; performs the state's accessibility compliance review for building projects; leads, coordinates and manages multi-disciplinary teams of City and/or consultant staff to deliver complex projects in a collaborative environment; performs project reviews and permitting processes; performs special studies and prepares comprehensive reports; develops, manages, and tracks cost estimates, budgets and schedules for assigned projects; evaluates and manages project risks; performs claims analysis; administers consultant contracts; makes presentations to governmental bodies and citizen groups; oversees subdivision activities; may oversee the management of multiple projects, including scope, schedule, and budget definition; manages project execution with multiple stakeholders; procures, negotiates and manages professional services contracts; performs project management including procurement, negotiation budgeting, scheduling, interfacing with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders, and monitoring and evaluating the work of consultants performing engineering, design and construction management work; manages and administers construction contracts, including managing requests for information and submittals, analyzing and negotiating contract changes, evaluating claims and reviewing and processing progress payments; acts as assistant to the Division/Section Head when required; performs other related duties as required.

Some departments may require the following duties to be performed as well: Interview and recommend employees for hire; prepare board or City Council memoranda; perform constructability reviews, pre-construction planning and coordination; chair pre-construction and weekly progress meetings and prepare meeting minutes.

Requirements to File

• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California (proof required).
• A minimum of five years of paid, full‑time equivalent, and relevant experience. Two years of the required experience must have been gained in a related position while registered as a Civil Engineer.
• Proof of required documents, such as a degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Degrees must indicate the field of study, and transcripts must indicate the field of study and the degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
• Relevant experience such as experience involving primary responsibility for preparation or review and approval of standards, designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates of civil engineering, project management, construction management, or structural engineering projects.

For a question regarding the licensing process, contact the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists at 866‑780‑5370 or (916) 999‑3600. Web address: https://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Some positions require the ability to respond to emergency calls in person or by telephone within a 30‑minute timeframe.
• Valid driver’s license, or the ability to arrange timely transportation for field travel, may be required for some assignments.

Desirable Qualifications

For a vacancy in the Water Department, Treatment Operator 2 (or higher) and Distribution Operator 2 (or higher) certifications from the State Water Resources Control Board are desired.

The Community Development Department desires possession of a California Certified Access Specialist (CASp) certification and International Code Council (ICC) Building and/or Residential Plans Examiner certifications.

The Harbor Department desires Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification, registration as a Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP).

The Public Works Department desires certification in Civil Engineering (e.g., Professional Engineering License [PE]), Traffic Engineering (e.g., Professional Traffic Operations Engineer [PTOE]), Traffic Engineer License (TE), Qualified SWPPP Practitioner/Developer (QSP/QSD), Certification in Stormwater Management (e.g., Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality [CPSWQ]), and/or certification in Accessibility Compliance (e.g., Certified Access Specialist [CASp]).

Experience coordinating transportation, bridge, stormwater, and traffic engineering projects is desired for some positions.

Equity and Inclusion

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. The workforce continues to reflect the diversity of our community. The City considers qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and will not require disclosure unless a conditional job offer is made.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. K52NN‑26 SCE:LB HR 04/03/2026