Senior Civil Engineer

Lafayette; Lafayette, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City-paid retirement contributions (up

Health insurance

Life insurance $50,000

Paid time off

Commuter reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The City of Lafayette seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead design, management, and inspection of capital improvement projects. You will work with city leaders, contractors, and the public to turn concepts into built infrastructure.

This exempt, salaried role reports to the Engineering Services Manager and may supervise junior engineers. A strong field presence and office versatility are required to succeed in a dynamic, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Registration as Professional Civil Engineer with 8+ years of experience.
• AutoCAD proficiency for design work on CI projects.
• Solid understanding of ADA compliance in civil designs.
• Comfort working on-site and in office environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and inspect complex civil engineering construction projects.
• Review construction plans for compliance with standards.
• Perform development review and prepare calculations/reports.
• Lead design reviews and public presentations for CIP projects.
• Provide construction administration and site inspections.
• Attend meetings and coordinate with stakeholders and authorities.
• Prepare staff reports for City Council and commissions.
• Support stormwater permit compliance efforts.

Skills

P.E. License

Public Works

Communication

Teamwork

Site familiarity

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

• Salary/Pay Rate: $141,014-$197,139 annualized DOE
• Posted Date: 10/07/2026 5:15 PM

Are you a hands-on Civil Engineer looking for a role where your work truly matters?

Imagine using your skills to shape safe, efficient, and resilient infrastructure that directly improves the daily lives of Lafayette residents. In this role, you’ll collaborate with city leaders, contractors, and community stakeholders to bring capital improvement projects to life — from concept to construction.

If you're passionate about public works and ready to make a lasting impact in a city that values innovation and community, you may just be the nextSenior Civil Engineerwe’re looking for atCity of Lafayette!

The City of Lafayette is seeking a well-seasoned, Senior Civil Engineer to play a key role in our Engineering and Public Works Department. The ideal candidate for this role is comfortable with designing, managing and inspecting capital improvement projects; presenting and explaining projects to members of the public, elected officials and appointed officials; and balancing office work with hands-on field work. Currently, this position directly reports to the Engineering Services Manager. In the future, the Senior Civil Engineer may supervise junior department members. Please know that this will be a challenging role; but in a great city and joining a staff of dedicated, energetic and fun teammates!

The duties of the Senior Civil Engineer differ from that of an Associate Civil Engineer in the amount of experience and level of expertise required to perform all of the tasks, as well as the potential for supervisory and management responsibilities.

Please note: Cover Letter is preferred, but not required.

What You’ll Do

• Plans, designs, and inspects complex civil engineering construction projects.
• Reviews construction plans to verify compliance with City, State, Federal, and/or industry standards and requirements for public works infrastructure.
• Performs development review.
• Reviews and inspects work to preserve public safety and ensure conformance with plans and specifications.
• Reviews and may prepare engineering calculations and reports.
• Participates in pre-design, construction, and utility coordination meetings.
• Provides construction administration, public relations, management, and inspection of construction projects.
• Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Hosts public meetings for City Council-approved capital improvement projects.
• Writes staff reports and presents to commissions, committees and the City Council.
• Attends County Clean Water Program meetings and assists in the development of required reports and documents to ensure the City’s compliance with the stormwater regional discharge permit.
• May provide direction and supervisory oversight to the Public Works Inspector, Associate Civil Engineer, and/or Assistant Engineer positions.
• May assist in the management of the Code Enforcement Department.

What You Bring

• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer with 8+ years’ of experience designing, managing and inspecting capital improvement projects.
• Ability to perform required engineering design work in AutoCad.
• Thorough understanding of engineering design standards and principles including ADA compliance.
• Comfortable working outside on construction sites as well as in the office.
• High level of comfort with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems quickly and independently.
• A collaborative solution-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to learn new skills independently.
• This is an exempt, salaried position with a hiring salary range of $141,014-$197,139 annualized DOE and not eligible for overtime.
• This position typically works 8AM-5PM, Monday through Friday. However, shifts in schedule may be accommodated per supervisor’s approval. This position may be required to work more than 8 hours and may have occasional weekend or evening/night work (i.e. city council meetings, road pavement projects, etc.).
• Hybrid work schedule may be possible during specific work seasons per supervisor’s approval.
• Retirement Security– Up to15% City-paid contributionsto a 401-A plan, including a 5% match for a total potential contribution amount of20%. Ability to also enroll into additional voluntary 457 plan.
• Health & Wellness– City covers95% of health and dental insurance costsfor employees and their eligible dependents or provides an allowance equal to15% of salary towards deferred compensation plan if you have alternate medical coverage.
• Life Insurance – City provides a fully paid $50,000 life insurance policy.
• Ancillary Benefits– Optional Vision, FSA & Commuter plans, and supplemental Life Insurance available.
• Generous Time Off– up to 4 weeks of paid time off accrual in the first year (vacation and executive leave combined), 12 days of sick leave accrual, 1 floating holiday, and 13 paid holidays.
• Commuter Reimbursement– Receive 50% reimbursement on BART fare commuting to and from work.
• Employee Assistance Program– Free and confidential support for personal and professional challenges including counseling, financial wellness coaching, legal consultation, and more for employees and their eligible dependents.