Senior Civil Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Oceanside is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in the Development Services Department - Engineering Division (Capital Improvement Projects). The incumbent will manage multiple capital projects, including the Ocean Pier concrete work and Beachfront Phase II improvements, and may supervise staff while focusing on project production and completion.

Responsibilities include preparing, issuing and managing RFQs/RFPs, bid requests, project study reports, and plans, specs and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Six years of civil engineering experience with two years in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.
• Valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee complex, high-profile projects including Pier and Lifeguard HQ.
• Prepare and manage RFQs/RFPs, bid requests, project study reports, plans, specs and cost estimates.
• Attend Council and Commission meetings and host public outreach as needed.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in California

Job description

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for current and future vacancies for the position of Senior Civil Engineer. There is currently one vacancy in the Development Services Department - Engineering Division (Capital Improvement Projects). Although the position may supervise staff, it is the intention that the incumbent will focus on project production and completion. The incumbent will manage a number of projects simultaneously, and may be assigned some projects related to Land Development/Developer's projects.

The Position

The position will be responsible for the management, supervision and oversight of complex and high-profile projects, including the concrete portion of the Oceanside Pier and Lifeguard headquarters project, and the Beachfront Phase II improvements, among others. In general, work assignments will include the preparation, issuance and management of Requests for Proposals, Formal and Informal Bid requests; prepare Project Study Reports; preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates; attend City Council and Commission meetings; plan and host public outreach meetings as needed; among other duties. Work experience must cover streets, storm drains, sidewalks, dry utilities, drainage facilities, parks and parks facilities, public facilities and municipal buildings, and construction management. The selected person must possess a Professional Civil Engineering License at the time of application.

Experience and Training

Experience

Six years of increasingly responsible civil engineering experience including two years of supervisory responsibility.

Training

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a related field.

License/Certificate

• A current, or ability to obtain, a valid, California driver's license.
• Possession of registration as a Professional Engineer(PE)in the State of California.

Position closes: Friday, October 23, 2026 - 4PM