Senior Civil Engineer

APWA Inland Empire Branch; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead technical expertise, support Associate and Assistant Engineers, and manage complex capital projects across the City’s Major Projects Program (MPP).

Responsibilities include serving as a technical expert, collaborating with the Principal Engineer, overseeing project delivery, and preparing reports for policy-making bodies. The role requires strong knowledge of codes and engineering practices and leadership of project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert and resource for the Project Management/Project Delivery Section.
• Collaborate with the Principal Engineer and project teams to deliver design, construction, and installation of public improvements, including street upgrades, storm drainage, railroad crossings, and facility construction.
• Oversee project delivery, including complex project and contract management, cost estimating, constructability review, and strategic planning.
• Prepare and deliver reports to scheduled policy-making bodies and committees, such as the City Council, and maintain reporting for special funding sources.
• Coordinate with other departments, neighboring jurisdictions, and regional agencies to align projects and grant applications with City goals.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable codes, laws, regulations, and best practices in civil engineering.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

The City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Engineering Services Department is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead technical expertise, support Associate and Assistant Engineers, and manage complex capital projects across the City’s Major Projects Program (MPP).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert and resource for the Project Management/Project Delivery Section.
• Collaborate with the Principal Engineer and project teams to deliver design, construction, and installation of public improvements, including street upgrades, storm drainage, railroad crossings, and facility construction.
• Oversee project delivery, including complex project and contract management, cost estimating, constructability review, and strategic planning.
• Prepare and deliver reports to scheduled policy-making bodies and committees, such as the City Council, and maintain reporting for special funding sources.
• Coordinate with other departments, neighboring jurisdictions, and regional agencies to align projects and grant applications with City goals.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable codes, laws, regulations, and best practices in civil engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college.
• Minimum of four years of progressively responsible professional civil engineering experience, including directing the work of others on engineering projects.
• Alternately, a total of eight years of progressive professional civil engineering experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Valid California Civil Engineer registration issued by the California State Board of Registration.
• Valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, methods, project development, design, construction, report preparation, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to plan and coordinate professional and sub‑professional engineering work.

Recruitment Schedule

• Application Deadline: Thursday, August 14, 2025
• Application Screening completed by Thursday, August 21, 2025
• 1st Panel Interview: Thursday, August 28, 2025
• Tentative Department Interview: Thursday, September 4, 2025

EEO Statement

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of Rancho Cucamonga abides by a nepotism policy, makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons, and maintains a no‑smoking policy in all City offices and vehicles. For more information on employee rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, please see the federal website or contact Human Resources.