Senior Civil Engineer-26372008

County of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engineer Premium 5%

Employee Referral Reward Program

Job summary

County of San Diego is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead design, planning and management of public works projects. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship while coordinating with a team of engineers across departments.

This lead/supervisory position requires CA licensure as a Professional Engineer and at least two years of post-registration civil/structural experience, including prior county experience. Competitive salary and pre-employment conditions apply.

Qualifications

• Current registration by the State of California as a Professional Engineer, AND
• Two (2) years of post-registration experience performing professional civil or structural engineering work
• Two (2) years of experience as a Civil Engineer with the County of San Diego

Responsibilities

• Lead design, planning and management of diverse public works projects such as roadways, bridges and water resources.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers to deliver projects with safety, efficiency and sustainability as priorities.
• Supervise professional civil or structural engineering work in field and office.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Project coordination

Education

Professional Engineer license (CA)

Job description

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis

Reflecting our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, candidates selected for this classification are hired at the highest step, within the salary range $162,843.20 w

Future Salary Increase

** June 2027 – 3.60% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 0.60% Market Adjustment)

The following additional pay incentives and premiums are available

• ** 5% Engineer Premium (applied to time worked)

***This hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided. ***

Are you ready to take the lead in engineering innovation and infrastructure development? The County of San Diego is seeking dynamic Senior Civil Engineers to spearhead transformative projects that will enhance our communities and improve the lives of residents across the region.

As a Senior Civil Engineer with the County of San Diego, you will play a pivotal role in designing, planning, and managing a diverse range of public works projects, from roadway improvements and bridge construction to water resource management and environmental sustainability initiatives. You'll collaborate with a talented team of engineers to deliver projects that prioritize safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship. Senior Civil Engineers are responsible for performing, supervising, and coordinating professional civil or structural engineering work in the field and office. This is a lead/supervisory level job class responsible for managing highly visible and sensitive projects. This eligible list may be used to fill vacancies within Planning & Development Services and the Department of Public Works.

This position itself is a lead/supervisory level class in the Civil Engineer series with a career ladder that includes Assistant Engineer, Civil Engineer, and Senior Civil Engineer. The career ladder offers a great opportunity for professional growth and development within the series and the County of San Diego. Please read the Senior Civil Engineer job description for more information.

Hiring Process and Timeline

1. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
2. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
3. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Current registration by the State of California as a Professional Engineer, AND,
2. Two (2) years of post-registration experience performing professional civil or structural engineering work;
3. Two (2) years of experience as a Civil Engineer with the County of SanDiego.

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Conditions of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation Process

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case‑by‑case basis.

Veteran’s Preference Policy

The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran's Preference Policy for additional information.

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Strategic Plan

The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Please see the Strategic Plan for more information.

Disaster Service Worker

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term “public employees” includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.

Diversity & Inclusion

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.