Senior Civil Engineer-Building Services

CBOAC; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Diego invites applications for a Senior Civil Engineer in the Building Division. This professional role leads a small team of Civil Engineers and Reviewers, focusing on plan review for code compliance and customer service at the County Operations Center.

You will mentor reviewers, handle complex projects, and ensure accuracy of construction drawings while supporting community growth and public safety in San Diego County.

Qualifications

• College degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience supervising engineers and technicians.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and plan review.

Responsibilities

• Review structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical plans for code compliance.
• Provide second opinions on Building Code interpretations.
• Mentor and lead a small team within the Building Division.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction drawings

Leadership

Code compliance

Job description

Members post for $150 and Non Members $175

The County of San Diego Invites Your Interest in an Excellent Career Opportunity!

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 , $ 162,843.20 , within the salary range.

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. ***

The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for Senior Civil Engineer-Building, an excellent professional level job that offers career development and growth opportunities. This eligible list will be used to fill immediate and future vacancies in Planning & Development Services.

Planning & Development Services

Through operational excellence and attention to customer service, Planning & Development Services (PDS) strives to balance community, economic and environmental interests to ensure the highest quality of life for the public of San Diego County.PDS is responsible for long range land use planning, including the County's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, which determine how our communities will grow. The department analyzes privately initiated land use projects to ensure compliance with land use regulations and advises the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission on the projects. Department programs, such as building plan review, building inspection and code compliance help maintain public health and safety.

The Position

PDS is responsible for the permitting process for new projects. Applicants work with the County to supply construction drawings and calculations for new projects and alterations to existing projects. These plans are reviewed for compliance with the California Building Code along with the local County amendments. Senior Civil Engineers working within the Building Division work with the public to ensure that those submittals are accurate.

As a Senior Civil Engineer within the building division, you will get the opportunity to work with the community of design professionals and homeowners in our customer service-oriented approach to plan review and approval. We are always looking for people that are experienced with construction drawings and quality control reviews to jump into the role of Senior Civil Engineer.

The Senior Civil Engineering position is a supervisory position that leads a small team of Civil Engineers, Assistant Engineers, and Electrical Mechanical & Plumbing Specialists (EPM) who are reviewing plans and working at our public counters. This position will mentor and guide those reviewers as they take on complex and challenging projects. Senior Civil Engineers also review some of the more complex projects and provide second opinions for our applicants when there is a code related question.

PDS is interested in interviewing qualified candidates for Senior Civil Engineer in the Building Division of PDS. Your structural experience and education is needed and valued, but PDS will also train you regarding the non-structural code and service duties of this position. The general responsibilities of this position, and the supervised positions, include reviewing construction plans and documents pursuing building permits for code compliance, and providing related customer services as follows:

• Reviewing structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans
• Title 24 energy compliance and testing
• Reviewing standard stormwater designs
• Replying to customer emails and phone calls
• Providing a second opinion for customers that have concerns about the applicability of the Building Code as it applies to their project

If selected for the position, you will be an integral part of the department’s mission. The departments are located at the County Operations Center, a modern 44-acre regional complex in Kearney Mesa. The Operations Center includes 18 structures and houses 19 departments, including an employee gym/workout center. The County Operations Center provides free parking to support the campus.

The Ideal Candidate Profile

• Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and willingness to learn
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to continually learn and grow professionally
• Maintain a professional perspective and objective demeanor when varied situations occur
• Review complex projects involving several functional groups
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written form
• Good listener
• Learn and understand the perspectives of others, and embrace diversity and inclusiveness
• Demonstrate professional level experience in support of civil engineering
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and teamwork skills, including building relationships and collaborating with others in order to keep projects moving in a positive direction

If you believe that you possess these qualities, then the County of San Diego would be an ideal place for your talent and career growth. The County of San Diego has a great culture that values collaboration and teamwork.

This position itself is a lead/supervisory level class in the Civil Engineer series. Please read the Senior Civil Engineer job description for more information.