Senior Civil Engineer: Public Infrastructure Lead

City of Oceanside; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Oceanside is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead complex municipal infrastructure projects in Oceanside, CA. The role includes designing streets, utilities, stormwater facilities, and public facilities, reviewing plans, and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities also cover project planning, permitting, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with codes and environmental regulations, with collaboration across departments and with consultants and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience delivering public works or municipal infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of stormwater management practices and regulations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydrology/hydraulic modeling tools.
• Strong writing skills for reports and specifications.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform design for public infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Oversee planning, permitting, and construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and regs.
• Coordinate with departments, consultants, contractors, and regulators.
• Mentor engineers and technical staff.
• Support long-range planning and capital budget development.

Skills

Civil engineering

Public works experience

Stormwater management

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Hydrology/Hydraulic modeling

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license in California (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Hydrology/Hydraulic modeling tools

Job description

City of Oceanside is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead complex municipal infrastructure projects in Oceanside, CA. The role includes designing streets, utilities, stormwater facilities, and public facilities, reviewing plans, and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities also cover project planning, permitting, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with codes and environmental regulations, with collaboration across departments and with consultants and regulators.