Senior Engineer

City of Coronado

Coronado (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 165,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Job summary

The City of Coronado seeks a Senior Engineer to lead Capital Improvement Projects within the Public Services & Engineering Department in Coronado, CA.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of professional civil engineering experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a valid California Professional Engineer registration. Responsibilities include supervising consultants and staff, and overseeing design and construction of city buildings, streets, and utilities.

Qualifications

At least five (5) years of professional engineering experience.
Experience leading staff and/or supervising projects is desirable.
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
Possession of an appropriate, valid registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.

Responsibilities

Lead, oversee and perform professional level duties in support of the Public Services & Engineering Department’s design and construction projects.
Serve as project manager on engineering projects for buildings, streets and utilities.
Ensure work quality and adherence to professional engineering standards.
Provide complex administrative support to the Principal Engineer, Assistant Director, and Director.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

The Organization

The City of Coronado is Accepting Applications for the Position of Senior Engineer

Coronado is a unique, well-maintained, and financially stable small town with an engaged community and a strong sense of civic pride. The long-standing partnership between residents and City government has helped preserve local character, uphold treasured traditions, and support thoughtful innovation. Both the City Council and City staff are committed to exceptional customer service, continuous improvement, and protecting the community’s high quality of life through strong leadership and transparent communication.

Incorporated on December 11, 1890, Coronado is a general law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The Mayor and four Councilmembers serve staggered four-year terms. The City employs approximately 260 full-time staff members and maintains a seasonal and temporary workforce that fluctuates between 200 and 300 throughout the year.

As a full-service municipality, the City supports nine departments: City Manager, Administrative Services, City Clerk, Community Development, Fire Services and Beach Lifeguards, Golf and Recreation Services, Library Services, Police Services, and Public Services and Engineering.

The Department

The Department of Public Services and Engineering is responsible for maintaining the City’s physical infrastructure and maintenance for the City’s beaches, facilities, parks, sanitary sewer and storm drain systems, and rights of way, while protecting the public’s health and safety. The department also provides engineering management, including planning, design, construction, and repair of the City’s buildings, parks, streets, and utility systems in addition to management of a wide range of services and programs.

The Position

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the City of Coronado’s Senior Engineer position is a well-rounded engineer with experience in a variety of disciplines of Civil Engineering, but most importantly, in the delivery of Capital Improvement Projects. Strong customer service skills are required as are strong communication skills in both written and oral formats. Applicants should be reliable, self-motivated project managers, experienced in supervising consultants and employees with adequate oversight, accountability, and mentoring as needed.

Under general direction, to lead, oversee and perform professional level duties in support of the City’s Public Services and Engineering Department’s design and construction projects including buildings, streets and transportation systems, water resource projects (storm drain and wastewater), to serve as project manager on engineering projects; to ensure work quality and adherence to professional engineering standards; and to provide complex and administrative support to the Principal Engineer, Assistant Director, and Director of Public Services and Engineering.

Experience

Minimum Requirements

At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering. Experience leading staff and/or supervising projects is desirable.

Education/Training

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university major course work in civil engineering or a related field.

Licenses And Certificates

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record. Possession of an appropriate, valid registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.

Examination & Selection Process (REVISED)

Application Review Phase

A completed City of Coronado employment application, cover letter and resume must be received by the Human Resources Division by 11:59 PM PST on August 28, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on the basis of relevant education, training, and experience.

Examination Process

Applicants who meet minimum qualifications and are considered most qualified will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview (100%). Additionally, applicants may be requested to undertake any of the following exercises – written assessment, practical, or presentation – as part of the evaluation process.

Department Interview

The top candidates will be invited to a department interview with, at minimum, the Assistant Director of Public Services & Engineering. Additionally, candidates may be requested to undertake any of the following exercises – written assessment, practical, or presentation – as part of the evaluation process.

Establishment Of Eligibility List

Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list for a period of at least six months. Candidates must obtain a 70% or above in all components of the examination to pass. Applicants will be notified via email of their eligibility status.

Additional Information

The City of Coronado is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Individuals with disabilities who will require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any portion of the examination process may voluntarily request the accommodation from the City five working days prior to the requested accommodation. Documentation of the need for the accommodation may be required upon receipt of the request.

Supplemental Information

The Community of Coronado, rich in history, natural beauty, and possessing a charming ocean village atmosphere, is most deserving of its royal “nickname” – the Crown City. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Glorietta Bay, and San Diego Bay, this picturesque seaside resort destination is linked to the Southern California coastline and the City of San Diego by the graceful and stately Coronado Bridge, and to the south by a narrow strip of land known as the Silver Strand.

This 13.5-square-mile city offers one of the world’s most pristine beaches, 18 public parks, an 18-hole municipal golf course, tennis center, marina, public pools, recreation facilities, and dedicated bicycle paths. Residents value Coronado’s high quality of life, award-winning schools, tree-lined streets, welcoming neighborhoods, and diverse architectural styles. Downtown features distinctive shops and restaurants supported by active Chamber of Commerce and Main Street organizations.

This vibrant, thriving community welcomes more than 2 million visitors annually to soak up the sun and sand while enjoying the lush surrounding and village appeal of Coronado. With 15 hotels, including three world class resorts, with over 1,900 hotel rooms, and many highly acclaimed restaurants, this island community has a resident and Navy population of approximately 23,000. Coronado is home to Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado (NASNI); Naval Amphibious Base Coronado (NAB); and Silver Strand Training Complex Coronado, supported by nearly 20,000 military and civilian personnel.

What Coronado Has To Offer

A rich benefits package contributes to the total compensation value. Benefits include a monthly cafeteria allotment of $2,168 voluntary retirement savings/deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, group term life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and more.
The Retirement Benefit Formula for Classic CalPERS hired prior to January 1, 2013, is Members is 3% at 60. The current employee contribution rate is 9.5%.
The Retirement Benefit Formula for PEPRA CalPERS Members, hired after January 1, 2013, is 2% at 62. The current employee contribution rate is 7.50%.
As part of ensuring our employees maintain a work/life balance, employees earn 144 hours of Annual Leave per year for the first 5 years. After 5 years, the accrual rate increases.
The City provides Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&DD) insurance in an amount equal to a one-time annual salary or $50,000, whichever is greater, at no cost to the employee.
The City provides short- and long-term disability insurance equal to 66 2/3% of income. Employees that earn over the maximum benefit of $5,000/month available under the long-term disability plan, have the option to purchase enhanced long-term disability insurance.
The City provides up to $2,000 per fiscal year for reimbursement of directly related costs of tuition, school fees, books, and required materials for approved courses and professional development opportunities. Student Loan Repayment can be used under this benefit.
Longevity Pay; bonus at 10 years and every 5 years after.
Lateral Vacation Service Credit, effective January 1, 2023, employees shall be given credit for prior verifiable public service employment for annual leave accrual rates.
Access to community pool and gym.
Valuable experience, training opportunities, and engaged leadership in a supportive community environment.

ANNUAL LEAVE

0-5 Years of Service: 144 hours per a year
5-10 Years of Service: 192 hours per a year
10-19 Years of Service: 216 hours per a year
20+ Years of Service: 232 hours per a year

Lateral Service Credit

Effective January 1, 2023, employees shall be given credit for prior verifiable public service employment for annual leave accrual rates.

HOLIDAYS

New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King’s Birthday
President’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day

In addition to the above specified holidays, employees are credited with two eight (8) hour floating holidays each fiscal year in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday, and Cesar Chavez’s Birthday.

RETIREMENT

PEPRA Members

Participants enrolled in the CalPERS Retirement Plan after January 1, 2013, are considered new members. The retirement benefit is based on age at retirement, years of service, and a consecutive 36-month compensation period. Employees currently pay 7.50% (pre-tax) toward the retirement contribution, which for PEPRA members, is determined by CalPERS each fiscal year based upon the actuarial report.

Classic Members

Participants enrolled in the CalPERS Retirement Plan prior to January 1, 2013, with no break in service or a break in service of less than 6 months are considered Classic Members. The retirement benefit is based on age at retirement, years of service, and the single highest year of compensation. Employees pay 9.5% (pre-tax) toward retirement benefits.

Deferred Compensation

Employees are eligible to join the ICMA-RC 457 deferred compensation plan. This plan allows employees to set aside pre-tax wages for retirement.

Additional Benefits

Cafeteria Benefit Plan

The City provides a Cafeteria Benefit Plan that can be used to help cover the cost of medical, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, and ancillary benefits. The City participates in the CalPERS Group Health Benefits, which offers several options including HMO and PPO plans. Cafeteria allotment is dependent on medical plan enrollment.

Medical Enrollment Tier

Employee + Family

$2,298

Employee + 1

$2,068

Employee Only or Waive

$1,379

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

The City provides short-term disability insurance equal to 66-2/3% of income (up to $1,000/week) after a 14-day waiting period. The City provides long-term disability insurance with a monthly benefit of up to $5,000 after a 90-day waiting period. Employees have the option to elect enhanced long-term disability insurance (up to $8,000/month).

Life Insurance

The City provides group term life insurance and AD&DD in an amount equal to $50,000 or one times base annual salary, whichever is greater. In addition to the basic group life insurance provided by the City, employees may purchase up to $500,000 of supplemental life insurance. Coverage over $150,000 is subject to approval by the insurance provider. Employees may also elect supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouse/registered domestic partner and child(ren).

Employee Assistance Program

The City provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP provides confidential evaluation and up to 6 free counseling visits for employees, family members, and anyone residing in the home of an employee.

Longevity Pay

Bonus at five (5) years of uninterrupted service with the City and every five (5) years after.

Social Security & Medicare

The City participates in Social Security and Medicare.

For more information regarding benefits and retirement

For more information regarding Personal Authorization & Compensation Plan (PACP)

The supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Please answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the "Work History/Experience" section of your Employment Application. Failure to complete the "Work History/Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application not being considered. Please do not refer your response to your resume. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications.

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Less than 5 years
5-10 years
10 years or more

If you answered "Yes" to Question 5, please briefly describe one or more projects you worked on, including your specific role, responsibilities, and the duration of each project.