Senior Lead Engineer – Land Development

City of Vista; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vista seeks a Principal Engineer in Land Development to provide senior technical leadership for private and public development reviews. You will oversee complex projects, guide engineering and infrastructure decisions, and coordinate across departments and agencies to ensure compliance with codes and standards.

Responsibilities include staff mentorship, budget oversight, and helping shape long-term growth aligned with safe, sustainable urban development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience in development review with leadership over staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership for land development reviews.
• Coordinate with multiple departments and outside agencies on complex projects.
• Mentor staff and establish consistent review practices.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, ordinances, and engineering requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Supervision

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

GIS

Job description

The City of Vista seeks a Principal Engineer in Land Development to provide senior technical leadership for private and public development reviews. You will oversee complex projects, guide engineering and infrastructure decisions, and coordinate across departments and agencies to ensure compliance with codes and standards.

Responsibilities include staff mentorship, budget oversight, and helping shape long-term growth aligned with safe, sustainable urban development.