Strategic City Engineer & Public Works Director

Ymfphilly; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 201,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hercules is seeking an experienced Public Works Director/City Engineer who combines technical expertise with strong leadership to guide design, construction, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure. This on-site role offers a salary range of $201,199 to $256,787 and requires a licensed professional civil engineer with local government experience.

Filing Deadline: November 19, 2026. The successful candidate will build cross-department collaboration, manage limited resources, and

Qualifications

• Licensed PE with local government experience.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead public works and city engineering teams.
• Oversee design, project management and maintenance of municipal infrastructure.
• Collaborate across departments and with regional partners to advance priorities.

Education

Licensed Professional Civil Engineer

Job description

The City of Hercules is seeking an experienced Public Works Director/City Engineer who combines technical expertise with strong leadership to guide design, construction, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure. This on-site role offers a salary range of $201,199 to $256,787 and requires a licensed professional civil engineer with local government experience.

Filing Deadline: November 19, 2026. The successful candidate will build cross-department collaboration, manage limited resources, and