Senior Civil Engineer

The current vacancies are within the Recycling and Solid Waste and the Road Design sections of the Department of Community Development and Infrastructure, Public Works Division.

The Recycling and Solid Waste position will serve as the Recycling and Solid Waste Services Manager and does not require possession of a valid California Civil Engineer Professional Engineer certificate of registration. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in recycling and solid waste services and have the knowledge and ability to interpret complex site development engineering projects in the context of landfill operations and capital projects.

The Road Design position does require possession of a valid California Civil Engineer Professional Engineer certificate of registration. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in public works engineering, including reviewing and approving engineering drawings and improvement plans for infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, storm drains, and bike paths. They are knowledgeable in applicable laws and County/Caltrans design standards.

Candidates will demonstrate proven leadership ability, as they will supervise a team of engineers, technical and support staff, providing technical guidance and direction. Excellent communication skills are critical, as they will work closely with other departments, agencies, developers and the public, ensuring projects comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Experience managing budgets, preparing reports, and solving complex engineering challenges will further enhance their ability to thrive in this role.

THE JOB: Under general direction, plan, direct, coordinate, schedule, review and evaluate the work of a section of the Public Works Department or Planning Department; review and analyze technical and engineering issues; and perform other duties as required.  Positions in this classification work directly for an Assistant Director and are typically responsible for managing a section in the Public Works or Planning Departments. This classification is the first full supervisory and management level classification in the professional and technical engineering series. Incumbents supervise a staff of engineers, paraprofessional engineers, engineering aides, maintenance staff and other support staff. In addition to supervising the work of staff, incumbents perform the most difficult and complex engineering work or serve as the technical expert in reviewing and analyzing engineering issues.

 The Recycling and Solid Waste section oversees landfill and transfer station programs, the development and implementation of annual permit compliance plan, and solid waste capital projects, including project development and engineering design, bid procurement, construction quality assurance, fiscal management and permitting; manages solid waste and recycling collection, franchise agreements for incorporated areas, and landfill and transfer station gate data and revenue collection.

The Road Design section approves engineering drawings; directs and oversees the preparation of engineering designs, plans and specifications for the construction of public works improvement projects including roads, storm drains, bridges, and bike paths.

Employees may be eligible for up to two days of remote work per week following the successful completion of the probationary period, based on job duties and operational needs.

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college with a major in civil, traffic, environmental, or sanitary engineering; or biological, chemical, physical or soil science; or a related field; AND five (5) years of increasingly responsible engineering experience that demonstrates possession and application of the knowledge and abilities listed below. A master’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required engineering experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  

License: Possession of a valid California class C driver license.

Certificate: For some assignments: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

For more information, go to: Employment Opportunities – Santa Cruz County