Deputy Director of Public Works – Engineering

The San Joaquin County Public Works Department is seeking a dynamic, seasoned leader to serve as a Deputy Director of Public Works, overseeing the critical Engineering Services functional area. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring a professional with proven ability to drive complex infrastructure projects and manage a large multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate is a results-oriented leader committed to public service and technical excellence.

Reporting directly to the Director of Public Works, the Deputy Director is responsible for the overall strategic direction, management, and administration of Engineering Services. This includes:

Strategic Direction and Oversight: Providing comprehensive leadership, direction, and oversight for all functions within Engineering Services.

Team Leadership: Leading and mentoring a substantial technical workforce,Engineering Services, that currently accounts for 68 full-time allocated
positions within the department.

Core Functions: Direct oversight of specialized units, including:
    *  Bridge Engineering
    *  Design Engineering
    *  Field Engineering
    *  Transportation Engineering

Desirable Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited university with a major in civil engineering, or a closely related field.

Experience: Five years of professional engineering work in a supervisory or administrative capacity with a large organization performing diversified public
works activities, two years of which must have been as a Registered Civil Engineer.

Required Qualifications

License: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Certificate: Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.