Senior Civil Engineer

Join the City of San Marcos Land Development Division as the Senior Civil Engineer and shape its emerging community.

Be a key player on City review and coordination of inspiring, fast-paced, and challenging development projects including high-rise residential structures, walkable streets alive with unique businesses and services, and active transportation improvements city-wide. Your contributions will shape a city that serves generations to come.

Hiring Incentive : San Marcos offers competitive benefits, including a $10,000 Hiring Incentive for the Senior Civil Engineer, payable upon successful completion of a satisfactory 6-month performance evaluation.

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THE POSITION

Project Involvement : Collaborate on major city projects including North City developments, San Marcos Boulevard revitalization, and a mixed-use artistic development in the Marcos Specific Plan area.

City-wide Collaboration : Work closely with Traffic, Building, Planning, and other City departments on a wide range of development projects from single-family homes to large-scale commercial and mixed-use developments.

Technical Review & Oversight : Conduct and oversee reviews of grading plans, public improvements, subdivision maps, and technical studies (e.g., stormwater, soils, drainage, traffic, CEQA).

Engineering Leadership : Support project engineers through the entitlement process, offering technical guidance and helping resolve complex design challenges from planning through construction.

Public Representation : Represent the Land Development Division at Planning Commission and City Council hearings, presenting engineering-related information and recommendations.

Standards & Policy Guidance : Provide expertise on engineering standards and advise on updates to City policies and regulations to align with industry and legal requirements.

Team Leadership & Mentorship : Supervise and mentor junior staff, promote a collaborative and solution-oriented culture, and support the Principal Civil Engineer in managing workload and resolving technical issues.

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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You are a highly-experienced project engineer with deep technical expertise in reviewing grading and public improvement plans, subdivision maps, and a wide range of technical studies including flood analyses, stormwater quality documents, soils reports, drainage studies, traffic impact analyses, and CEQA documents. With a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach, you assist in tackling complex engineering challenges through collaboration and partnership. Known for being responsive, accountable, and dependable, you build trust with both the community and customers. You value and foster a strong, positive working culture, setting the tone for professionalism and service excellence. As a committed mentor, you actively support the growth and development of junior staff, cultivating a team environment rooted in support and continuous learning. You uphold and enhance the San Marcos legacy of customer service with creativity, respect, and a focus on building productive, lasting relationships.

WHY CHOOSE US?
San Marcos welcomes you to this exciting next step in your career! While you are building upon your engineering legacy with us, we support you:

Enhanced Quality of Life.
We know work-life balance is key. Enjoy a rewarding career with flexible work arrangements, while making a lasting impact on the safety, mobility, and livability of our community. We offer flexible scheduling and hybrid work options to support your productivity and well-being. We are open to creating a schedule that works for you.

Time to Make a Difference, and Time for Yourself.
If you are looking to balance your professional development with personal commitments, we want to hear from you. San Marcos is open to supporting your contributions with flexible arrangements. Let us learn about you- we are open to meeting your needs.

Fulfilling and Meaningful Work, Built to Last.
Youve achieved a level of professional success, and youre driven by work that moves you and that positively impacts the community. . Excitement is building in San Marcos- be a part of it.

The Right Perks

• Earn a competitive salary
• Our 9/80 work week means you'll have every other Friday off, and were open to creating a schedule that works for you
• Eligible for the Citys remote work policy
• Gain generous health benefits (all medical premiums employer paid at 90%)
• Enjoy ample time off (14 paid holidays , vacation and sick leave)
• Participate in the CalPERS retirement system (Classic members 2% @ 55, PEPRA members 2% @ 62) and Social Security

CONTACT US

Think you might be interested? Would you like to learn more about this position? Call, email, or grab a coffee with us at a time that works for you- San Marcos is a great place to be, and wed love to tell you more about it. We're happy to discuss any questions or interest you may have, so please reach out and schedule a time to talk with our team: Kyrenne Chua, Principal Civil Engineer, ... t.

If you are ready to join a team that welcomes fresh ideas and empowers you to put them to work in a city that is hitting its stride we'd love to hear from you.

Recruitment Timeline:

APPLICATION PERIOD Applications will be accepted beginning July 17, 2025 OPEN UNTIL FILLED This recruitment will accept applications on a continuous basis and will be open until filled. FIRST APPLICATION REIVEW The first review of applications will be held on the week of August 25, 2025. Selected candidates will be contacted when the first interview date has been established. FIRST INTERVIEWS Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 9th SECOND INTERVIEWS Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 16th Click here to read the full job description and learn more about the Senior Civil Engineer position.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or an engineering-related field is preferred. However, equivalent experience, certification, licensure and/or education from an accredited college or university will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience
Five years of responsible experience in civil engineering, with two years of experience leading staff and/or supervising projects. Municipal or public agency experience preferred.
License or Certificate Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.

Possession and maintenance of a valid certificate or registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.