Job Details

Engineering Manager

Base salary to increase by 3% in July 2026. Additional benefit of a City take home vehicle. Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs projects and staff within the Engineering Department, including long- and short-range project planning, environmental programs/planning and compliance, design, construction, permitting, right-of-way, and other programs; coordinates divisional activities with other City departments and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Engineer; may act for the City Engineer in their absence; and performs related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Assumes managerial responsibility for all services and activities of the assigned division, including public and private sub-division projects, capital improvement programs, grading, and/or field inspection work.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and reviews with the City Engineer; directs the implementation of improvements.
• Trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Assists with planning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work plan for the division; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems, assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.
• Manages assigned capital improvement projects, and provides technical engineering oversight for planning, design and construction phases.
• Identifies grant funding opportunities and oversees preparation of grant applications and manages grant funded projects.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the assigned division's annual budget and the capital improvements budget.
• Recommends and administers policies and procedures such as procedure guidelines, design standards, and standard plans and specifications while ensuring that operation and maintenance, financial, regulatory and legal requirements are met.
• Oversees the development of consultant requests for proposal for professional and/or construction services and the advertising and bid processes; evaluates proposals and recommends project award; administers contracts after award.
• Negotiates and administers contracts for construction projects; ensures contractor compliance with City standards and specifications, time and budget estimates; analyzes and resolves complex problems that may arise; recommends and approves field changes as required.
• Conducts capital improvement project planning activities; provides oversight and input into the conceptual design of engineering projects; investigates and resolves problems with scope of work or cost issues of major facility upgrade and replacement projects.
• Analyzes civil engineering plan design, specifications, consultant and staff comments in accordance with design requirements and municipal and intergovernmental standards and regulations; recommends approval or additional engineering conditions and changes.
• Reviews and approves all grading plans and permits; all plans and specifications for capital improvement projects; all tract and parcel maps, lot line adjustments, and legal reviews; all controversial encroachment permits; and other engineering and design documents.
• Meets and confers with contractors, engineers, developers, architects, a variety of outside agencies, and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters; provides information regarding City development requirements.
• Prepares, reviews and completes various reports, including City Council agenda reports, employee performance reviews and division related documentation and correspondence.
• Provides technical information and instruction regarding applicable procedures and methods; interprets and explains rules, regulations and procedures; answers questions and resolves concerns.
• Responds to and resolves various issues with residents, other departments representatives, and outside agencies, including slope and drainage, storm drain, channel rehabilitation, and flood zones.
• Serves as a liaison for the Engineering Division with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; attends meetings, as necessary; provides staff support to commissions, committees and task forces, as necessary; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues.
• Provides highly complex staff assistance to the City Engineer; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to Engineering programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
• Develops and reviews staff reports related to engineering activities and services; may present information to the City Council and various commissions, committees and boards; performs a variety of public relations and outreach work related to assigned activities.
• Participates on a variety of boards, commissions, committees, and task forces; attends and participates in professional groups and committees; stays abreast of new trends and innovations.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to problems and complaints from citizens in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, project management, and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision. Principles and practices of public agency budget development, administration and accountability. Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation and the training of staff in work procedures. Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, cost estimating, construction, installation, and inspection of a wide variety of municipal facilities, miscellaneous buildings and structures. Civil and transportation engineering principles, concepts, standards, and practices associated with public works programs and private development projects. Principles and practices of environmental impact assessment and related regulatory processes. Methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works projects. Contract management practices in a public agency setting. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations, and procedures, including Subdivision Map Act and subdivision agreements and conveyances. Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting effective staff reports. General principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area. Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the Engineering Division. Safety principles and practices. Record keeping principles and procedures. Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment. Computer applications related to the work. English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. Techniques for dealing effectively with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff, in person and over the telephone. Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups and various business, professional, educational, regulatory and legislative organizations. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.

Ability to: Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient engineering services. Plan, organize and direct effective capital improvement and public works engineering services programs. Conduct complex civil engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations and prepare effective technical reports. Analyze and interpret engineering plans and specifications in accordance with design requirements and applicable standards and regulations. Manage and monitor complex projects, on-time and within budget. Plan, organize, schedule, assign, review and evaluate the work of staff. Train staff in work procedures. Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques. Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures and other written materials. Analyze, interpret, summarize and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner. Interpret, explain, and ensure compliance with City policies and procedures, complex laws, codes, regulations and ordinances. Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations and prepare effective technical staff reports. Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations and in meetings with individuals. Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities and meet critical time deadlines. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone and in writing. Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field and five (5) years of civil engineering and/or public works experience, including two (2) years of high-level project management or supervisory experience. Possession of a Master'