Date Posted:

April 11, 2025

Senior Civil Engineer
County of Marin
Department of Public Works
San Rafael, California
$135,928.00 – $165,256.00 Annually

Description:  
The Senior Civil Engineer plans, manages, and coordinates the engineering program. Using broad parameters of departmental policy guidelines, this position exercises substantial initiative, judgment, and expertise to meet program and project outcomes. The Senior Civil Engineer creates the scope on large civil engineering projects with complex budgets and timelines, integrating numerous elements that significant stakeholder involvement and sensitivity. This position provides direction and mentorship to more junior staff and oversees both technical and administrative work performed by their staff and ensures that projects are completed efficiently and effectively for the public good. Informing the public and Board of Supervisors, selecting consultants, preparing contract documents, reviewing project plans and specifications prepared by consultants, and administering contracts during construction are performed by the Senior Civil Engineer. 

Minimum Qualifications:
Four years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience. At least one year of the required professional experience must have included functioning in a supervisory capacity or managing a project that included directing the work of project staff and/or consultants.

Licenses and Certifications:
Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.

Signing bonus:
In addition to a competitive compensations package, new, full-time, regular hire Senior Civil Engineers are eligible to receive a $10,000 signing bonus which will be split into two equal payments: 50% at time of hire (i.e. first paycheck) and the remaining 50% after successful completion of their probationary period.

Hybrid schedule: 
The Department of Public Works has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.

How to Apply:
Visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marincounty/jobs/4902393/senior-civil-engineer-engineering. 

Filing Deadline:
Wednesday, 4/30/2025, 11:59 P.M. EOE