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Senior Civil

County of San Diego
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025

Salary : $150,425.60 Annually

Location : County of San Diego, CA

Job Type : Regular - Full time

Job Number : 24372004

Department : Public Works, Dept of, Road

Opening Date : 04 / 17 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Summary

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

Interviews will be held on an ongoing weekly basis

Reflecting our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, all candidates hired for this position will be eligible to receive an annual base salary of $ 150,425.60.

The following additional pay incentives and premiums are available :

  • 5% En gineer Premium (applied to time worked)
  • This hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee's name on your job application in the space provided.

The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for

Are you ready to take the lead in engineering innovation and infrastructure development? The County of San Diego is seeking dynamic Senior Civil Engineers to spearhead transformative projects that will enhance our communities and improve the lives of residents across the region.

As a Senior Civil Engineer with the County of San Diego, you will play a pivotal role in designing, planning, and managing a diverse range of public works projects, from roadway improvements and bridge construction to water resource management and environmental sustainability initiatives. You'll collaborate with a talented team of engineers to deliver projects that prioritize safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship. Senior Civil Engineers are responsible for performing, supervising, and coordinating professional civil or structural engineering work in the field and office. This is a lead / supervisory level job class responsible for managing highly visible and sensitive projects. This eligible list may be used to fill vacancies within and the

This position itself is a lead / supervisory level class in the Civil Engineer series with a career ladder that includes Assistant Engineer, Civil Engineer, and Senior Civil Engineer. The career ladder offers a great opportunity for professional growth and development within the series and the County of San Diego.

HIRING PROCESS AND TIMELINE :

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

  • Job Offer and Background Process begins after interviews. Note : Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
  • Pre-employment Medical Screening : Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
  • Anticipated Start Date : Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
  • If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

    Current registration by the State of California as a Professional Engineer, AND ,

    1. Two (2) years of post-registration experience performing professional civil or structural engineering work; OR ,

    2. Two (2) years of experience as a Civil Engineer with the County of San Diego.

    Click to review the complete job description, including minimum qualifications, examples of duties, essential functions, etc.

    The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

    The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

    Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and / or supplemental questionnaire.

    CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT :

    As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

    EVALUATION PROCESS :

    Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.

    Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

    Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

    As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

    The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.

    Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!

    The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of : a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include : integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a that will create a County that works for all.

    Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers . The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county , city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.

    The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.

    Click here to see the Non-Management Benefits Summary

    Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume" or "See Application" as these are not acceptable answers.Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.Please be sure to review the minimum qualifications for this recruitment.Do you understand this information?

    Are you currently registered by the State of California as a Professional Engineer?

    How many years of post-registration experience performing professional civil OR structural engineering work do you have?

  • At least 2 years of the experience described above
  • None of the above
  • If you selected, "At least 2 years of the experience described above," on Question #3 did you reference this experience in the Work Experience Section of your online job application?

    Please indicate your experience in the following disciplines and specialties (Check all that apply) :

  • Land Development
  • Traffic Engineering
  • Pavement Management
  • CIP Planning & Design
  • Review (Plan Check) of Engineering Plans, Calculations, and Reports
  • Utility / Drainage Engineering
  • Flood Control
  • Construction Engineering / Inspection
  • None of the above
  • If you selected at least one of the experience areas on Question #5, did you reference this experience in the Work Experience Section of your online job application?

    Please indicate your experience with the following engineering related tasks. Check all boxes below that apply to your work experience.

  • Grading Plans
  • Improvement Plans
  • Traffic Signals, Signing and Striping Plans
  • Culvert Maintenance Rehabilitation
  • Stormwater Quality Management Plans / Hydromodification Studies
  • Project Conditions
  • Contract Management
  • Building Plans
  • Construction Inspections
  • None of the above
  • If you selected at least one of the experience areas on Question #7, then did you reference this experience in the Work Experience Section of your online job application?

    Do you have work experience as a full supervisor and / or lead worker?

    Were you referred by a County employee to apply for this position? Note : effective September 9, 2022, County employees are eligible to earn cash awards for any candidates they refer to hard to recruit positions that are then hired.

    If you responded "Yes" to the above, in the space provided please list the name of the County employee that referred you.

    Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?

  • Direct Mail Flyer
  • San Diego County website
  • Governmentjobs.com
  • Veteran Outreach / FFSC
  • Mana de San Diego
  • Family, Neighbors, Friends
  • County Employee Resources Group
  • College / University Career Site
  • County Social Media
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Voice and Viewpoint
  • Job Fair / Career Event
  • Other
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