Join the City of San Marcos Land Development Division as the Special Projects Principal Engineer and shape the development of an innovative new downtown area! Lead the City review and coordination of this intriguing program of North City projects, including high-rise residential structures, walkable streets alive with unique businesses and services, and active transportation improvements- just across the street from Cal State San Marcos and in the middle of it all. The development is inspiring, fast-paced, and challenging. 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 Principal Civil Engineer, payable upon successful completion of a satisfactory 6-month performance evaluation.
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THE POSITION
As the Special Projects Principal Engineer, you work with applicant/developer teams, City staff, residents, and external agencies to guide the priorities and direction of specially assigned North City East projects from inception, through the entitlement process, to the development of construction drawings, and into construction. Develop strong professional partnerships as you navigate this fascinating redevelopment of a new downtown area for San Marcos. Lend your perspective and experience to staff engineers who can benefit greatly from the wealth of experience that you bring to the San Marcos culture. The position reports to the Land Development Principal Civil Engineer lead. Click here to read the full job description and learn more about the Special Projects Principal Engineer position. The Special Projects Principal Civil Engineer is a full time, limited two-year term position. THE IDEAL CANDIDATEYou are a highly-experienced project engineer with technical expertise in the review of grading and public improvement plans, subdivision mapping, and technical studies such as flood analyses, stormwater quality documents, soils reports, drainage studies, traffic impact analyses, and CEQA documents.
San Marcos welcomes you to this exciting next step in your career! While you are continuing to build upon your engineering legacy with us, we support you with:
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. Whether you thrive in the office, on-site, or with a blended approach, 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 arrangements that could include less-than-full-time work. Let us learn about you- we are open to meeting your needs. Fulfilling and Meaningful Work, Built to Last.You’ve achieved a level of professional success, and you’re driven by work that moves you and that positively impacts the community. Find that with San Marcos and North City East- from 12-story student housing buildings, to affordable housing projects, to reimagining San Marcos streets with active transportation improvements. Excitement is building in North City East- 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 we’re open to creating a schedule that works for you.
- Gain generous health benefits (all medical premiums employer paid at 90%)
- Enjoy ample time off (14 paid holidays, vacation and executive 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 join us for coffee- San Marcos is a great place to be, and we’d love to tell you more about it.
| APPLICATION PERIOD | Applications accepted beginning March 13, 2025 |
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
| This recruitment will accept applications on a continuous basis and will be open until filled. |
FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW
| The first review of applications will be held on April 7, 2025. Select candidates will be contacted when the first interview date has been established. |
| FIRST INTERVIEWS | TBD |
| SECOND INTERVIEWS | TBD |
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:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field.
Six years of increasingly responsible, professional civil engineering experience, including two years of project management, administrative, and/or supervisory responsibility.
License and Certification
Possession of a valid California Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer is required. Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
