The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in civil engineering, with a focus on reviewing complex site development engineering and geology projects. They should demonstrate a solid understanding of stormwater management principles, road and transportation engineering, sanitary sewer design, site grading design, geotechnical engineering, and engineering geology principles, with the ability to review and approve technical reports and plans for residential, commercial, and subdivision developments.

This candidate will have proven leadership abilities, as they will supervise a team of engineers and support staff, providing technical guidance and direction. Excellent communication skills are critical, as they will work closely with other departments, agencies, developers and the public, ensuring projects comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Experience managing budgets, preparing reports, and solving complex engineering challenges will further enhance their ability to thrive in this role.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will hold a valid California Civil Engineer Professional Engineering certificate of registration. A solid history of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering; experience participating in the permit review process as a private consultant and public agency reviewer is highly desirable.

The current vacancy is a Senior Civil Engineer position in the Unified Permit Center, CDI - Planning Division, to oversee the Permit Engineering Group. This group is responsible for implementation of permitting requirements for private development infrastructure, including the areas of stormwater, roads / transportation, sanitation, subdivision mapping, grading, soils engineering and geology. The position generally consists of overseeing the staff who review permits for compliance with the Public Works Design Criteria and Subdivision Map Act; the County Grading, Erosion Control, and Geologic Hazards ordinances; and the geotechnical requirements of the California Building Code

County of Santa Cruz, CA jobs

Senior Civil Engineer