Senior Civil Engineer (20601873)

Location

37101 Newark Blvd Newark, 94560

Description

The City of Newark is seeking energetic, dynamic and skilled Senior Civil Engineerto support Capital Improvement Projects.This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage transformative projects and play a crucial role in Newark’s growth and infrastructure improvement.

The Senior Civil Engineer-Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) will be instrumental in overseeing projects that shape our city’s infrastructure and public spaces. This key role involves planning, designing, and delivering high-quality projects such as roadway improvements, parks enhancements, and utility upgrades. The Senior Civil Engineer will oversee project budgets, schedules, and contracts while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal standards.

The position reports to the City Engineer and will act as a trusted liaison between the City and the Newark community. If you’re a collaborative professional with a passion for balancing innovation and compliance in a dynamic and growing community, we’d love to have you on our team!

As part of Newark’s Public Works Department, the Senior Civil Engineer will deliver innovative solutions that meet Newark’s long-term infrastructure goals. If you’re passionate about improving public infrastructure and enjoy managing impactful projects in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education/Training:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in professional civil engineering work, including two years of supervisory and project management responsibility.

License:

• Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
• Current registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California.

Job Description URL:

https://www.newark.org/home/showpublisheddocument/10179/638434292954630000

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an energetic, experienced, and motivated leader with a passion for enhancing the quality of life for Newark's residents through effective and sustainable engineering practices. This individual thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to excellence, demonstrating a genuine dedication to advancing the city’s infrastructure and public works initiatives.

The successful candidate should demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, the ability to adapt to diverse challenges, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. These positions are ideal for professionals who enjoy working closely with teams to foster a high-performing, customer service-oriented environment.

You should have a proven track record in preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide range of Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs). This includes overseeing construction inspections, contract administration, and ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget. Experience leading teams of engineers, technical staff, construction inspectors, and consultants through the scoping, planning, design, and construction phases is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will exemplify the City’s PRIDE values—Personal Service, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Diversity, and Engagement—in their leadership and professional responsibilities. They will deliver outstanding Personal Service in a courteous and professional manner. Their Resourcefulness will be evident in their ability to manage complex projects. With a focus on Innovation, they will drive improvements in project delivery and engineering practices. They will embrace Diversity by fostering inclusivity and respect in all interactions with staff, contractors, and the community. Through active Engagement, they will build strong partnerships, mentor team members, and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.

Benefits

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: The City contributes the following amounts to employee health and welfare benefits:
  • Employee only: $932
  • Employee + 1 dependent: $1,862
  • Employee + 2 or more dependents: $2,460

If employee declines any or part of the City's cafeteria plan, employee may receive up to $450 cashout per month. Any cashout will be paid to the employee in taxable compensation. Proof of medical insurance is required.

• Retirement: CalPERS 2.5% @ 55 for Classic members or 2.0% @ 62 for New PEPRA members. The City does not participate in Social Security. The City participates in Medicare.
• General Leave: 184 to 264 hours of general leave accrual each year, depending on length of service. Up to 80 hours of general leave may be converted to pay per fiscal year.
• Management Leave: Up to 56 hours per fiscal year.
• Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year.
• Deferred Compensation:Voluntary participation.
• Life Insurance:City-paid $50,000 policy.
• Educational Reimbursement: Up to $10,000 lifetime benefit.
• Long-term and Short-term Disability:Voluntary participation.
• Health Allowance: $100/month.
• Health & Wellness: On-site bicycle lockers; employees and eligible family members have free use of the gym, exercise equipment and aquatic facilities at the Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic Center, as well as resident rates for classes and rentals

You may review the Compensation and Benefit Plan on our website for additional details:

Special Instructions

APPLICATION PROCESS

An application and resume must be submitted through CalOpps. The first round of application reviews will be on the week of April 21st, 2025.Finalists will then be invited to an oral board interview. The selected final candidate will be required to complete a background check, including fingerprinting, credit check and a basic physical exam.

We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department as early as possible for accommodation requests.

The City of Newark is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace, and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of any local, state, or federal protected class.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath.

All government employees are disaster service workers as defined by California Government Code Section 3100. In addition to everyday duties, employees have the added responsibility of helping throughout any disaster.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:

(510)578-4267

Contact email:

[email protected]