Senior Civil Engineer

The
City of Pleasanton
is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking
Senior Civil Engineer
to serve as the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager. In this vital leadership role, you will guide the planning, development, and delivery of the City's multi-year Capital Improvement Program, advancing projects that support safe transportation networks, high-quality public facilities, and well-maintained parks. This position oversees a talented in-house design team and collaborates extensively across departments to develop the City's five-year CIP forecast, prioritize infrastructure needs, and align funding strategies with project goals. The CIP Manager leads the full project lifecycle, from early planning and environmental review through design, procurement, construction, and closeout, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role also serves as a key liaison to consultants, contractors, community members, and the City Council. For candidates who value teamwork, impact, and the challenge of balancing complex capital priorities with limited resources, Pleasanton offers an opportunity to shape the future of a thriving community.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• A strategic thinker who understands how to plan and deliver a complex, multi-year Capital Improvement Program.
• An experienced civil engineer with strong technical expertise in transportation, facilities, or municipal infrastructure.
• A collaborative leader who builds strong relationships across departments, with consultants, and with the community.
• A skilled project manager who can balance competing priorities, limited resources, and high expectations.
• An effective communicator who can clearly present information to stakeholders, community members, and the City Council.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the development and management of the City's five-year Capital Improvement Program.
• Oversee a highly skilled in-house design team focused on transportation and architectural projects.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize infrastructure needs in coordination with multiple City departments.
• Develop project estimates and oversee funding strategies including grants, bonds, and special revenue sources.
• Guide projects through planning, environmental review, design, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Direct the preparation of plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Serve as a key liaison to consultants, contractors, stakeholders, the public, and City leadership.
• Lead community engagement efforts and prepare reports and presentations for the City Council.

A Few Reasons You'll Love Working With Us

• You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of Pleasanton's infrastructure and public spaces.
• You'll work with a talented, supportive, and mission-driven team.
• Your work will have a direct and visible impact on the community.
• You'll experience a balance of leadership, technical work, and strategic planning.

A Few Challenges You Might Face

• Managing multiple high-priority projects with fixed timelines and limited resources.
• Balancing long-term capital planning with immediate operational needs.
• Navigating complex funding sources and shifting project priorities.
• Addressing community expectations while ensuring technical feasibility and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinating across departments, consultants, and contractors with differing timelines and priorities.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• A licensed professional engineer with significant experience in municipal capital projects.
• Skilled in developing and managing large, multi-year CIP programs.
• An experienced supervisor who supports, mentors, and develops staff.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing complex workloads.
• Adept at communicating technical information to non-technical audiences, including community members and elected officials.
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative, service-focused environment and is committed to excellence in public project delivery.

For more information about the position, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link:
Senior Civil Engineer.

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for the performance of complex civil engineering, while implementing policies and procedures as established by management.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in performing a wide variety of professional and technical engineering duties.
• Develop, review and revise standards for the design and construction of facilities within the public right-of-way including streets, storm drains, sanitary sewers, water lines, roadway structures, traffic safety and control devices, pedestrian bridges and pathways, and public facilities.
• Support inspection staff by reviewing plan changes and material submittals, addressing non-compliance issues, and managing governing agreements, financial securities, and insurance documents.
• Manage Geologic Hazard Abatement Districts including preparation of annual assessment increases, budgets, design of maintenance and repair capital projects, and solicitation of vendors to perform inspections and construction work.

Educatio
n:
Equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering or another field of study applicable to the responsibilities and requirements of this job class.

Experience
Two years of progressively responsible experience performing duties similar to an Associate Civil Engineer with the City of Pleasanton.

Special Requirements
Possession of registration as a Professional Civil Engineer or closely related discipline within the State of California.

Knowledge Of

• Principles and practices of civil and transportation engineering including surveying, drafting, and design.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Advanced principles and practices of project management.
• Stormwater discharge regulations.
• General knowledge of design principals of transportation, sewer, water, storm, facilities, and land rights.
• Pertinent local, State, and Federal rules, regulations, and laws.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment including relevant software programs.
• Oral and written communication skills; business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation.
• Safe work practices.
• Principles and practices of excellent customer service.

Skill to:

• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Read, write, and comprehend the English language at a level necessary for effective job performance exercising correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Communicate effectively, tactfully, and positively in both oral and written form.
• Operate and use modern office equipment and technology, including computers and applicable software.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
• Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
• Perform the most complex duties related to the performance of professional civil engineering activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Contribute effectively to the accomplishments of City goals, objectives, and activities.

Ability to:

• Organize, implement, and direct assigned engineering operations and activities.
• On an ongoing basis, know and understand all requirements and essential aspects of the job including laws, regulations, rules, and codes related to area of assignment; intermittently access, review, analyze, write, and adjust technical documents, work orders, reports and other files and records; train others; observe performance, review and evaluate the work of others; problem solve issues related to area of assignment; remember various processes and requirements; identify, interpret and communicate technical and numerical information and instructions.
• Remain in stationary position for long periods of time at a desk, table, counter or while driving; intermittently move, traverse and position self while performing work activities and to reach needed items; position self to adjust office equipment or to access low or high items; manipulate operate and activate office equipment and office tools; and move or transport weight of 10 pounds or less.

Application:
To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our online application process at Click on "Job Opportunities".

* SELECTION PLAN *
Applicants Will Be Informed Via Email With Reasonable Notice In Advance Of Any Examination Process Which Will Require Their Attendance. The Following Dates Are Tentative And Subject To Change Based On The Need Of The Agency

TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN
Application Filing Deadline
11:59 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2026

Review Of Minimum Qualifications
Week of February 1, 2026

Panel Interview
Week of TBD

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN