PORT SUPERVISING ENGINEER (CIVIL WORK)

Salary: $16,290.00 - $20,181.00 Monthly
Location : Various, Oakland, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026A-020
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 11/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Job Description
*** All completed applications for this position must be submitted online no later than 5:00 pm, on the closing date of the recruitment. PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please follow all submission instructions to ensure your application is complete. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of online applications, therefore, it is important for online applications to be completed fully. Late applications will not be accepted beyond the closing time and date for any reason, including any technical issues, such as system, browser, or computer failures, etc. ***

Under general direction, the Port Supervising Civil Engineer directs a section of a department and manages complex Port projects. The scope of the job requires extensive knowledge of the department's goals, objectives and policies. Port Supervising Engineers are confronted with periodic major problems that they are expected to resolve on their own initiative. Performs other duties as required.
Examples of Duties
Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed. Incumbent may perform other related duties at the equivalent level.

• Plans, organizes, assigns, directs and participates in the planning, preliminary and final design, review, construction and project management of the full range of Port public works projects.
• Prepares complex engineering designs and economic analyses for the full range of Port public works projects.
• Develops and implements project schedules; monitors budgets and schedules of Port projects; ensures timely completion of projects within budget.
• Manages Capital Improvement Projects to provide all the types of improvements necessary to serve the Aviation, Maritime and Commercial Real Estate Divisions; acts as a consultant or coordinator to revenue divisions and to other local, state and federal agencies.
• Drafts and negotiates contracts with consultant engineers, architects and others; approves payments to consultants; coordinates and reviews reports, plans and specifications submitted by consultants.
• Supervises the activities of subordinate engineers and technical personnel, including training and evaluating performance; involves and trains staff in negotiations with consultants.
• Develops and administers section, program or project budgets.
• Prepares Board letters for action by the Board of Port Commissioners.
• Responds to and investigates requests for information and complaints; resolves disputes and answers questions from tenants, the public and revenue divisions and public agencies.
• Prepares and makes presentations to the Board of Port Commissioners, the revenue divisions, tenants and citizen's groups.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This position requires a combination of education and experience reflecting possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical combination may include graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and two years of professional civil engineering experience at the level equivalent to the Port Associate Engineer that includes at least two years lead or supervisory experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform the typical task and duties of the position successfully, the knowledge, skills and/or abilities listed below are required.

Knowledge of:

• Current practices and procedures of civil engineering as applied to Port public works projects.
• Current construction methods, materials and equipment relevant municipal engineering laws, ordinances, codes, specifications and plans.
• Theory, principles and practices of supervision and management.
• Port policies and applicable engineering laws, ordinances, codes , specifications and plans.
• Current engineering project management and inspection methods.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Computer systems and applications.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written formats.
• Plan, organize, direct and evaluate Port public work projects.
• negotiate informal construction contracts and manage all construction contracts.
• Interpret city, state and federal regulations pertaining to assigned Port-engineering projects.
• Coordinate projects between the Engineering Division, the revenue divisions, tenants and outside agencies.
• Handle stressful and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices.

THE SELECTION PROCESS
Stage I: Application, PE Registration and Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation (Pass/Fail) - The first stage in the selection process will consist of an application, PE registration, and supplemental questionnaire appraisal review (pass/fail). Applications submitted without an attached PE registration and completed supplemental questionnaire will not be given further consideration. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement to the next stage. Only the most suitably qualified candidates will be invited to Stage II.

Stage II: Assessment Examination (Weighted 100%) - The second stage of the selection process may consist of a combination of job-related situational project exercises and an oral panel interview designed to assess technical knowledge and any additional other KSAs. Job-related situational project exercises may consist of written exercises, performance exercises or other situational exercises that would assess the KSAs. The Assessment Examination is designed to test your overall aptitude for the position.
Candidates must achieve a scale score of 70 or more on this examination to be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. The Port of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.
Additional Requirements
Possession of registration as a professional civil engineer issued by the State of California.

Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time and for the duration of appointment.

The incumbent may be subject to call back in emergency situations or to ensure the continued operation of the Port.

Incumbents in this classification may be assigned either to the Airport or Harbor work location. In order to comply with the security requirements of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for incumbents assigned to the airport and U.S. Customs for individuals who have unescorted access to secured areas of the harbor, each incumbent is required to successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check, which will include a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA), prior to being considered for this position.

The incumbent assigned to the airport may be required to complete and pass a U.S. Customs Airport Security Program Check (19CFR122.182). This status must be maintained for the duration of employment at the Airport.
The Port of Oakland's benefit program ranks among the best in the region for public jurisdictions and is designed to reward performance and promote a balanced lifestyle, both at the workplace and away from the workplace, for its employees and their families. The Port is committed to the health and well-being of its employees and has been recognized as a FIT-Friendly Employer by the American Heart Association.

• The Port is part of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS is a defined pension provided to regular full-time employees that work for the Port. The CalPERS defined pension is based on predetermined formula that factors in an employee's earnings history, tenure of service and age. The retirement formula for new hires is 2% at 62 years of age or 2.5% at 55 for with other CalPERS service and/or reciprocity.
• The Port offers retiree medical benefits for employees and dependents after 10 years of CalPERS service (including 5 years at the Port).
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for employees and dependent health insurance coverage not to exceed the Kaiser-HMO Family Plan; cash in lieu of medical benefit is also available.
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for dental and vision coverage.
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage and reimburses employees for the State Disability Insurance.
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for life insurance at one-time annual salary with certain limits.
• The Port offers a Deferred Compensation Plan allowing employees to save and invest money for retirement with tax benefits.

Time Away from Work

• From 2 to 5 weeks of vacation depending on years of employment at the Port.
• 10 days of management leave for employees exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• 1 paid Floating Holiday per year.
• 12 days of sick leave per year after three months of employment which includes 4 days of personal leave.
• 13 paid holidays as well as the second half of the shift on December 24 and December 31.

01

The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to assess your qualifications, training and experience in specific job relevant areas. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine if you move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses (such as N/A or see application), false statements, omissions, or partial information may disqualify you from the selection process. Therefore, please answer all of the questions thoroughly and truthfully. Your answers to these questions, along with your completed application, will be used to select the most qualified candidates to advance in the selection process.Please indicate that you have read and understand the instructions listed above.

• Yes
• No

02

Describe your project management experience, focusing on how you maintain scope, schedule, and budget, as well as your internal and external communication approach on complex or sensitive projects. Highlight 2-3 key projects that best demonstrate these skills.
03

Port and airport environments operate 24/7/365, meaning critical infrastructure issues rarely happen during standard business hours. Describe a time when you encountered an unexpected, high-stakes failure or site condition outside of normal working hours. How did you take ownership of the situation, and what steps did you take to independently resolve it without waiting for management direction?
04

In fast-paced capital improvement programs, it is easy to stay heads-down on assigned tasks. Describe a time you noticed a critical gap, flaw, or risk in a design package or active construction site that was not in your direct scope of responsibility. How did you handle it, and what did you do to ensure it was corrected?
05

Major port infrastructure projects often involve complex multi-agency coordination (such as FAA, maritime stakeholders, environmental agencies) and rigid regulatory hurdles. Describe a situation where a critical project component stalled or faced significant resistance. How did you leverage your independent drive to push the initiative forward and get cross-functional buy-in?
Required Question