Salary : $181,873.12 - $221,642.72 Annually
Location : San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-L24-A
Department: Roads
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 14

Description
Under general direction, to manage, plan, organize, and direct the engineering and operations divisions within the Roads and Airports Department, which are engaged in a variety of activities, such as planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and management of roads, highways, bridges, and other transportation facilities for which the County is responsible; and to perform a variety of related activities, including special studies and other transportation projects.

Typical Tasks

• Plans, supervises, and directs the work of professional and technical engineering employees involved in the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of transportation systems, including expressways, unincorporated roads, bridges, traffic signals, bicycle, pedestrian, airport, and other facilities;
  
• Supervises the coordination of technical information exchanges with officials of other governmental jurisdictions, other transportation specialists, and the public;
  
• Provides final divisional review of plans, specifications, reports, and other documents prepared by subordinates or outside parties;
  
• Represents the Department before regulatory agencies;
  
• Administers contracts and prepares reports and agreements for approval by Department management and the Board of Supervisors;
  
• Prepares correspondence on a wide range of matters;
  
• Confers with Department management and others in all matters pertaining to divisional business;
  
• Coordinates the acquisition of real property rights necessary for capital projects with the Department's Real Property section;
  
• Supervises the coordination of legal assistance in the preparation of resolutions, agreements, and other legal documents, including construction contract general provisions and special provisions;
  
• May be a subject matter expert in response to legal inquiries;
  
• Prepares divisional budgets;
  
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
  
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Employment Standards

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:

Training and Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities required to perform this function are attained through possession of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field;

AND

Six (6) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience with transportation systems or projects, including at least one (1) year of experience in a capacity comparable to the County of Santa Clara's Senior Civil Engineer or equivalent in a public or private agency having responsibility for transportation and/or public works.

Special Requirements

• Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of appointment.
  
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

Knowledge of:

• The methods, materials, and equipment used in the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of transportation systems and facilities;
  
• Principles and practices of civil engineering, transportation planning, and engineering;
  
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations;
  
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management;
  
• Principles of budget preparation, administration, monitoring, and control.

Ability to:

• Plan, direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of professional and technical personnel;
  
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
  
• Analyze engineering problems and develop effective solutions;
  
• Evaluate and monitor consultant performance;
  
• Make accurate engineering computations;
  
• Establish and maintain effective organizational structures;
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals, public officials, management, public and private agencies, and the general public.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Please include the name of employers, job titles, dates of employment, and hours worked per week for questions asking about work experience.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School or GED equivalent
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Indicate the major field of study for any degrees indicated above. If none, type N/A.
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Are you currently registered as a Civil Engineer in the State of California?

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If you indicated "yes" to the above question, provide your license number below and attach a copy of your certification. If none, type N/A.
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How many years of professional engineering experience do you have with transportation systems or projects?

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• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
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• Ten or more years

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Please describe your professional engineering experience in transportation systems or projects.
Be specific in your responses and submit answers for EACH employer in the following format:
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d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performed
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How many years of professional experience do you have supervising the work of a technical engineering team in a capacity comparable to the County of Santa Clara's Senior Civil Engineer or equivalent in a public or private agency having responsibility for transportation and/or public works?
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• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
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• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten or more years

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Please describe your experience planning, supervising, and directing the work of a professional and technical engineering team in a capacity comparable to the County of Santa Clara's Senior Civil Engineer or equivalent in a public or private agency having responsibility for transportation and/or public works.
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Describe your experience preparing budgets for a project, department, division, or company.
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Please select the area(s) you have experience working in (check all that apply):

• Traffic Engineering
• Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) and Traffic Signal Timing/Operations
• Roads Engineering
• Office Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering (Stormwater, sanitary sewer and regulatory)
• None of the Above

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Please describe your professional engineering experience for any of the areas selected above.
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Do you have relevant experience representing a public agency or company in depositions related to roadway crashes?

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Please describe your relevant experience representing a public agency or company in depositions related to roadway crashes.
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Do you have professional experience managing a Sanitation and/or Special District?

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Please describe your professional experience managing a Sanitation and/or Special District.
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