Salary : $126,834.45 - $154,168.56 Annually
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00007
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 02/20/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: FGMA
DescriptionThe City of Fairfield invites your interest for the position of Senior Civil Engineer within the Public Works Department!Interested candidates should apply online by clicking HEREConfidential inquiries are welcomed to Greg Nelson at (916) 581-1426 or ABOUT FAIRFIELDFairfield, the heart of Solano County, is a diverse and growing community located halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, close to Napa and Sonoma. With 24 parks, numerous bike trails and two championship golf courses, Fairfield is a great family community with just under 120,000 residents. It is a thriving business hub with notable international companies such as Jelly Belly, Anheuser-Busch, Clorox, Ball Metal, and Meyer Corporation. It is home to a 1.0M sq. ft. regional shopping center, a large auto center, and Travis Air Force Base. Bordered by farms and vineyards, the City's well-developed infrastructure and business-friendly attitude provide the foundation for strong growth and an enhanced quality of life.
The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism.This recruitment my close at any time, without notice, once a suitably strong group of candidates has been established. Minimum Qualifications - Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering is required.
- Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in professional Civil Engineering including two (2) years equivalent to an Associate Engineer with the City of Fairfield are required.
- Licensure: Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required.
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The City of Fairfield offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes City contribution toward the Public Employees' Retirement System and deferred savings; medical, dental and vision; life insurance; paid holidays, vacation, personal leave and sick leave.
For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please click on the following link *
*Benefits, terms and conditions of employment may be amended or modified through the collective bargaining process. 
