Senior Civil Engineer - Public Works

Salary : $110,635.20 - $177,008.00 Annually
Location : 305 West Third Street, Oxnard 93030, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 4060-PW-2611-SM
Department: PUBLIC WORKS: ENGINEERING
Opening Date: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
The City of Oxnard's Public Works Department is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to provide engineering leadership, oversee capital improvement projects, and support the delivery of the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) within the Engineering and Capital Projects Division.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Provide senior-level engineering expertise and leadership in the planning, design, review, and delivery of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, with a focus on asphalt and concrete pavement and associated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) facilities.
• Directly supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to the in-house design engineering team, including Civil Engineers, Associate Engineers, and Assistant Engineers.
• Oversee engineering design activities, including the review and approval of plans, specifications, cost estimates, calculations, and constructability reviews.
• Manage the City's Pavement Management System (PMS) and support the development, prioritization, and implementation of the Capital Improvement Program.
• Review public right-of-way improvement plans for Community Development projects to ensure compliance with City standards and applicable regulations.

PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Senior Civil Engineer
SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

As assigned, incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure, or in consideration of risk management.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Civil Engineer in that it provides advanced journey-level engineering and construction project management work and provides oversight of Civil Engineer staff and activities.
WORK SCHEDULE:

The normal work week is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 to 6:00 PM and every other Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 PM. Depending on the work assignment, staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either dependent on each position, which is primarily in an office setting or out in the field. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.

Essential Functions
This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.
POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Staff Supervision and Leadership; directly supervise and mentor the in-house design engineering team
• Engineering Design Oversight; Review and approve engineering studies, plans, specifications, estimates, and calculations.
• Ensure designs comply with federal, state, and City of Oxnard regulations, design standards, and industry best practices.
• Provide technical guidance on roadway, drainage, water, wastewater, and other public infrastructure projects.
• Oversee value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Perform plan review (public right-of-way improvement) for community development projects
• Project Management;
• Manage the City's Pavement Management System (PMS) and updates.
• Assist in development and implementation of the Capital Improvement Program, and monitor project schedules, budgets, and milestones.
• Prioritize projects to meet departmental and City objectives.
• Identify and resolve project risks and resource constraints.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive management.
• Manage multiple capital improvement projects.
• Reviews, evaluates, develops and/or verifies plans, specifications, proposals, contracts, designs and/or other technical documents; monitors compliance with goals, standards, policies, procedures, codes, regulations and related laws. May assign work and monitor the completion of work by others.
• Coordinates reviews and meetings with architects, engineers, departments/divisions, regulatory agencies, inspectors, consultants, public representatives and/or other engineering project/program- related resources; provides technical subject matter expertise and professional engineering support; reviews and reports on progress of action items and/or projects.
• Troubleshoots, investigates, and resolves issues related to projects or processes in assigned area; monitors compliance-related items and issues; performs research and analysis; provides recommendations and implements solutions.
• Prepares and maintains reports, studies, agendas, schedules, correspondence, estimates, technical engineering documents and/or other project management-related documentation; delivers presentations; researches, prepares and presents recommended solutions and process enhancements.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into each classification:
EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a directly related field

EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years of professional engineering experience, including engineering design, capital improvement project management, and coordination of public infrastructure projects. Experience providing technical guidance, overseeing engineering design activities, and supervising or mentoring engineering staff is desirable.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE:

• A valid unrestricted Class C license may be required, depending on position
• Possession of a valid certificate of registration/licensure as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing

General Information
APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs online application.
• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
• Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. The eligibility list established from this recruitment is to fill this position only. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Department, Engineering Division.
Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough reference check and background investigation. Some positions that work with or have access to the Police Department may require a polygraph exam. Select positions may require candidates to undergo a pre-employment medical and/or psychological evaluation.
UNION MEMBERSHIP:

Positions in this classification are represented by the Service Employees International Association (SEIU).
NOTE:

For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.
Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
This position requires a 12-month probationary period.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.
This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.
If a candidate accepts a conditional job offer with the City of Oxnard, any and all pending applications for active recruitments with the City of Oxnard will be withdrawn and no longer considered.
Retirement Contributions:
New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2% @ 62; "Classic" members 2% @ 55. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.
Vacation Accrual Rates:

Full time employees accrue vacation leave at a rate of 4.39-8.08 hours per pay period based on years of service.
Sick Leave Accrual Rate:

Full time employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 3.70 hours per pay period.
Deferred Compensation:

The City contributes 1% to a deferred compensation program.
Bilingual Pay:

A regular full time employee may receive bilingual pay at the rate of $50.00-$125.00 bi-weekly depending on the level the employee is required to provide bilingual services as determined by the City Manager or designee.
Educational Incentive:

Employees earn educational incentive pay for educational attainments not required by the classification. The educational incentive pay is as follows: Associates degree - 2.5%, Bachelor's degree - 3%, Graduate degree - 3.5%
Health and dental:

Employees can choose from a variety of medical plans provided by the City. The City's contribution to medical coverage is outlined below:

Level One - For employees hired before January 1, 2023, the City contributes $1,543.00 per month toward medical insurance premiums and an additional $74.21 per month toward dental insurance premiums. Employees will receive cash back if the medical plan they choose is less than the City's monthly contribution of $1,543.00 per month. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive cash back in the amount $1,243.00 per month provided they provide proof of other qualifying coverage. Any unused dental premium monies are paid to the employee. If employees hired prior to January 1, 2023 make any changes to their health plan, they will be placed in level two.

Level Two - For employees hired on or after January 1, 2023, the City will contribute $2,054.00 towards medical insurance premiums with no cash back. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive $500.00 per month cash back provided they show proof of other qualifying coverage. The City will continue to provide $80.17 per month towards dental insurance.
Life Insurance:

City employees receive Basic Life Coverage and have the option to purchase additional insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement:

Full-time employees are eligible for 100% reimbursement of the costs of tuition, registration fees, laboratory fees, and books to a maximum of $1,500 per fiscal year for work related coursework.
Holidays:

The City observes 12 holidays per year.
01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a directly related field?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered Yes to question #1 above, please write in the space below the academic discipline in which you earned your Associate's degree or higher. If you answered No,