Salary: $9,292.40 - $13,074.53 Monthly
Location : Huntington Beach, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
DescriptionNote: This recruitment will remain open until filled.
The first review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM on September 29, 2026 and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.
These roles offer flexible scheduling options, including a
9/80 or
4/10 workweek.The salary range for this classification is scheduled to receive a 3% salary adjustment, that will be effective with the pay period that includes January 1, 2027.The PositionWhen assigned to
Utilities, the Senior Civil Engineer performs professional engineering duties and project management in support of the City's utilities engineering projects in Water, Sewer, and Storm Water infrastructure; functional areas of responsibility include capital improvements and development review. The Senior Civil Engineer prepares and reviews plans and specifications, oversees contract administration, reviews engineering designs, calculations and estimates, ensures work quality and adherence to standards and requirements, and responds to questions and inquiries from various sources regarding capital and development projects.
Examples of Essential Duties - Plans, assigns, reviews and participates in the design, preparation and checking of construction plans, site investigations, cost estimates, specifications and reports for capital improvement projects including construction, public improvement and repair of public facilities; determines structural sections, line and grades for construction projects
- Investigates and evaluates proposed systems and construction sites; serves as project manager for assigned public works and water infrastructure projects; determines and defines scope of work; reviews design proposals; oversees and monitors the performance of contractors and consultants to ensure compliance with project specifications and budgets; reviews and approves progress payments
- Prepares engineering feasibility studies and cost estimates; recommends and requests tests to determine soil bearing and geological conditions at proposed construction sites; confers with other department employees and representatives of government agencies, public utilities and contractors to obtain information pertaining to the preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates as well as the coordination of contract requirements
- Reviews manufacturers' specifications and confers with representatives of material suppliers and contractors and other department personnel concerning design criteria; prepares specifications for construction contracts; analyzes bids and recommends contract awards; interprets specifications, drawings and details of construction and installation for field personnel; reviews proposals and recommendations for design changes or modifications and coordinates the required changes; prepares reports pertaining to the progress of design, construction and other activities; functions as a departmental representative at various City meetings; may supervise the work of assigned technical staff
Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
Education: A bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Four (4) years of related experience.
License and Certification: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) from the State of California; or registration as a PE in another state and the ability to obtain California registration within twelve (12) months of employment.
SPECIAL CONDITIONSEmployees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:- An online application must be fully completed
- Candidates BEST meeting the City's needs will be invited to participate in a virtual oral examination (weighted 100%), tentatively scheduled for October 15, 2026. Please note that this date is subject to change based on the number of qualified applicants.
- Selection Interview
- Background
- Appointment
The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Management Employees' Organization members including:
The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.
PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.
TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.
GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular employees. After four years' service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years' service.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE with pay is granted in the amount of 60 hours per calendar year.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.
GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.
The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:
Classic Miscellaneous Members:Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2.5% at age 55
Final Compensation Period 1-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 9.0% of Reportable Compensation
New Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA:Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2% at age 62
Final Compensation Period 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 8.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: Click on the links under "Management Employees' Organization".
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Do you possess a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an accredited college or university?
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Indicate your level of professional engineering experience as it relates to water, sewer, and storm water.
- Less than four (4) years
- At least four (4) years but less than six (6) years
- Six (6) years or more
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Briefly describe your experience providing engineering construction management in UTILITIES (WATER, SEWER, STORM WATER) for a public agency. (If you do not possess this type of experience, enter "N/A".)
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Briefly describe your experience in performing engineering plan design for UTILITIES (WATER, SEWER, STORM WATER) infrastructure for a public agency.
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Briefly describe your experience in plan check review and support for development projects specifically in Utilities (Water, Sewer, Storm Water), including hydraulic water modeling and analysis. (If you do not possess this type of experience, enter "N/A".)
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Are you a licensed Professional Engineer? (Note: If licensed in a state other than CA, California registration must be obtained within twelve (12) months of employment.)
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Are you a CalPERS RETIRED Annuitant?
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