JOB
The City of Garden Grove is now accepting applications for:
CITY ENGINEER
Deadline to apply for this recruitment is Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PST.
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The City of Garden Grove is a positive, team-oriented organization with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service to its community. Garden Grove is a friendly city, rich in diversity - a city that is in a time of rapid community development and growth. If you would enjoy a busy, positive work environment and the chance to contribute to the quality of life for a whole community, this job may be the right fit for you!
The Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance and construction of all municipal facilities and equipment and associated infrastructure. This includes streets, sidewalks, parks, public buildings, flood control channels, traffic signals, and City-owned vehicles and equipment. Additionally, the department is responsible for the City's water system and managing trash and recycling services.
Under general direction, the City Engineer plans, directs, and manages the various functions of the Engineering Services Division. The ideal candidate will possess experience in public civil engineering operations and have a high capacity for professional and technical growth. The candidate must be able to work occasional evenings and/or weekends. We anticipate creating an eligibility list from this current recruitment that may be used to fill current and future vacancies for this classification.
Apply now!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Directs and coordinates field and office civil engineering assignments in the planning, design, and management of major public works projects, including the preparation of final project reports;
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Assists and advises the department director in preparation of the division’s annual budget request and capital improvement budget, and administers funds allocated under the approved budget;
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Directs and coordinates street lighting, traffic, and transportation engineering programs; staffs the Traffic Commission;
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Reviews and recommends completed contract documents for approval and reviews studies to make recommendations to the Public Works Director;
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Provides general supervision and direction over the preparation of final construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and project studies;
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Coordinates cooperative projects with other agencies, including the preparation, review and approval of agreements;
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Reviews City needs and recommends projects for submission for county, state or federal funding programs;
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Provides direction in the preparation of grant applications and ensures that all grant requirements are met;
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Administers engineering, architectural consultant agreements, and construction contracts;
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Coordinates the acquisition of right-of-way for capital projects;
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Develops and maintains a customer-oriented climate;
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Actively participates in various City teams and demonstrates leadership in staff development, evaluation, and team building;
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Acts on behalf of the director and makes presentations to City Council, public and other agencies as requested;
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Plans, organizes, and directs employees work by establishing methods and techniques, and oversees the interviews, selection, training, performance evaluation, and discipline of employees when necessary;
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Set job performance standards for employees and ensure that standards are met;
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Performs related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY
Online applications can be completed by visiting: www.ggcity.org/hr. Questions regarding this position may be sent via email to
[email protected]. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and every other Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PST.
Your online application packet must include:
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completed online employment application
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completed supplemental questionnaire
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Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California certificate
Job applications must be completely filled out. A resume cannot substitute for required information. Be sure to include any education, training or other relevant course work that would make you a particularly strong candidate.
Your application will be reviewed very carefully, and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to further testing.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Selection process may consist of:
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Oral Panel Interview - tentatively scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2026
Candidates who may need accommodations during the selection process must contact the Human Resources Department at
[email protected] at least one week prior to any test dates.
Regardless of the notification preference selected when creating the application,
CANDIDATES WILL ONLY RECEIVE COMMUNICATION THROUGH EMAIL. Candidates should be diligent in checking their email and spam mail as all notices regarding their status in the recruitment will be emailed to them.
If there are any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Human Resources Department at
[email protected].
NEPOTISM POLICY
The City has adopted a Nepotism Policy that may affect the status of a candidate's application. Please refer to the Garden Grove Municipal Code 2.44.440 Nepotism Policy for more information.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Garden Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, religion, ancestry, national origin, medical condition, non-disqualifying disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or other protected class covered by appropriate law.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
Per Government Code 3100, in the event of a disaster, employees of the City of Garden Grove are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
