Under the direction of the Assistant City Engineer, this position will be part of the team responsible for administering the City’s capital improvement projects. This position is responsible for managing projects, such as pedestrian bridge and vehicular bridge construction and repairs; drainage improvements for roadways and parking lots at City facilities; median modifications for traffic control purposes; signal modifications; handicap access ramp construction; roof repairs and replacements; the annual slurry seal program; and other projects as directed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists in managing capital improvement projects related to infrastructure and public facilities; prepares requests for proposals; writes specifications; prepares cost estimates; oversees the bid process; negotiates and administers contracts; ensures compliance with grant funding requirements; conducts public meetings
- Advises consulting engineers of City requirements during the design phase; conducts plan reviews for capital improvement projects to ensure project compliance with City codes and design standards
- Conducts field visits, investigates, and resolves citizen concerns related to assigned capital improvement projects
- Attends project meetings and reviews projects in the field during all phases of the project
- Researches, prepares, and presents reports on a variety of engineering matters related to capital improvement projects
- Oversees the research and compilation of engineering and construction documents in support of capital improvement projects; maintains accurate records for assigned projects
- Establishes positive working relationships with City employees, outside agencies, contractors, consulting engineers, and the public
- Performs other duties as assigned
This position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will be on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.
All offers of regular employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States, successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical, which may include a drug screen and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees. All new employees are required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment. Only degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation will be accepted.
As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California
Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.
Compensation includes enrollment in California Public Employees’ Retirement System as a replacement for Social Security plus a competitive benefits package. All appointments are made at step 1 of the salary range unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager.
For more information and to apply online please visit http://www.santaclarita.gov/.
The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer
