City engineer, Civil Engineering

City Engineer – City of Berkeley

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This range is provided by City of Berkeley. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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The City of Berkeley, California is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking, and collaborative City Engineer to lead a broad portfolio of essential infrastructure and engineering services within its Public Works Department. This is an exceptional opportunity to guide complex capital improvement programs; advance multimodal, safety, and accessibility-focused projects; and oversee critical divisions including streets and sidewalks, stormwater and streetlights, facilities, sewer, underground utilities (UUD), GIS, and land development services.

The City Engineer provides technical leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening interdepartmental partnerships, and delivering high-quality public infrastructure that reflects the City’s values of equity, sustainability, and community well‑being. The ideal candidate is a politically astute, relationship‑building leader with broad engineering expertise and a commitment to public service. Advance Berkeley’s infrastructure priorities and make a lasting impact on a diverse and vibrant community.

This position will receive an annual salary of $ – $ DOE/DOQ. PLUS an attractive benefits package.

For first consideration, apply by January 26, 2026 at

Round one interviews will be held virtually on February 11, 2026. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on February 27, 2026. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

Please contact your recruiter, Levi Kuhlman, with any inquiries.

Director

Full-time

Engineering, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning

Civil Engineering, Government Administration, and Public Works