Manager of Engineering

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The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Manager for Engineering in the Public Works Department!

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, apply today.

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Alignment of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering and five (5) years professional civil engineering experience, of which at least two (2) years were at the management or supervisory level. Experience in contract administration and working with citizen organizations is desirable.

Other requirements include possession of a valid California Registration as a Civil Engineer. A valid California driver's license is desirable.

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.

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