Civil Engineer - Land Development
Listed on 2026-07-21
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Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineer
- Land Development
The City of Fairfield invites your interest for the position of Civil Engineer
- Land Development within the Public Works Department! The City of Fairfield is seeking a customer-focused land development engineer who enjoys working directly with developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners to facilitate high-quality projects that contribute to the community's continued growth and success. This position offers an opportunity to play a visible and influential role in shaping Fairfield's built environment while helping applicants successfully navigate the development process.
About Fairfield:
Fairfield, the heart of Solano County, is a diverse and growing community located halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, close to Napa and Sonoma. With 24 parks, numerous bike trails and two championship golf courses, Fairfield is a great family community with just under 120,000 residents. It is a thriving business hub with notable international companies such as Jelly Belly, Anheuser-Busch, Clorox, Ball Metal, and Meyer Corporation.
It is home to a 1.0M sq. ft. regional shopping center, a large auto center, and Travis Air Force Base. Bordered by farms and vineyards, the City's well-developed infrastructure and business-friendly attitude provide the foundation for strong growth and an enhanced quality of life.
Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Total Compensation:
Associate Civil Engineer - $162,870 - $191,292* | Base Salary - $114,912 - $139,669 Senior Civil Engineer - $176,563 - $207,938* | Base Salary - $126,840 - $154,168
* Estimated total compensation includes base salary and the annualized value of employer-paid benefits and contributions, such as deferred compensation, medical/dental/vision insurance, retiree health contributions, and other applicable benefits. Actual compensation and benefit values may vary based on individual benefit elections, coverage levels, and length of service. The position is represented by the Fairfield General Managers' Association ("FGMA") and offers a robust benefits package featuring generous retirement contributions and leave accruals.
Key benefits include:
- 401(a) Deferred Compensation: City contributes 10% of salary; employee contributes a minimum of 4%
- 457 Deferred Compensation: Optional employee-funded plan with pre-tax and/or Roth contribution options
- Personal Leave: 100 hours annually (accrues at 3.85 hours/pay period)
- Vacation: 10–20 days annually based on years of City service
- CalPERS pension eligibility
- City-paid life insurance and generous contributions to retirement health savings accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000 annually
- A 9/80 work schedule
This recruitment may close at any time, without notice, once a suitably strong group of candidates has been established.
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