Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development

Salary : $ - $ Annually
Location : City Hall, 505 S. Garey Ave, Pomona, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-SCE/1
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

VACANCY
APPLY IMMEDIATELY

This recruitment may close at any time without further notice.
Review of applications will be done on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.
The City of Pomona is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Civil Engineer to help lead impactful land development and infrastructure projects within our Public Works Engineering Division. This key role oversees land development and building plan check activities, coordinates with internal departments and outside agencies, and provides high-level technical support to the City Engineer.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the built environment of Pomona while ensuring projects meet regulatory and community standards.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of land development, building plan check processes, and applicable regulations such as the Subdivision Map Act, ADA requirements, and stormwater mandates. Successful candidates will demonstrate effective supervisory skills, sound technical judgment, and the ability to collaborate with developers, consultants, agencies, and the public.
Why Pomona

The City of Pomona offers meaningful public service work, professional growth, and an excellent benefits package, including:

• 4/10 work schedule (Fridays off)
• 6% education incentive pay for a Master's degree or higher
• 80 hours of Executive Leave (Group C - PMMCEA) in addition to vacation time and sick leave
• Competitive salary with a 5% increase effective October 1, 2026

If you are ready to take the next step in your engineering leadership career and make a lasting impact in the community, we encourage you to apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY
Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering.
  • Experience in land surveying is desirable

License or Certificate

• Possession of, or must obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.
  • Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Land Surveyor in the State of California is desirable.

Core Competencies:

To excel in this position, one must possess a set of core competencies. These competencies include, but are not limited to the following:
Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives

Action & Results Focus: Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment

Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job

Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in coordinating the organization, staffing, and operational activities for the assigned Engineering Division programs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Engineering Division.
• Assist in selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Provide supervision for the assigned programs and activities; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Participate in the development and administration of the assigned budget; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Oversee and review the preparation of…