Project Engineer I​/II

DESCRIPTION

PROJECT ENGINEER I/II

(Land Development Engineering & Streets Engineering Design)

Level I - $108,598 - $132,003 Annually

Level II - $119,393 - $145,123 Annually

At the City of Santa Barbara, the best part of our organization is our people. As a City of Santa Barbara employee, you will work in a collaborative environment with other motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. We strive to provide employees with the support they need to thrive and grow while fulfilling our Mission.

The mission of the Public Works Department is to provide the community with the sustainable foundation to thrive by delivering quality services and public infrastructure through efficient and fiscally responsible practices. Read more about the Public Works Department here.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PAY

Earn an attractive compensation package including competitive pay, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, retirement, paid time off, flexible work policies, commuter support, training and educational reimbursement.

THE POSITIONS

The City of Santa Barbara's Public Works Department is seeking two (2) Project Engineers (I/II) to perform professional engineering work supporting delivery of the City's Capital Improvement Program and the City's development review process. This recruitment may be used to build an eligibility list for future Project Engineer vacancies. There are currently two vacancies, one in Land Development Engineering and one in Streets Engineering Design but the list may also be used to fill future Project Engineer vacancies in other areas, including Water Resources Design and Construction, Streets Engineering Construction, Traffic Engineering, Facilities Engineering, and Airport Engineering.

A Project Engineer in the Public Works Engineering Division performs professional civil engineering and project management work on public infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include designing and preparing plans, specifications, and estimates; conducting technical analyses and calculations; managing project scopes and bid documents; reviewing public infrastructure plans; overseeing consultants; administering design and construction contracts; and preparing technical reports. Work spans streets, drainage, transportation, water, wastewater, parks, facilities, streetlights, and general construction, with the engineer exercising independent professional judgment in accordance with engineering standards and applicable laws.

Land Development:
This position plays a key role in the City's development review process by providing technical plan review and plan check services for private development projects. Responsibilities include evaluating site design, utilities, drainage, and proposed improvements within the public right-of-way to ensure compliance with City standards, municipal codes, and applicable state and federal regulations. The position coordinates closely with City departments, developers, consultants, and utility providers to facilitate timely Public Right-of-Way permit issuance while protecting public infrastructure and ensuring long-term maintainability.

Additionally, the Land Development Project Engineer reviews, approves, and administers matters regulated by the Subdivision Map Act and related statutes, in accordance with City land development guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards. This work ensures development is implemented safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the City's engineering and infrastructure objectives.

Streets Engineering Design:
This position supports delivery of the City's Capital Improvement Program through the drafting, design, investigation and construction of Public Works projects primarily focused on streets, sidewalks, storm water systems, and bridges. The successful Project Engineer will be responsible for review and preparation of plans, specifications, and contracts. The position within Streets Engineering primarily involves in-house design of transportation facilities for all modes of transportation, storm water analysis and design, analysis and design of various structures throughout the City, managing consultants through the design of complex…