Senior Civil Engineer

Recruitment Overview – Help Shape the Future of Tulare

Are you a Professional Engineer (PE) ready to step into a high‑level leadership role? We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to serve as a cornerstone of our Engineering Division. This is a managerial‑level position where you will oversee entire functions—from multi‑million dollar Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) to the complex world of land development and traffic engineering.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you aren’t just reviewing plans; you play a crucial role in planning and developing the City’s infrastructure. You will have the authority to manage diverse programs involving streets, water systems, and transportation, while serving as a key advisor to the City Engineer and Deputy City Engineer. If you enjoy the challenge of solving “the most complex and difficult” engineering puzzles and want to leave a lasting mark on a growing community, this is your next step.

• Drive Major Projects: Lead the design, planning, and construction of vital City infrastructure and capital improvement programs.
• Master Land Development: Oversee the review and approval of subdivision maps and private development projects, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
• Influence Policy: Assist in setting department goals, drafting ordinances, and monitoring changes in state and federal laws that impact municipal engineering.
• Lead & Mentor: Directly supervise and develop a professional team, providing technical guidance on the most technical aspects of the job.
• Represent the City: Make presentations on behalf of the Engineering Department at City Council meetings and public commissions, and serve as a designated participant on regional advisory committees.

• A Registered Professional: You hold a current California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license and have a deep understanding of civil and traffic engineering principles.
• A Proven Leader: You have at least 5 years of professional experience in design and construction, with a track record of managing staff or leading projects.
• A Strategic Thinker: You can navigate the complexities of budget preparation, grant applications, and contract administration with ease.
• An Exceptional Communicator: Whether you’re writing a technical staff report or presenting to the City Council, you communicate with clarity, tact, and authority.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or a related field).
• Five (5) years of professional experience in civil/traffic engineering, including supervisory experience.
• Possession of a valid Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver’s License.

If you are looking for a role that offers significant professional responsibility and the chance to lead a division, we want to meet you. Join us and help build a stronger, more efficient city.

Under general direction, performs the most complex and difficult professional field and office civil engineering work related to the planning, design, construction and maintenance of City capital improvement projects and infrastructure, traffic and transportation related engineering issues, and supervising the processing and approval of land development projects; confers with developers, contractors and representatives of other agencies regarding facility and infrastructure development;

administers professional services and construction contracts; provides professional assistance to the City Engineer; performs a variety of studies and prepares and presents staff reports; signs drawings, submits reports and performs similar work within state guidelines; and performs related work as required.

Receives general direction from the City Engineer and Deputy City Engineer. Exercises general and direct supervision over assigned staff.

This is the highest-level class in the professional engineering series with managerial responsibility for either an entire function of the engineering…