Engineering Division Manager (Principal Civil Engineer)

About the role

The Engineering Division Manager (Principal Civil Engineer) leads the Engineering Division within the Department of Public Works, overseeing up to 17 staff and guiding a team to advance a significant Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that includes roads, bridges, multimodal facilities, pavement management, and other infrastructure within the County right‑of‑way. The role provides broad influence across project delivery, organizational priorities, and cross‑agency partnerships as the County invests in infrastructure, modernizes systems, and prepares for future technology and asset‑management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a team of up to 17 engineering staff.
• Guide the Engineering Division in delivering the Capital Improvement Program, covering roads, bridges, multimodal facilities, pavement management, and related infrastructure.
• Influence project delivery, organizational priorities, and cross‑agency partnerships.
• Support the County’s efforts to modernize systems and prepare for future technology and asset‑management initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in civil engineering and capital project delivery.
• Experience with plan and specification review.
• Consultant and contract oversight.
• Emotional intelligence, communication skills, and adaptability to lead across teams, departments, agencies, and community partners.

Pay

• Annual salary range: $172,972 – $210,288 (DOE/DOQ).
• Eligible for a $10,000 signing bonus.
• Eligible for an additional 2% professional licensure differential.