Principal Engineer
City of Watsonville · Watsonville, CA · 3 mo ago
Engineering$134k–$180k/yrFull-time
Description
The City of Watsonville is seeking a seasoned, solutions-driven Principal Engineer to lead development review and land use engineering. You will guide private applications, from commercial and industrial to mixed-use and residential, through entitlement, planning permits, tentative/final maps and subdivision improvements in close partnership with Community Development.
Responsibilities
- Ensure projects meet City standards, stormwater/NPDES-LID requirements, and applicable California laws (Subdivision Map Act, CEQA interfaces)
- Oversee city staff and on-call plan-check consultants
- Negotiate conditions of approval, improvement agreements, easements and right-of-way dedications
- Coordinate with Caltrans, PG&E, Santa Cruz County, and regional partners
- Supervise staff and consultants
- Collaborate with the City's CIP (approximately $65 million) where private improvements interface with public facilities
- Lead development and elevate standards
- Serve a city that values your expertise
Benefits
- Annual salary range: $130,161– $174,428.28 DOE/DOQ with a COLA increase anticipated in July 2026
- A generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee and dependents
- Holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Public Employees Retirement benefits
- Full employee share of CalPERS contribution
Pay
The annual salary is $130,161– $174,428.28 DOE/DOQ with a COLA increase anticipated in July 2026.
Schedule
Not specified.
Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills
Not specified.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee and dependents
- Holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Public Employees Retirement benefits
- Full employee share of CalPERS contribution
Pay
Annual salary range: $130,161– $174,428.28 DOE/DOQ with a COLA increase anticipated in July 2026.
Schedule
Not specified.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee and dependents
- Holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Public Employees Retirement benefits
- Full employee share of CalPERS contribution