Public Works Civil Engineer

About the role

The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department is seeking a Civil Engineer to work within the Engineering and Capital Projects Division. Effective the first full pay period of July 2026, the salary range for Civil Engineer positions will increase by 3%. The new range will be $101,157.26 - $151,736.42 annually.

Responsibilities

• Project management/resident engineer responsibilities for the Division’s more complex assignments, including vertical construction, city building upgrades, park improvements, street paving, and other public right-of-way engineering projects
• Assisting the Senior Civil Engineer in plan review and development for internal Facilities projects
• Coordination with the Traffic Engineering (TE) division to streamline the development and approval of traffic control plans for projects within the public right-of-way
• Development and management of the future Oxnard ADA Transition Plan for the public right-of-way
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to develop capital project scopes of work; production of engineering and architectural design plans and specifications for assigned projects, using both in-house and contracted resources
• Participating in Neighborhood Council and other public stakeholder meetings, sometimes outside of normal work hours and occasionally on weekends
• Performing other civil engineering-related duties as assigned

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field

Experience: Three (3) years of directly related experience in civil engineering work

Licenses/Certifications: Valid unrestricted Class C license may be required, depending on position; possession of a valid certificate of registration/licensure as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists

Qualifications

Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing

General Information: The normal work week is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 - 6:00 PM and every other Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 PM. Staff will work some evenings. Depending on the work assignment, staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs.

The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either primarily in an office setting or out in the field. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.

Pay

The new range for Civil Engineer positions will be $101,157.26 - $151,736.42 annually, effective the first full pay period of July 2026, with a 3% increase from the previous range.

Schedule

The normal work week is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 - 6:00 PM and every other Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 PM. Staff will work some evenings. Depending on the work assignment, staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs.