Public Works Civil Engineer

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department is seeking a Civil Engineer to work within the Engineering and Capital Projects Division. This position is responsible for assuring that private and public development meets applicable Federal, State, and City requirements and codes. The Civil Engineer will manage projects, review plans, coordinate with other divisions, and develop capital project scopes of work. This role also involves public interaction through meetings and responding to inquiries. The salary range for this position will increase by 3% effective July 2026, making the new annual range $101,157.26 - $151,736.42.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
Possess the equivalent of three (3) years of directly related experience in civil engineering work
A 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
Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing
Proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

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
Participate in Neighborhood Council and other public stakeholder meetings, sometimes outside of normal work hours and occasionally on weekends
Perform other civil engineering-related duties as assigned
Provides engineering analysis and comments on all phases of civil engineering land development plans, reports, and calculations; coordinates with developers and engineers to assure proposed improvements conform with applicable standards, policies and specifications; reviews engineering cost estimates; calculates and collects fees associated with development permits.
Investigates field issues regarding land development construction and provides general direction to City inspectors and technicians on land development projects.
Acts as a primary point of contact for residents, property owners, contractors, and private engineers regarding grading, land development and infrastructure improvements.
Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information and resolves complaints; provides information to the public at the front counter, via telephone, and by other means of communication regarding grading and encroachment permits as well as information about city utilities, improvement plan reviews, and city standards.
Performs historical document research and review; provides engineering analysis of potential alternatives for land development projects.
Communicates and coordinates with various City divisions (Water, Wastewater, Streets, CIP Engineering, etc.) to ensure that proposed construction conforms to the needs and applicable requirements of those departments.
Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.