Engineering Manager

City of Menifee•Menifee, CA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

CAREER DESCRIPTION Engineering Manager OPEN TO THE PUBLIC This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Engineering Manager positions. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the City of Menifee. DEADLINE TO APPLY Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online for first consideration no later than Friday, June 26, 2026 THE CITY The City of Menifee is a vibrant and rapidly growing municipality located in southwestern Riverside County, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through innovative public service and strategic development. Under the leadership of the City Manager, Menifee operates through a dynamic organizational structure composed of fifteen (15) departments - Building & Safety, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, Code Enforcement, Community Development, Community Services, Economic Development, Engineering, Finance, Fire Department, Human Resources, Information Technology, Police, and Public Works, each committed to supporting the city’s mission of responsive governance, sustainable growth, and public safety. With a strong emphasis on infrastructure development, community engagement, and innovation, the City of Menifee continues to enhance the quality of life for its diverse and dynamic population. THE DEPARTMENT The Engineering Department plays a vital role in shaping the city’s infrastructure and supporting responsible development. The department is responsible for reviewing and permitting all land development maps and plans, ensuring that proposed projects meet city standards and regulations. It manages agreements with developers to guarantee the installation of public improvements as required for project approval. The Engineering team also reviews detailed plans and specifications for public infrastructure, oversees grading and construction activities related to private development, and leads the design and construction of city-funded public works projects (Captial Improvement Program (CIP) Division). In addition, the department coordinates with neighboring cities and regional agencies on collaborative projects that benefit the Menifee community. Through these efforts, the Engineering Department ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable growth across Menifee. THE OPPORTUNITY The Engineering Manager serves as a key leader within Menifee Public Works Department, and oversees complex infrastructure and capital improvement initiatives across the City. This role offers the opportunity to manage meaningful projects, mentor engineering professionals, collaborate with City leadership, and help guide Menifee through an exciting period of growth and development. This position will oversee: Capital improvement planning and project delivery Engineering operations and infrastructure development Consultant and contractor management Budget oversight and long-range planning Public presentations and stakeholder engagement Cross-departmental collaboration and strategic initiatives To view the brochure, click here .

Requirements

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience in a municipal or similar setting.
At least two (2) years of supervisory experience at a level comparable to a Senior Civil Engineer or higher.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field.
Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession and maintenance of a Registered Professional Civil Engineer license in the State of California.
Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

Responsibilities

Oversee complex infrastructure and capital improvement initiatives across the City.
Manage meaningful projects.
Mentor engineering professionals.
Collaborate with City leadership.
Guide Menifee through an exciting period of growth and development.
Oversee Capital improvement planning and project delivery.
Oversee Engineering operations and infrastructure development.
Oversee Consultant and contractor management.
Oversee Budget oversight and long-range planning.
Oversee Public presentations and stakeholder engagement.
Oversee Cross-departmental collaboration and strategic initiatives.
Reviewing and permitting all land development maps and plans.
Managing agreements with developers to guarantee the installation of public improvements.
Reviewing detailed plans and specifications for public infrastructure.
Overseeing grading and construction activities related to private development.
Leading the design and construction of city-funded public works projects (Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Division).
Coordinating with neighboring cities and regional agencies on collaborative projects.