Senior Development Review Engineer

City of Paso Robles•Paso Robles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Paso Robles is seeking an experienced civil engineering professional to serve as Senior Development Review Engineer in the Community Development Department’s Engineering Division. The position reviews private development projects and supports the planning, design, and implementation of public improvements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, City codes, policies, and engineering standards. The work covers development applications, subdivision and parcel maps, grading and drainage, stormwater management, transportation, and public infrastructure projects. The Senior Development Review Engineer coordinates with City departments, developers, consultants, contractors, public agencies, and community members to resolve complex technical and procedural issues. The role also provides technical leadership and day-to-day supervision to assigned staff, including assigning and reviewing work, mentoring, coaching, and supporting professional development. The position exercises independent judgment within established policies and delegated authority, and elevates significant policy questions or matters requiring broader direction to the City Engineer. The position may also perform civil engineering design; coordinate consultant work; support Capital Improvement Plan projects; contribute to engineering standards and development impact fee programs; improve review procedures; and prepare or present technical reports and materials for public meetings. The application deadline is Monday, November 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM. A tentative interview date is Wednesday, December 16, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with coursework in civil engineering or a related field.
Five years of progressively responsible professional civil engineering experience, including substantial development review, land development engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Valid California Class C driver license and satisfactory driving record.
Must obtain a California Civil Engineer license within four years of appointment.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices, including public infrastructure, private development improvements, land development, subdivision design, grading, drainage, stormwater management, transportation planning, traffic engineering, and public improvement design.
Knowledge of the Subdivision Map Act and applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, policies, and standards.
Ability to independently review complex development applications, engineering plans, maps, studies, calculations, specifications, and technical reports for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
Ability to identify engineering deficiencies and impacts, develop alternatives, and recommend technical solutions and conditions of approval.
Ability to coordinate review activities with City departments, agencies, consultants, developers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Ability to provide technical leadership and direction to staff, including assigning, reviewing, and evaluating work and supporting staff development.
Ability to establish priorities, manage competing deadlines, and adjust work plans as assignments and operational needs change.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical documentation and explain complex engineering requirements to varied audiences.
Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, accountability, and sound judgment in addressing technical issues, differing opinions, and challenging customer interactions.
Ability to review consultant work, monitor progress, identify deficiencies, and communicate necessary revisions.
Ability to develop effective working relationships and represent the City professionally.
Ability to identify opportunities to improve review procedures, customer service, operational efficiency, consistency, and risk management.
Must provide documentation of identity and authorization to work in the United States and a current DMV driving record before employment.
Appointment is contingent on successfully completing a background investigation and criminal history check; employees must successfully complete a 12-month probationary period.

Nice To Haves

Certification as an engineer-in-training.
Registration as a land surveyor.

Responsibilities

Review private development applications, entitlements, improvement plans, maps, permits, and related engineering documents for compliance with applicable requirements.
Evaluate traffic studies, transportation plans, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, and related proposals; identify deficiencies and recommend revisions or mitigation measures.
Review proposed conditions of approval, improvement agreements, easements, dedications, engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Coordinate engineering review with City departments and outside agencies to support consistent requirements and timely application processing.
Meet with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, property owners, consultants, agencies, and the public to explain requirements, discuss project issues, and resolve concerns.
Provide technical guidance on engineering requirements, subdivision requirements, drainage and stormwater design, traffic circulation, and public infrastructure improvements.
Perform civil engineering design and prepare or review plans, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates for City facilities and infrastructure.
Coordinate and monitor on-call engineering consultants and technical service providers; review deliverables for quality, completeness, and compliance.
Support review and implementation of Capital Improvement Plan and other public infrastructure projects, including design, permitting, technical review, and construction coordination.
Review subdivision maps and improvement plans for compliance with the Subdivision Map Act, City standards, and other governing requirements; coordinate resolution of technical issues and recommend approval, revisions, or conditions.
Support stormwater management requirements, including post-construction planning and design and applicable permit and regulatory requirements.
Support the development and implementation of engineering standards, specifications, procedures, and development impact fee programs.
Identify recurring development review issues and recommend improvements to codes, standards, workflows, and review practices.
Prepare, review, and present technical reports, recommendations, correspondence, staff reports, and agenda materials for public meetings as assigned.
Plan and prioritize assigned staff workloads, assign and review work, establish priorities, monitor progress, and provide feedback.
Train, mentor, coach, and develop assigned staff; establish expectations, provide feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and support employee growth.
Promote a collaborative, respectful, customer-service-oriented work environment and help staff address technical questions and competing priorities.
Exercise independent professional judgment on engineering and development review issues; elevate significant policy questions or matters requiring broader direction to the City Engineer.
Represent the City in meetings with developers, consultants, agencies, community groups, professional organizations, and the public.
Respond to inquiries and complaints about development review and engineering requirements, explain standards, document findings, and coordinate follow-up.
Research changes in engineering practices, laws, regulations, and stormwater requirements and recommend appropriate changes to City procedures and practices.