Engineering Manager

Job Description:

Engineering Manager

Description

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION
This management role leads and oversees major functions within the Engineering Division of the Development Services Department. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and managing capital improvement project design and delivery, private development review, engineering permits and inspections, and sustainability and environmental programs such as stormwater, sewers, solid waste, and climate action initiatives. The position works closely with the City Engineer to manage staff and resources, improve organizational productivity and customer service, and provide expert support on complex projects, policies, and both short- and long-term planning efforts.

This is a highly responsible management classification requiring independence, initiative, and discretion in decision-making. The position coordinates activities with other City departments and outside agencies, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and advances the City’s infrastructure and sustainability goals. It also provides leadership in developing and implementing policies, managing budgets, evaluating programs, and supervising professional, technical, and clerical staff to achieve high-quality results for the community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Development Services Department is responsible for all development within the City of Los Altos. The department includes Building & Safety, Business Licensing, Code Enforcement, Engineering, Housing, Planning & Zoning, and Sustainability. The Engineering Division, encompasses land development, transportation, sewers, stormwater and the sustainability.

ABOUT THE RECRUITMENT
This recruitment may be used to fill this or future positions in other divisions or departments. The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and answers to job-specific questions. Candidates whose applications best meet the position requirements will be invited to participate in a virtual interview panel.

Examples of Duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of assigned functions and/or programs within the Engineering Division including engineering, capital improvement projects, private development projects, engineering permits and inspections, sustainability and environmental programs, engineering support services, and related program areas.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; recommends, within division policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of operational and capital improvement program (CIP) budgets; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding; reviews and approves all invoices.
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Please review the full description for the Engineering Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EDUCATION:

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE :

• Fiver (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in civil engineering or administering and managing public works programs including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS :

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License or evidence of equivalent mobility, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California, to be maintained throughout employment.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, as well as to conduct field inspections of capital improvement projects; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required including construction sites. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 40 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees work in the field when inspecting construction sites and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing divisional and departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

City employees are expected to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required to accommodate the City’s needs, as assigned.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Closing Date/Time: 10/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$157,377.92 - $191,293.88 Annually