Civil Engineer - Municipal/Public Works
Civil Engineer - Municipal Infrastructure & Plan Review
Location: Ventura, CA
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site
Compensation: $90k-$120k
About the Opportunity
A well-established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Civil Engineer to support municipal infrastructure and development review projects for a local public agency. This position offers a unique blend of engineering design, plan review, and direct collaboration with public sector stakeholders, providing exposure to a wide range of community improvement and development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Review engineering plans, grading plans, utility plans, and technical reports for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and agency requirements.
- Coordinate with developers, consultants, contractors, and agency staff throughout the project review process.
- Provide technical comments and recommendations on private development and public improvement projects.
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and supporting documentation.
- Perform civil engineering design related to utilities, drainage, grading, street improvements, and municipal infrastructure projects.
- Support permit processing, entitlement review, and capital improvement project delivery.
- Participate in meetings with applicants, consultants, and agency representatives to discuss engineering requirements and project compliance.
- Assist in resolving engineering and constructability issues during design and construction phases.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of civil engineering experience within municipal, public works, land development, or consulting environments.
- Experience performing plan check, development review, or engineering review for public agencies is highly desirable.
- Hands-on civil design experience involving grading, drainage, utilities, street improvements, or municipal infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of municipal engineering standards, permitting processes, and development requirements.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and standard engineering software platforms.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work directly with agency staff, consultants, and developers.
Preferred Qualifications
- California Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting public works departments, city engineering divisions, or municipal consulting programs.
- Familiarity with development review, entitlement processes, and public improvement design.
- Experience interpreting engineering codes, agency standards, and design guidelines.
Ideal Candidate
- Enjoys balancing both technical design work and development review responsibilities.
- Comfortable serving as a technical resource for agency staff and project stakeholders.
- Able to work independently while managing multiple project assignments and deadlines.
- Interested in long-term career growth within the municipal and public infrastructure sector.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with employer contribution.
- Paid holidays and PTO.
- Stable project backlog with long-term growth opportunities.
- Direct exposure to municipal projects and public agency decision-makers.
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