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Senior Civil Engineer
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$179,200.56 - $228,826.56 Annually
- Engineering
As-Needed Temporary Employee (Contracts)
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$74.48 Hourly
- Purchasing and Warehouse
- Other
Electric Utility Electrician
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$162,470.28 - $207,554.04 Annually
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Engineering
- Utilities
Senior Electric Utility Engineer
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$213,927.24 - $272,964.60 Annually
- Engineering
- Utilities
Assistant Electric Utility Engineer
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$151,505.16 - $193,229.28 Annually
- Accounting and Finance
- Engineering
- Utilities
Police Officer (Lateral)
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$168,527.76 - $215,072.16 Annually
- Public Safety
Electric Utility Engineer
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$193,229.28 - $246,413.52 Annually
- Engineering
- Utilities
Public Safety Dispatcher II
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$121,028.28 - $154,362.12 Annually
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
As-Needed - Recreation Leader I/II/III
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$18.70 - $27.57 Hourly
- Parks and Recreation
As-Needed Instructor/Lifeguard
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$18.70 - $25.31 Hourly
- Education and Training
- Public Safety
As-Needed Pool Manager
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$21.02 - $27.84 Hourly
- Administration and Management
- Parks and Recreation
As-Needed Recreation Instructor
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$18.70 - $30.91 Hourly
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
As-Needed Recreation Office Assistant
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$18.70 - $21.56 Hourly
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Parks and Recreation
As-Needed Recreation Specialist
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$18.86 - $27.57 Hourly
- Parks and Recreation
Journey Lineworker
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$183,598.44 - $234,765.48 Annually
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Senior Inspector
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$135,246.00 - $172,696.44 Annually
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
Recruit Police Officer
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$124,062.24 - $158,439.48 Annually
- Public Safety
As-Needed Laborer
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$18.70 - $24.85 Hourly
- Construction and Skilled Trades
As-Needed Per Diem Dispatcher
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
See Position Description
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
As-Needed Per Diem Police Officer (Special Events)
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$95.00 Hourly
- Public Safety
- Tourism and Convention Services
As-Needed Traffic Control (Special Events)
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$30.00 Hourly
- Tourism and Convention Services
- Transportation or Transit
City of Santa Clara - Volunteer
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
- non-profit management
City of Santa Clara ARES/RACES - Volunteer
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
- non-profit management
As-Needed Temporary Employee (Electric Program Manager - OSI/AVEVA PI System)
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$94.00 - $121.00 Hourly
- Engineering
- Project Management
- Other
Assistant Director of Electric Utility
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$272,169.36 - $352,222.44 Annually
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Engineering
- Utilities
As-Needed Temporary Employee (Infrastructure & Cybersecurity)
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$94.00 - $121.00 Hourly
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Other
Pump Maintenance Technician
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$100,031.88 - $127,211.16 Annually
- Building Maintenance
Electric Program Manager
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$195,600.60 - $253,113.96 Annually
- Engineering
- Project Management
Contracts Manager
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$167,537.88 - $216,795.72 Annually
- Purchasing and Warehouse
Electric Division Manager
- Santa Clara, California
- City of Santa Clara, CA
$244,921.16 - $300,943.47 Annually
- Administration and Management
- Engineering
Airport Badged Escorting Contractor
- Santa Clara, California
- eclaro
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Memory & Storage
- Santa Clara, California
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Analyst, Investigations and Forensics
- Santa Clara, California
- Forensic Focus
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Strategic Sourcing Analyst
- Santa Clara, California
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Santa Clara, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Santa Clara, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Analyst, Investigations and Forensics
- Santa Clara, California
- Cypress HCM
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Strategic Sourcing Analyst
- Santa Clara, California
- Kelly Professional & Industrial
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Police Officer (Lateral)
- Santa Clara, California
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
- Santa Clara, California
- Nvidia
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Business Intelligence Analyst
- Santa Clara, California
- Nvidia
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Standing Unarmed Guard (PT or FT)
- Santa Clara, California
- Masterguard Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Global Intelligence Lead
- Santa Clara, California
- Two95 International
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
- Santa Clara, California
- EITAcies
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Standing Unarmed Guard
- Santa Clara, California
- Masterguard Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior CUDA C++ Core Libraries Architect
- Santa Clara, California
- Nvidia
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Standing Armed Guard (PT or FT)
- Santa Clara, California
- Masterguard Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Business Intelligence Analyst
- Santa Clara, California
- Keysight Technologies
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Santa Clara, Utah
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Global Intelligence Lead
- Santa Clara, California
- Saicon
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Border Patrol Agent
- Santa Clara, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Analyst, Investigations and Forensics
- Santa Clara, California
- LinkedIn
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Santa Clara, Utah
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Santa Clara, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Superintendent - Commercial Construction
- Santa Clara, California
- Jobot
200,000
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Principal Engineer, Product Validation
- Santa Clara, California
- Jobot
148,000
- Full Time
- Engineering
Retail Customer Service Associate
- Santa Clara, California
- FedEx
$22
- Full Time
- Customer Service
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer – Up to $60K in Incentives
- Santa Clara, Utah
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
41,863
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Principal Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Director, Mechanical Engineering
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Engineering
Supply Chain Planner
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Principal Supply Chain Product Engineer
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Engineering
Supply Chain Operations– Senior Supply Demand Planner 3
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Senior Director, Applied Science - Robotics
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Senior Director Product Management, Hardware Engineering (AI Infrastructure)
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Engineering
Lead Principal Systems Software Engineer
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Senior Core Infrastructure Engineer
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Principal Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Strategic Sourcing Analyst – Memory & Storage
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Supply Chain Operations–Principal Supply Demand Planner 4
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Supply Chain Operations–Senior Supply Demand Planner 3
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Principal Software Developer 4
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Software Developer 4
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Sr Director Data Automation, Supply Chain
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Sr Supply Chain Product Engineer
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Engineering
Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Supplier Sourcing Program Manager 4
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Senior Director, Product Management
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Senior Principal Software Engineer
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Senior Network Hardware Test Engineer
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Engineering
Senior Manager - Quality Engineering
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Engineering
Manufacturing Automation Engineer, Supply Chain Org
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Engineering
Operations Program Manager 5
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Engineering
Operations Program Manager 5
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Engineering
Principal Supply Chain Program Manager -Excess & Obsolete (E&O) Inventory Management
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Supplier Sourcing Program Manager 4
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Director, Supply Chain Engineering
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Operations Program Manager 5
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Engineering
Supply-Demand Planner - Commodity and Memory
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Engineering
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Engineering
Senior Director, Materials Management & Execution – Supply Chain
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Principal Applied Scientist - Robotics
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Engineering
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Engineering
Strategic Sourcing Manager
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Principal Supply Chain Engineer
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Engineering
Senior Supply Chain Engineer
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Engineering
Principal Supply Chain Engineer
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Engineering
Technical Program Manager, GPU System Engineering
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Engineering
Technical Program Manager, Hardware NPI & Server Platforms
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Engineering
Principal Quality Engineer
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Principal Materials Supply Chain Management
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Engineering
Supply Demand Planner, Supply Chain Operations – Manufacturer Platform Planning
- Santa Clara
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit

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Senior Civil Engineer
- Santa Clara, California United States
- City of Santa Clara, CA
- Oct 14, 2026
- $179,200.56 - $228,826.56 Annually
City of Santa Clara, CA

Community, Authenticity and Opportunity Santa Clara is a family oriented and business friendly city, led by a city government that has developed an award-winning ethics program and a commitment to fostering the public trust. Located in Santa Clara County at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, about 45 miles south of San Francisco, Santa Clara is a strategic regional hub, convenient to freeways, airports, railroads, expressways, light rail and other public transportation. "The Mission City" was founded in 1852 and has grown into an internationally diverse community of about 120,000 residents with employment base of about 106,750. With 19.3 square miles of tree-lined neighborhoods, thriving commercial and industrial centers, and 300 days of sunshine each year, it is an ideal location for individuals, families, and businesses. Santa Clara is home to an extraordinary array of high-tech companies, including Applied Materials, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Nvidia, Oracle, and Ericsson. The City of Santa Clara is also home to Santa Clara University, California’s Great America Theme Park, and Levi’s® Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl 50. Not Your Typical Bay Area City Voted one of ten All-America Cities in the New Millennium by the National Civic League, Santa Clara has a "High Tech, Human Touch, H2" approach to serving the community's needs. It offers the region's lowest combined utility costs in the nine Bay Area counties, with savings of 30 to 40% on electricity alone, and it is consistently rated one of the most affordable cities in the nation for business. At the core of the City's government is a dedication to ethics, transparency and service to the community. Santa Clara is a Charter City with a Council / Manager form of government. The City's financial stability ensures the highest levels of citizen and business service, low business taxes and solid real estate value, and it is also one of the safest U.S. cities with a population of 75,000+. This dedication community is most readily seen in the outstanding efforts and services provided by our world-class police and fire departments. Our outstanding public safety record includes the highest fire rating in Santa Clara County and some of the fastest emergency response times in the state. Speed is critical in Santa Clara--from response times with emergency services to responsiveness at the speed of business. More than 9,400 businesses, including many of the world's top technology firms, have started, taken root and thrived in the City of Santa Clara. Our dedication to the business community reaches beyond business licenses and services, but focuses on individualized assistance and attention, especially for large or complex business applications that need the involvement of multiple City departments. In these cases, a dedicated liaison will help guide businesses through the process and ensure clear and complete communication. Welcome to Santa Clara. Welcome to what's possible!
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- $179,200.56 - $228,826.56 Annually
- Oct 14, 2026
Job Description
Description

The Positions:

The City of Santa Clara is seeking to fill multiple Senior Civil Engineer positions to perform high-level civil engineering tasks to manage and support capital improvement projects. Current openings are in the Department of Public Works (DPW). Currently, DPW has one (1) open position in the Design Division, one (1) open position in the Land and Property Development Division, and two (2) open positions in the Traffic Division.

The position in the Design Division - Infrastructure Bond Program Team will be responsible for the delivery and management of a wide range of capital improvement projects including water, sanitary sewer and storm drain systems, public-right-of-way infrastructure, transportation planning and infrastructure implementation, parks and recreation facilities, and other city-owned facilities and infrastructure including libraries, community centers, and police and fire stations, etc.

The position is in the Land and Property Development Division will be responsible for the delivery and management of engineering plan review, permitting, and project management for private development and utility projects in the public right-of-way and City easements. Additionally, the position will establish conditions of approval for planning entitlement projects and manage DPW services at the City’s Permit Center.

The two positions in the Traffic Division will be within the planning section. One position will focus on managing, coordinating, and implementing the City’s recently adopted Vision Zero Plan in collaboration with various City departments, outside agencies, and stakeholders. The primary goal of the Vision Zero Plan is to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries by 2050. The second position will focus on developing and implementing transportation plans and programs, reviewing private development applications and traffic studies, developing grant applications, and providing staff support of the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

Under direct supervision of the principal engineer or other manager, the Senior Civil Engineer will work independently as a hands-on contributor to the engineering team’s work and will be in charge of engineering, construction, maintenance, and related activities. Senior Civil Engineers also have responsibility for the quality and quantity of the work of an engineering unit, as well as other supervisory duties, as distinguished from the next lower level, Associate Civil Engineers, who generally have responsibility for projects.

The Department:

Department of Public Works

The City of Santa Clara's Department of Public Works seeks a results-oriented and innovative engineer to serve out the Department's mission to provide the highest quality public works services to the residents and businesses of Santa Clara, the development community, and other stakeholders in a responsible and efficient manner. The Department has focus areas that include Engineering Services and Operations and Maintenance. Engineering Services is comprised of five divisions: Administration, Traffic, Design, Land and Property Development, and Field Services. Operations and Maintenance include public roadways, parkways and boulevards, City trees, street sweeping, environmental programs, storm drain systems, fleet, solid and mixed waste/recyclables, and City facilities. For more information about the Department of Public Works please visit the department website .

DESIGN DIVISION - INFRASTRUCTURE BOND PROGRAM TEAM

The Design Division leads and manages capital improvement project delivery for a variety of City infrastructure projects related to transportation, roadways, pedestrians and bicycles, storm drains, sanitary sewers, buildings, libraries, public safety facilities, and parks to implement the City’s capital improvement program. The division also manages capital improvement planning and programming related to pavement management, storm drain facilities, and sanitary sewer systems and also coordinates with the Federal Emergency Management Agency on the City’s Community Rating System (CRS) program to maintain or improve the City’s current Class 7 rating.

In November 2024, Santa Clara voters approved Measure I which authorized the issuance of $400 million General Obligation bonds to address the City’s infrastructure needs. The Bond program encompasses six categories: Streets and Transportation; Fire Stations and Emergency Response; Police Facilities; Parks, Library, Senior Center, and Aquatic Facilities; Storm Drain System Improvements; and Historic Buildings and Beautification. To support the delivery of these projects, an Infrastructure Bond Program Team was created to focus on these projects.

Under direct supervision of the Principal Engineer of the Infrastructure Bond Program Team, the Senior Civil Engineer performs the following duties to support the Bond program:
Management and administration of projects from inception to award of construction contracts
Preparation of budgets and cost monitoring related to CIP projects
Procurement of consultant support services such as engineers and architects
Coordination with internal & external stakeholders
Supervision and training of engineering staff
Preparation of City Council agenda reports and engineering reports.

LAND & PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

The Land & Property Development Division is responsible for providing efficient and effective engineering services to support private development projects during the entitlement, design, and construction phases. The division works closely with customers, developers, utility companies and the community to ensure projects comply with local, state and federal standards. The division is also responsible for reviewing and approving encroachment permits, easements, street/easement abandonments, subdivision maps, processing encroachment agreements, collecting development-related fees, and collaborating with other Public Works divisions, as well as other City departments throughout all project phases. Additionally, the division provides customer counter services to the general public at the City’s permit center.

Under direct supervision of the Principal Engineer, the Senior Civil Engineer performs the following duties:
Reviewing plans submitted by private engineers and other public agencies for compliance with City standards and the City’s Engineering Design Criteria
Coordination of engineering activities with other City departments and other public agencies having interest in the proposed work
Supervision and training of engineering staff
Preparation of City Council agenda reports and engineering reports
Review of subdivision maps, easement documents, and other title documents
Calculation and collection of development fees
Management of the City’s Encroachment Permit Program
Preparation and coordination of engineering conditions of approval for proposed development
Distribution and presentation of technical information to other City departments and to the general public

TRAFFIC DIVISION

The Traffic Engineering Division provides traffic engineering, traffic impact analysis reviews, bicycle and pedestrian improvement planning, grant administration, and traffic signal maintenance and operation services for the City. The division also investigates resident/business inquiries related to street parking, traffic calming, intersection control, and bicycling and pedestrian travel on public streets. Finally, the division coordinates with other agencies such as the Valley Transportation Authority, County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports, Caltrans, and the cities of San Jose, Cupertino, and Sunnyvale related to projects, programs, and grant opportunities.

Under direct supervision of the Transportation Manager, the Senior Civil Engineer performs the following duties:
Preparation and management of preliminary, final design, and contract documents (plans, specifications, and cost estimates)
Implementation of transportation plans and programs (i.e. Bicycle Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, Complete Streets Policy, and Vision Zero)
Completion of studies and analyses of traffic engineering projects or problems, and prepares technical reports
Coordination of transportation related engineering activities with other City departments and other public agencies
Preparation of budgets and cost monitoring related to projects
Operation and management of the City’s traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems, and other traffic control devices.
Development and implementation of traffic signal timing parameters and coordination timing plans
Supervision and training of engineering staff
Review of plans submitted by private engineers and other public agencies for compliance with City standards related to public transportation facilities and infrastructure
Preparation and administration of grant funding applications and reports
Conducting field and office work
Supporting the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Working with the public and consultants on various projects and transportation related inquiries.

FIELD SERVICES DIVISION

The Field Services Division provides construction management, construction inspection, materials testing, and surveying for capital improvement projects such as pavement rehabilitation, traffic signals, storm and sanitary sewers, parks, building improvements and other public improvements. The division also provides construction inspection and coordination for developer/utility/private construction of public improvements within the City’s right-of-way.

Under direct supervision of the Principal Engineer, the Senior Civil Engineer performs the following duties:
Contract Administration
Preparation of budgets and cost monitoring related to CIP projects
Construction Management
Labor Compliance Program Management
Supervision and training of field construction activities and engineering staff
Coordination of public works construction projects with residents and businesses

Additional Information:

Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). Years of experience are considered on the basis of full-time-equivalent experience (2080 hours per year). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Resume and 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of November 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITIONS ADHERING TO ALL APPLICABLE CITY POLICIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CMD 033- EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES .

The annual salary range for this position is $179,200.56 - $228,826.56. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.

Typical Duties

Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications
• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a college or university that is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering office and field work performing professional level engineering work, and

Possible Substitutions
• A Master's Degree in any branch of Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of experience

LICENSES& CERTIFICATION
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment
• Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment
• Other licenses and certificates directly related to the Civil Engineering field (e.g. Geotechnical Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Structural Engineer, Land Surveyor, Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Developer (QSD), Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Practitioner (QSP)) are desirable
• Current city employees appointed to Senior Civil Engineer prior to September 1, 2015 are waived of the required Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California

OTHER REQUIRMENTS
• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment
• May be required to work shifts, weekends, and odd and unusual hours in the performance of duties and emergency situations

Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview may be required prior to appointment.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score.

The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov .

City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #4
Professional Engineers

This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #4 employees in 2026. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change.

Retirement:
Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula - employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly
New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay
Medicare and Social Security (FICA)
Employee pays 6.20% up to $11,439 (Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay
Health Insurance:
The City contributes up to 100% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan for Employee Only and Employee + 1 Dependent plans, and up to 90% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan of the Employee + 2 or More Dependents plan
Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis
No cash difference is paid if an employee elects a plan cheaper than the max City contribution
To be eligible for the City’s contribution toward health, employees must be on a paid status for at least 80 hours in the month prior to the month of coverage
Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire
Employees hired on or after 1/1/2024 who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and acceptable proof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Contact Human Resources for more details
Dental Insurance:
Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory
City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee
Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire
Vision Insurance:
Choice of two VSP plans
City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee
Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire
Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA):
City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account
Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax)
Life Insurance:
City pays for 1x annual salary up to $250,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage
Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment
Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children
State Disability Insurance (SDI):
Employee pays 1.3% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave)
7 day waiting period. Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information
Paid Family Leave (PFL):
Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child
No waiting period. Weekly paid leave benefit. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information

Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance:
Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $13,333; max $8,000/month
City paid benefit. City pays $.207/$100 of insured earnings
60 calendar day waiting period
Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment

Deferred Compensation:
Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions
Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules
Additionally, the City contributes $330.00 a month toward the employee’s 457(b) account. This dollar amount will factor into the above mentioned IRS rules and limits

Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan):
Employee may contribute up to $3,400 per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account
Employee may contribute up to $7,500 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account
Employee may contribute up to $340 per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan
Vacation:
Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service
For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year
For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year
For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year
For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year
For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year
Maximum vacation accrual is 400 hours
Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 60 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out the following calendar year
Sick Leave:
Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual
Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness
Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave
Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation)
Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service
Compensatory Time Off (CTO):
Employees may accrue CTO in lieu of overtime hours up to a maximum of 240 hours
16 hours of PCTO is credited to employees each January 1st (prorated if hired after January 1st)
Holidays:
Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year and an additional 32 hours of floating holiday for calendar year 2025
Personal Safety Equipment Reimbursement:
$400 per calendar year Personal Safety Equipment & Raingear Allowance. See MOU for details
Professional Registration:
The City will pay cost of Professional Engineer registration fee. Employees eligible for $3,600 per year in premium pay for attaining and continued maintenance and possession of Professional Engineering Certification
Tuition Reimbursement Program:
Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program:
Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year
City paid benefit
Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program:
Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum.
Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $438/month in 2026 (amount adjusted annually)
After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $262/month in 2026 (amount adjusted annually)
Alternate Work Schedule:
An employee, subject to the conditions of the employee’s job assignment, may propose an alternate work schedule as described in City Manager’s Directive #71. Proposal must be made to the Department Head through the immediate supervisor

Resident Status:
Engineers will be permitted to pay the “resident” rate rather than the non-resident rate for City programs and activities so long as the employee’s sign-up or participation will not interfere with a resident’s access to or ability to participate in the applicable program or activity

Closing Date/Time: 11/13/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
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Community, Authenticity and Opportunity

Santa Clara is a family oriented and business friendly city, led by a city government that has developed an award-winning ethics program and a commitment to fostering the public trust. Located in Santa Clara County at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, about 45 miles south of San Francisco, Santa Clara is a strategic regional hub, convenient to freeways, airports, railroads, expressways, light rail and other public transportation.

"The Mission City" was founded in 1852 and has grown into an internationally diverse community of about 120,000 residents with employment base of about 106,750. With 19.3 square miles of tree-lined neighborhoods, thriving commercial and industrial centers, and 300 days of sunshine each year, it is an ideal location for individuals, families, and businesses.

Santa Clara is home to an extraordinary array of high-tech companies, including Applied Materials, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Nvidia, Oracle, and Ericsson. The City of Santa Clara is also home to Santa Clara University, California’s Great America Theme Park, and Levi’s® Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl 50.

Not Your Typical Bay Area City

Voted one of ten All-America Cities in the New Millennium by the National Civic League, Santa Clara has a "High Tech, Human Touch, H2" approach to serving the community's needs. It offers the region's lowest combined utility costs in the nine Bay Area counties, with savings of 30 to 40% on electricity alone, and it is consistently rated one of the most affordable cities in the nation for business.

At the core of the City's government is a dedication to ethics, transparency and service to the community. Santa Clara is a Charter City with a Council / Manager form of government. The City's financial stability ensures the highest levels of citizen and business service, low business taxes and solid real estate value, and it is also one of the safest U.S. cities with a population of 75,000+.

This dedication community is most readily seen in the outstanding efforts and services provided by our world-class police and fire departments. Our outstanding public safety record includes the highest fire rating in Santa Clara County and some of the fastest emergency response times in the state.

Speed is critical in Santa Clara--from response times with emergency services to responsiveness at the speed of business. More than 9,400 businesses, including many of the world's top technology firms, have started, taken root and thrived in the City of Santa Clara. Our dedication to the business community reaches beyond business licenses and services, but focuses on individualized assistance and attention, especially for large or complex business applications that need the involvement of multiple City departments. In these cases, a dedicated liaison will help guide businesses through the process and ensure clear and complete communication.

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