• Participates in the completion of assigned engineering projects, programs, and activities; supervises or meets with staff to identify and resolve problems and monitor workflow.
• Establishes timeline and task schedules and tracks project costs for conformance with budget.
• Administers, prepares, and reviews engineering plans, specifications, construction estimates, and bidding documents for public works projects and reviews actual work for conformance with the scope of work standards and specifications.
• Prepares various staff reports and studies, budgets, environmental reports, requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, and progress reports.
• Participates in the development and administration of budgeted project expenses; estimates staffing, equipment, materials, and processing expenses; monitors actual project expenses and proposed change orders.
• Participates in construction management, inspection, and field engineering work for Public Works projects.
• Coordinates assigned services and activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
• Coordinates and works with private sector developers, engineers, architects, contractors, and property owners to discuss projects under consideration or in progress, and to assist in compliance with City and State engineering standards.
• Responds to and resolves difficult inquiries and complaints related to engineering projects and proposals.
• Administers and negotiates private design contracts for capital improvement projects to ensure compliance with all contracts and City codes.
• Seeks and applies funding for City engineering projects; administers highway and construction funding projects in collaboration with federal, State, and transportation agencies.
• Acts as Project Manager with minimal supervision to manage capital improvement projects from initial concept to construction completion and closeout phase.
• Presents projects and issues to City Council, Commissioners, and the Public.

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in civil engineering or a closely related field is required.
• Three (3) years of responsible professional experience in civil engineering or a related field is required.
• Public sector experience is highly desirable.

• Must have a valid License or Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer. If the P.E. Certificate/License is from another state, the incumbent must obtain a P.E. Certificate/License from the State of California within two (2) years of employment.
• Ability to attain a valid Class C California driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.
• In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Manhattan Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.

Welcome to Manhattan Beach; a classic, casual California beach town with easy access to LAX. We are a residential community of just over 35,000 residents with an award-winning school district, unique shops and restaurants, worldwide corporate headquarters, and signature community traditions that are open to all. Did I mention that the Beach Boys loved it here? In the 1962 hit song, “Surfin USA,” the Beach Boys said if everybody had an ocean, then everybody would be surfing “all over Manhattan!” That’s not far from the truth!

Upon visiting, the Manhattan Beach Pier and Roundhouse Aquarium is a natural starting point for discovering our town. It’s at the heart of our charming downtown shopping and dining district. You can play beach volleyball, shop at an independent bookstore and have a Jonathan Gold ranked meal all within a block radius. If you’re lucky enough to visit on a Tuesday, visit the Farmer’s Market from 12-4. And, as home to beach volleyball, each August we host the Manhattan Beach Open, the oldest, most prestigious professional volleyball tournament next to the south side of the Pier.

Our residents cherish our hometown traditions. We held the first ever Pinewood Derby in 1953. Every fall is our Old Hometown Fair, October has the World Famous Pumpkin Race (really!) and the highlight of December is the Holiday Fireworks show on the second Sunday in December.

Boasting seven public parks, including a botanical garden, the city provides a multitude of sports activities for its residents, including surfing and beach volleyball. Polliwog Park features a play structure accessible to all, a man-made lake, the setting for Sunday afternoon concerts during the summer months and the site of the Manhattan Beach Historical Society.

Manhattan Beach is also known for its award-winning school district. With the support of the community, the school district has attained national recognition and over 93% of graduates enter institutions of higher learning after high school. Every year, the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation raises money to improve Manhattan Beach public schools and annually hosts the largest charity wine auction in Southern California, the Manhattan Wine Auction.

We aren’t just about outdoor activities. In 2015, we opened a brand new branch of the Los Angeles County library, a two-story building in downtown Manhattan with ocean views.

As you can see, we value the healthy beach lifestyle. That’s why we are committed to preserving our environment. We were one of the first cities to ban plastic bags and have been a smoke-free town since 2014. As of February 2020, in order to reduce nicotine addiction and protect public health, we’ve also prohibited the sale of all tobacco products (including vape products) in the City.

We value inclusion for all, education, and community involvement. Come visit us in Manhattan Beach. We guarantee you will fall in love.

• Senior Civil Engineer

• MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
• Manhattan Beach, California United States View Map

• Salary: $134,760.00 - $164,148.00 Annually USD

• Posted: Nov 26, 2025
• Location: Manhattan Beach,California

• Full Time
• Engineering