Deputy Director, Public Works-Engineering Services Division-26221005U

Deputy Director - Public Works Engineering Services Division

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking a highly motivated and innovative professional to lead DPW's Engineering Services Division. This executive management position will report directly to the Director and will be responsible for overseeing Design Engineering & Capital Projects; Construction Engineering & Materials Laboratory; and Wastewater Management, Engineering, & Operations.

Salary: $215,000.00 - $220,000.00 Annually

Location: County of San Diego, CA

Job Type: Regular - Full time

Job Number: 26221005U

Department: Public Works, Dept of, Road

Division: Engineering Services-Rf

Opening Date: 07/10/2026

Closing Date: 8/10/2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for consideration.

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Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.

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