Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer (Public Works/Engineering Department) Salary Range $154,662.06 - $193,151.72 Annually $12,888.50 - $16,095.98 Monthly $74.36 - $92.86 Hourly Benefits - 4-Day Work Week - 11 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday - 3.5% COLA on July 1, 2026 are in addition to regularly scheduled merit increases that are dependent on performance - $2,721.01 Monthly Benefit Allowance towards Medical, Dental, and Vision starting 2026 - Employer Contribution to a Health Reimbursement Account upon completion of fifth year - Pension through CalPERS - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Voya Financial - 200% Employer Contribution Match to a 457 Plan up to $3,000 per year - Professional Development with Breaking the Chain Consulting - $2,500 Educational Reimbursement per Fiscal Year

Essential Functions

Eastvale's Purpose & Values Protecting the Prosperity and Well Being of Our Community Humble; Put People and Purpose First Caring; Be Kindhearted, Attentive, and Responsive Driven; Work Hard Towards Meaningful and Creative Solutions Join an Award Winning Organization The City was recently recognized as a 2025 Top Workplaces organization—an award based entirely on employee feedback. This recognition reflects the strength of our workplace culture, leadership, and commitment to creating an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and engaged. This is an exciting time to join the organization. The City is actively building a new downtown area and planning to move into a new City Hall within the next few years, offering meaningful opportunities to support growth, modernization, and long-term infrastructure initiatives.

Experience, Training & Licenses

The Principal Engineer will serve as a key member of the City's Public Works/ Engineering Department and will contribute to the maintenance and operation of the City's infrastructure as well as take ownership of the execution, delivery, and reporting of high-priority capital infrastructure projects. The Principal Engineer will serve the Eastvale community with a "can do" attitude and "get it done" approach to work in a fast-paced environment while driving solutions independently, and maintaining tight accountability with departmental leadership. What You Will Be Doing Supporting long-range efforts in the development of Downtown Eastvale which includes a Civic Center, City Hall, Public Library, Fire Station, Police Substation, and Lifestyle Center. Directly executing, managing, and advancing multiple construction and design projects that are part of the City's Capital Improvements program.

The ideal candidate for the Principal Engineer position is a highly experienced and accountable professional who brings deep technical expertise with an unrelenting urgency to correctly and timely deliver complex capital projects. This individual has extensive experience managing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, including federal funding processes, fund allocation, and right-of-way acquisition. They are skilled in coordinating with multiple utility providers and federal agencies, ensuring projects move forward efficiently and in compliance with all requirements. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of successfully delivering atypical and unique projects, demonstrating sound judgment, adaptability, and innovation. With a strong sense of ownership, they are motivated, driven, and independently chart strategic paths forward and deliver consistent updates to supervisors.

Special Requirements

To be considered for the position, all candidates must submit a completed City application, cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references here. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of relevant training, education, experience and writing skills as presented in the application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions. The process may include interviews and/or performance tests. A background investigation including, LIVESCAN fingerprinting and verification of previous employment. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment letter, applicants are required to complete a drug and/or alcohol test at the time of their pre-employment physical. All employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath to the United States and the State of California Constitution at time of hire. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis with the first review deadline date being Sunday, July 12th, 2026 at 11:59pm PST. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first deadline date.

Benefits

Retirement CalPERS Retirement Plan – The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 60 for Classic members 2% @ 62 for Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members Final Compensation: Highest thirty-six (36) consecutive month period The employee pays their respective PERS retirement contribution (7% for Classic members, 7.75% for PEPRA members).

Health Benefits Cafeteria Benefit Package – the current City contribution towards the cafeteria plan for full-time employees is $2,612.57 per month. This amount reflects the current Kaiser Permanente Region III monthly premium for subscriber and 2+ dependents plus $250.00. The Kaiser Permanente Region III monthly premium for subscriber and 2+ dependents is the base rate for future automatic adjustments to the cafeteria allowance. Should the premium for the Kaiser Permanente Region III monthly premium for subscriber and 2+ dependents increase, the City will provide an automatic annual increase on January 1 of each year to the cafeteria plan allowance commensurate with such premium increase to such plan, up to a maximum of 5% per annum. The City offers various HMO health plans to choose from through CalPERS. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. The City offers a voluntary dental plan with Ameritas. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. The City offers a voluntary vision plan with VSP. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance City Manager and Management - 2x annual salary to a maximum of $400,000 All Other Benefited Employees - 2x annual salary with a minimum of $100,000 City Council Members - $25,000 Additional supplemental insurance programs are available to employees through Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company (i.e. Life, Disability, Accident, and Cancer insurance coverage). A 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan is available to employees through Voya. The City will provide a 200% matching contribution of the employee's contribution into a 401(a) plan up to a maximum of $3,000.00 per calendar year. The City awards employees based on years of continuous service, beginning at the completion of the fifth (5) consecutive year, with monthly contribution to a Health Reimbursement fund that they may use for eligible health care related expenses during retirement or upon separation. Services include assessments, counseling, and referrals, for additional services to employees with personal and/or work related concerns. Up to six sessions per occurrence. The City does not participate in the State of California's Disability Insurance. We offer a private sector program offered by Lincoln Financial paid by the City. A retirement savings program for part-time employees that do not qualify for CalPERS retirement benefits. The City offers 11 paid holidays per year. Employees also receive one floating holiday each calendar year. Exempt Management Employees receive 80 hours per year. Full-time employees will earn 80 hours per year. Part-time employees will earn 40 hours per year. Full-time employees will earn 90 hours per year. Part-time employees will earn 45 hours per year. The City provides a wage replacement up to $3,500 per week, for up to 12 weeks for an employee's eligible parental related leave of absence. The City will provide regular full-time, and at-will employees with tuition reimbursement for courses which relate to their job assignment or the completion of a degree in a field related to City operations, subject to funding availability. An employee may be reimbursed for up to $2,500 a year, not to exceed a cumulative total of $10,000. ScholarShare529 College Savings Plan offers an easy and tax-advantaged way to save for higher education for your children, grandchildren, loved ones and even yourself as the beneficiary. Through payroll direct deposit, you can consistently contribute to a college savings account.