Senior Engineer

Overview 7/31/2026 at 11:59pm or until 150 applicants San Mateo is a city of more than 100,000 residents located in San Mateo County, California, on the San Francisco Peninsula. One of the City’s strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community. San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown. You would be joining over 500 people whose mission it is to serve the San Mateo community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit. We are looking for someone who embodies our shared values of respect, creativity, inclusivity, transparency, and integrity in their words and actions. Department The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for Senior Engineers! The Public Works Department is comprised of Regulatory Compliance, Engineering, Field Maintenance, Facilities/Fleet, Wastewater Treatment, and Asset Management Divisions. Each division is led by one of two Deputy Directors, who report to the Director of Public Works. The department is responsible for the City’s major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, streetlights, traffic signals, publicly owned facilities, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), pump stations, a major lagoon, dams, and levees; as well as solid waste and environmental programs. The City of San Mateo wastewater treatment facility and collection system are undergoing major renovation projects over the next five years valued over $100 million dollars through the Clean Water Program. The Department is responsible for regulatory compliance related to Stormwater, Pretreatment, Green Infrastructure, and other environmental programs, as well as public outreach to raise awareness to the general public and other stakeholders about these issues. The Public Works Department is committed to high performance standards, utilizing best practices relative to performance management and team-oriented approaches. Our mission is to enhance the community and its environment by providing sustainable stewardship and innovative approaches to Public Works services. Positions One (1) vacancy will focus on general capital improvement projects (streets, storm, bridges, etc.), one (1) vacancy will focus on construction and maintenance of facilities at the wastewater treatment plant, and one (1) vacancy will focus on private development reviews. The Senior Engineers in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) sections supervise and participate in the conduct of complicated engineering planning, design, and investigation activities. The Senior Engineer in the Development Services (DS) section will lead staff, consultants, and applicants through the private development permitting processes. Responsibilities Supervise and participate in the development of designs, plans, specifications, and estimates for the construction of public works projects. Coordinate with contractors, construction managers, construction inspectors, and the design engineers to resolve issues during construction. Coordinate with the staff at the WWTP especially the Plant Manager, Operations Superintendent, and Maintenance Superintendent to ensure WWTP operations and maintenance needs are incorporated into projects and to address impacts to ongoing operations during construction. Inspect project sites to assist in solving difficult problems; interpret specifications and City policy and make change orders. Review plans for construction prepared by private engineers. Check computations and specified materials for accuracy and compliance with regulations. Upgrade City standard plans and specifications; review subdivision and parcel maps. Serve as staff to City commissions, boards, and committees on public works engineering matters. Prepare periodic project status reports. Prepare various applications for state and federal grants. Review and make recommendations on technical reports and studies. Assist in the preparation of the capital improvement plan and budget. Participate in the selection and supervision of private professional engineers for the development of plans, specifications, studies, and reports. Coordinate engineering-related activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections and with outside agencies. Confer with staff regarding project priorities and programs. Assist in preparing and administering the operating budget. Supervise, train, and evaluate professional and technical subordinates. The Senior Engineer receives general direction from the Engineering Manager or higher-level personnel and exercises direct and indirect supervision over professional and technical engineering personnel. Qualifications You possess knowledge of principles and practices of engineering; modern methods and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of public works engineering projects; modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding the assigned areas of assignment; applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to design and construction in the area of assignment; and principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. You possess the ability to make complex engineering computations and to check, design, and supervise the construction of a wide variety of public and private facilities; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; use a variety of drafting and engineering apparatus; and supervise, train, and evaluate professional and technical subordinates. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: After receiving professional engineer's license, four years’ experience in professional engineering work in areas of assignment. Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in civil engineering or a closely related field. Licenses and Certifications Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional civil engineer in the State of California. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license. Bonus Points (highly desirable) Experience working for a municipal / local government agency Supervisory experience Capital Improvement Project experience (CIP division) Construction management experience in an industrial or wastewater treatment plant (WWTP division) Comprehensive benefits package including generous paid leave and health benefits CalPERS retirement (2% @ 55 for classic members; 2% @ 62 for new members). Classic employees contribute 7.0% to CalPERS and New members contribute 7.50% to CalPERS Participation in the Social Security Program City contribution of 1.5% of base salary to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and 1.0% match to the Employee’s voluntary contribution. The City contributes 0.25% of base salary to a Retiree Health Savings Account Free Fitness classes through City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Credit Union Membership Bilingual Differential $90 biweekly (if applicable) Application Submit an online application, résumé, and supplemental questionnaire at or to the Human Resources Department, City of San Mateo, 330 W. 20th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Application Deadline Recruitment will close by July 31, 2026 at midnight, or upon receipt of the first 150 applications, résumés, and supplemental questionnaires, whichever occurs first. Interview Process All applications, résumés (required) and responses to supplemental questions received will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. A fully completed application is required; a résumé does not replace the information required on the employment application. Missing information cannot be assumed. A limited number of the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may include an oral panel interview, written exercise, training and experience application review, or a practical demonstration of skill and ability. A Zoom oral panel interview is tentatively scheduled for August 19, 2026. Employment List An employment list will be established from those who pass the examination process. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least six months with the possibility of an extension for an additional six months. Once placed on an employment list, and at the time a vacancy occurs, eligible candidates may be contacted by the hiring department and scheduled for additional department interviews. Statements “Together, We Make Our Community Stronger.” Fine Print: Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a driving record review, reference check, and Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. The City of San Mateo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants requiring accommodations for any part of the testing or recruitment process must notify View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io seven (7) days in advance of the deadline for the part of the process requiring accommodations. Do not upload any documents related to your request for accommodation in CalOpps. The City of San Mateo complies with employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr