Job Details

City Engineer Position

The City of Berkeley, California is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking, and collaborative City Engineer to lead a broad portfolio of essential infrastructure and engineering services within its Public Works Department. This is an exceptional opportunity to guide complex capital improvement programs; advance multimodal, safety, and accessibility-focused projects; and oversee critical divisions including streets and sidewalks, stormwater and streetlights, facilities, sewer, underground utilities (UUD), GIS, and land development services. The City Engineer provides technical leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening interdepartmental partnerships, and delivering high-quality public infrastructure that reflects the City's values of equity, sustainability, and community well-being. The ideal candidate is a politically astute, relationship building leader with broad engineering expertise and a commitment to public service. Advance Berkeley's infrastructure priorities and make a lasting impact on a diverse and vibrant community, apply today.

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Minimum Qualifications

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering and five (5) years professional civil engineering experience, of which at least two (2) years were at the management or supervisory level. Experience in contract administration and working with citizen organizations is desirable.

Other requirements include possession of a valid California Registration as a Civil Engineer. A valid California driver's license is desirable.

Application Process

For first consideration, apply by January 26, 2026 at

Exam Process

Save the dates

Round one interviews will be held virtually on February 11, 2026. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on February 27, 2026. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

Questions? Please contact your recruiter, Levi Kuhlman, with any inquiries:

• ...@wbcpinc.com
• 541-###-#### (Direct)
• 866-###-#### (Toll Free)

Pre-Employment Process

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Disaster Service Worker

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.