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Senior Civil Engineer/Civil Engineer

City of Gardena
Gardena, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/17/2026

This position may be filled at either the Senior Civil Engineer or Civil Engineer level depending on the qualifications of the individual selected and the business needs of the department.

Senior Civil Engineer
Salary Range $10,272.00 mo - $13,110.00 mo
Civil Engineer
Salary Range $9,499.00 mo - $12,124.00 mo

Senior Civil Engineer Description:
This position is considered a management level classification.
Under general direction, performs advanced and complex professional civil engineering work and serves in a technical and administrative leadership capacity within the Engineering Division. Plans, organizes, manages, and coordinates the design, review, permitting, construction, and delivery of public works, capital improvement, utility, and private development projects. Serves as project manager for major engineering and infrastructure initiatives; oversees consultant and construction contracts; develops and administers project budgets; prepares technical and administrative reports; and secures and administers grant and other funding opportunities. Provides technical guidance and direction to professional, technical, and support staff and represents the City before public agencies, commissions, City Council, developers, contractors, and the public.

To view full job description, please click on the following link: Senior Civil Engineer


Civil Engineer Description:
This position is considered a miscellaneous level classification.
Under general direction, performs difficult and complex design, construction, traffic or planning engineering for a variety of municipal public works projects and programs; performs estimate reports, specifications and other related technical administrative and special work as assigned and/or as may be required.

To view full job description, please click on the following link: Civil Engineer
Senior Civil Engineer:
Education:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
Experience:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional civil engineering experience involving the design, review, and construction of public works or capital improvement projects. Experience in a municipal environment and experience providing technical direction or project management are highly desirable.

License
Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required. 
Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving

To view full job description, please click on the following link: Senior Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer:

Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field with a Degree in Civil Engineering or related field AND five (5) years of experience in the design and construction of public works projects or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.   

License
Registration as a Civil Engineer with the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.
Must have and maintain a valid California C Driver’s License.


To view full job description, please click on the following link: Civil Engineer


Please submit the required license, certificate, or registration with the State as evidence of professional or technical proficiency at the same time of filing the application. The Human Resources Officer will require necessary verification of qualifications as specified in the job bulletin. Testing Process:
  • Minimum Qualification Screening - Pass/Fail 
  • Supplemental Questions - Pass/Fail 
  • Oral Interview - 100% of total score 
*Testing process is subject to change
Candidates must pass all examinations to be placed on the eligible list.

Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the next step in the selection process. All candidate materials will be carefully evaluated and only those considered best qualified will be invited to the next step in the selection process. 

Salary : $123,264 - $157,320

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