What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE ENGINEER/ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER/(DOQ) - LAND DEVELOPMENT position at City of San Marcos?
DISCOVER THE POSSIBILITIES
Our Land Development Engineering team is growing, which means we have opportunities for one or more engineers at the following levels:
- Assistant Engineer (EIT)
- Unlicensed Associate Engineer
- Associate Civil Engineer (PE)
THE SAN MARCOS WAY
In a region where public agency engineering jobs can feel overstretched and under-supported, City of San Marcos is building something better. We invest in our people and help them grow. In fact, in the past three years alone, nearly half of the staff in our department have earned promotions.
Flexibility is baked into our culture.
San Marcos offers hybrid work built to your schedule and real flexibility to manage your commitments in a way that works for you.
Work-life balance that actually makes a difference.
We deliver on real work-life balance. Our team members get the flexibility to coach kids' sports, spend time with loved ones, and enjoy enriching personal lives.
Room to run.
Here in San Marcos, you are a trusted professional, supported by leadership that respects boundaries between staff work and our elected policymakers.
A positive engineering culture with room to breathe.
Supportive colleagues, collaborative problem-solving, and genuine respect for your expertise- San Marcos offers a friendlier working environment than you’ll find in most jurisdictions. We’ve intentionally built it that way.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Our ideal candidate is a project engineer with interest in land development, including reviewing grading and public improvement plans, subdivision maps, and a wide range of technical studies including flood analyses, stormwater quality documents, soils reports, drainage studies, traffic impact analyses, and CEQA documents. For the Unlicensed Associate and Associate Civil Engineer (PE) classifications, experience in land development is expected.
Learn more about the Associate Civil Engineer (PE), unlicensed Associate Engineer, and Assistant Engineer (EIT), positions at these links:
ASSISTANT ENGINEER | Class Spec Details | $79,970 - $110,664
ASSOCIATE ENGINEER | Class Spec Details | $91,557 - $126,698
ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER | Class Spec Details | $107,781 - $149,149
CONTACT US
Getting to know us is simple, with no strings attached.
Reach out and meet our team on your schedule. We’re always accessible by phone or email! Contact one of our team members:
Stephanie Kellar, Deputy City Engineer: SKellar@sanmarcosca.gov. (760) 744-1050 ext. 3210
Brad Holder, Senior Civil Engineer: BHolder@sanmarcosca.gov. (760) 744-1050 ext. 3250
RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
| APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED | Applications accepted beginning April 22, 2026 |
| APPLICATIONS DUE | Applications must be received by 4:00pm, May 14, 2026 |
| FIRST INTERVIEWS | May 28, 2026 |
| SECOND INTERVIEWS | June 4, 2026 |
Salary : $79,970 - $149,150