What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE ENGINEER/ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER/SENIOR 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:
- Unlicensed Associate Engineer
- Associate Civil Engineer
- Senior Civil Engineer
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.
We’re interested in full-time and part-time candidates. Regardless of which you choose, 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 an experienced project engineer with expertise in 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.
Learn more about the Senior Civil Engineer, Associate Civil Engineer, and unlicensed Associate Engineer positions at these links:
ASSOCIATE ENGINEER | Class Spec Details | $91,557 - $126,698
ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER | Class Spec Details | $107,781 - $149,149
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER | Class Spec Details | $118,559 - $164,064
CONTACT US
Getting to know us is simple, with no strings attached.
Reach out and meet our team on your schedule. We’ll join you for coffee with no commitments, just an opportunity to discover more about who we are. We’re always accessible by phone or email too! Kyrenne Chua, Principal Civil Engineer, kchua@san-marcos.net. (760) 744-1050 ext. 3215
RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
| APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED | Applications accepted beginning November 14, 2025 |
| APPLICATIONS DUE | Applications must be received by 4:00pm, December 19, 2025 |
| FIRST INTERVIEWS | January 15, 2026 |
| SECOND INTERVIEWS | January 22, 2026 |
Salary : $91,558 - $164,065
