Assistant Director of Public Works Engineering Services/City Engineer

The City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work!

With over 600 employees, the City of Vacaville is proud to serve a vibrant, growing community. We offer a supportive and engaging workplace with employee social and wellness events, casual dress days, flexible work schedules, every other Friday off and outstanding pay and benefits.

Join us and help shape the future of Vacaville!

The City of Vacaville invites applications for the position of

Assistant Director of Public Works - Engineering Services/City Engineer

The Assistant Director of Public Works - Engineering Services manages and oversees all programs, activities and operations within the Engineering Services Division of the Public Works Department.

Examples of duties include, but are not limited to:

• Works closely with the Public Works Director to shape the Division priorities, guide strategic planning and advance major initiatives.
• Oversees the City’s Engineering Services Division, including development engineering oversight, capital project planning, civil engineering design, construction management and inspection for streets, utilities, transportation systems and public facilities.
• Assists in developing and implementing department goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Manages and mentors engineering, professional, technical and administrative staff, sets work priorities, monitors work flow and reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.
• Serves as the City Engineer.

Please see the class specification for complete details about this position.

Salary Information

$181,113.45 - $220,122.02/Annually

2% COLA increase is scheduled for 11/01/2026

Working for the City of Vacaville comes with an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premium, other plans are also available
• Vision and Dental Insurance monthly premiums covered 100% by the City
• Healthcare double coverage opt-out incentive of $3,000 per year for eligible employees
• Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays and two floating holidays a year
• Up to 97.5 hours per year of Administrative Leave
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment up to $2,200 per fiscal year
• Deferred compensation plan with up to 6% City contribution available
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account

*Please see our generous benefits package here.*

This position has 9/75 work schedule, which includes every other Friday off.

This recruitment is currently open and continuous, but may close without further notice at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by Human Resources at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by the closing of this recruitment.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.gov.