Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer

Salary

$140,644.55 - $188,477.15 Annually

Location

550 E 6th Street, Beaumont, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

27-21

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

10/26/2026

Closing Date

11/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary Description

Under general direction, plan, assign, supervise and review professional engineering work for the public works section; assist in developing and carrying out policies and programs; and do related work as required.

Representative Duties

• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities;
• Confer with supervisors and assist regarding projects, priorities and progress;
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and administration of the capital improvement program and budget;
• Supervise and participate in the preparation of special engineering studies and reports;
• Coordinate activities with other City Departments, Divisions, and Sections and with outside agencies;
• Prepare and administer section budget;
• Design various public works projects such as sewer improvements, storm drain improvements, street improvements, and street lighting projects;
• Coordinate public works project utility relocations;
• Prepare street, sewer, and monument agreements for tract maps, parcel maps and improvement plans;
• Supervise, train, and evaluate professional and technical subordinates;
• Resolves conflicts or problems between staff and developers;
• Representation at City Council, Public Works Committee for WRCOG and other committees as requested;
• Leads or participates in discussions regarding engineering projects;
• Create, oversee and administer standard drawings and specifications for the Public Works Department.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations;

Applicable laws and regulatory codes related to development and construction;

Principles and practices of organization, administration, budget and personnel management;

Technical report writing;

Computes and computer programs;

Principles and practices of engineering;

Methods and techniques used in the design and construction of variety of public works projects;

Ability to:

Plan, direct, and coordinate projects within assigned area;

Supervise the preparation of specifications, cost estimates, work schedules, plans, maps and reports;

Make complex engineering computations and check, design, and supervise the construction of a wide variety of public and private facilities;

Direct preparation of and review of complex engineering designs, plans, specifications and legal contracts;

Preform difficult technical research and analyze complex engineering and mathematical problems, evaluate alternative, and recommending or adopting effective courses of action;

Plan, organize, manage, and integrate engineering design activities for major and minor capital improvement projects;

Oversee engineering approval for land development projects and perform/oversee accurate plan checks to ensure compliance with all codes and standards;

Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound, independent conclusions and recommendations;

Understand, interpret, explain, and apply federal, state, and local policy, law, regulations, and court decisions applicable to areas of responsibility;

Present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively in public meetings;

Represent the City effectively in negotiations and other dealings on a variety of difficult complex, sensitive, and confidential issues;

Operate a personal computer using software application appropriate to assigned tasks;

Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines;

Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, reports and other written materials;

Organize set priorities and exercise sound independent judgement within areas of responsibility;

Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations;

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City management , staff, developers, consultants, representatives of other governmental and utility agencies, business and community groups, citizens, the public, and others encountered in the course of work;

Other duties as assigned;

Experience, Education and Licenses

Education:

• Minimum eighteen (18) years of age;
• Must possess a high school diploma from an accredited high school or G.E.D. equivalent;
• Must possess a valid California Class C Drivers License and maintain possession of such license during the course of employment
• Must have an acceptable driving record, be insurable at standard rates by Citys insurance carrier, and maintain such insurance during the course of employment.

Experience:

• Eight (8) years experience in the performance of professional engineering work in the area of assignment including supervisory experience;
• Equivalent to a Bachelors Degree from a accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental requirements:

Must be found to be free from any physical, emotional or mental conditions, as determined by a qualified physician and/or psychologist, which with or without accommodation might affect the ability of the employee to perform essential job functions. The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. Additionally, the position requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in retrieving and entering data using a computer keyboard. Near and far vision is required in order to read work related documents and use the computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

This classification is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may be required to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by management. The city reserves the right, with the concurrence of the department head, to revise or change classification duties and responsibilities as the need arises and as consistent with the meet and confers process. Nothing herein is intended to constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

The City of Beaumont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women, minorities, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.

The City of Beaumont is a Drug-Free workplace.

The City of Beaumont offers a complete benefit package for full-time employees including CalPERS retirement, health care, dental coverage, vision care, life insurance, short term disability and life insurance. For more detailed information please visit our benefits page.

https://beaumontca.gov/index.aspx?nid=224

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Are you a licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least eight (8) years experience in the performance of professional engineering work in the area of assignment including supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Beaumont California

Department Public Works Address 550 E 6th Street

Website http://beaumontca.gov/