Senior Civil Engineer at City of Morro Bay

$115,544 - $140,442 Annually with a 5% COLA and 2% Equity Adjustment 7/1/26

Click here to see the Recruitment Brochure: Senior Civil Engineer Job Brochure

Join the vibrant coastal community of the City of Morro Bay as a Senior Civil Engineer! We are seeking a talented and experienced civil engineering professional to lead and oversee a diverse range of infrastructure projects that will shape the future of our city.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the following Engineering projects:

• Waterfront and harbor projects such as seawalls, revetments, docks, piers, gangways, and boat ramps
• Pavement management
• Sidewalk and storm drain improvements
• Park and facility improvements
• Transportation planning and design, traffic management, active transportation projects including multi-use paths, and intersection control improvements
• Floodplain management including hydrology and hydraulics modeling, channel flow, and flood damage reduction strategies
• Utility system capital project planning and delivery of water distribution and treatment, sewer collection system and wastewater treatment, advanced wastewater treatment and recycled water program, wastewater plant decommissioning, etc.

To thrive in this role, you should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, along with a Professional Engineer (PE) license. With a minimum of 4 years of professional civil engineering and construction management experience, you will demonstrate a strong track record in managing complex capital projects. Your expertise in coordinating with stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, and community members, will be invaluable.

Join our team and make a lasting impact on the infrastructure and sustainability of our beautiful coastal city! Submit your resume and cover letter on our City website at: https://www.morrobayca.gov/832/Employment-Opportunities

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled. First review of applications on December 1, 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the City's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons seeking employment or promotion to assure equal employment opportunity based upon ability and fitness to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, childbirth, breast-feeding, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic characteristics or information, military or veteran's status, and/or any other category protected by federal and/or state law.