Principal Civil Engineer

Salary : $143,661.24 - $183,560.88 Annually

Location : West Hollywood, CA

Job Type : Full-time Regular Status

Job Number : 26-50271-02

Department : Public Works

Division : DPW - Engineering

Opening Date : 11 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : WEHOME

JOB SUMMARY

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. First review begins December 1, 2025. Apply early for priority consideration.

Why WeHo

The is like no other city in the world.Located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles and only 1.9 square miles, the City of West Hollywood was incorporated in 1984 by a unique collaboration of people, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender activists, seniors, and advocates for affordable housing. West Hollywood is an international tourism destination with a diverse population and is also the location of many entertainment, design, technology, and hospitality-based businesses. The City is a robust economic and cultural center instilled with idealism, creativity, and innovation. A spirit of community activism and civic pride thrives in West Hollywood for many of its approximately 36,500 residents. The City of West Hollywood has a strong progressive voice, is a leader among communities, and is filled with a rich history. The City prides itself on strong core values : Respect and Support for People; Responsiveness to the Public; Idealism, Creativity, and Innovation; Quality of Residential Life; Promotion of Economic Development; Public Safety; and Responsibility for the Environment - as well as being proactive in responding to the needs of its diverse community.

How We Serve

The provides essential services that affect the daily lives of everyone who lives, works, and visits West Hollywood. We are responsible for the administration, planning, design, maintenance, and construction management of the City's critical infrastructure from streets and sewers to traffic signals and storm drains. The Division delivers comprehensive engineering services, including preliminary design, construction inspection, and project management for public works projects. We oversee street and sewer maintenance, coordinate with utility companies, and manage the Capital Improvement Program. Our team handles development review, sanitation systems, traffic engineering, roadway lighting, and drainage evaluation for all new and redeveloped properties.

What You'll Contribute

As the Principal Civil Engineer, you'll serve as a senior technical and supervising leader overseeing large-scale, highly complex civil engineering projects that shape West Hollywood's future. Your expertise will guide the planning, design, and construction of critical public infrastructure, including streets, utilities, traffic systems, and sustainable development initiatives. You will supervise and mentor engineering professionals while serving as project manager on the City's most significant capital improvement and public works projects.

Through collaboration with City departments, regional agencies, contractors, consultants, and community stakeholders, you'll ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Your leadership and strategic vision will be essential for managing multiple high-priority infrastructure projects and advancing West Hollywood's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in public service.

The ideal candidate will :

• Have expert knowledge of civil engineering principles, California public contract codes, and federal / state regulations governing public works projects, with demonstrated experience in project management and construction administration.
• Build strong working relationships with contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders through excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate a proven track record in grant writing and administration, with successful experience identifying, pursuing, and securing federal, state, and regional funding and managing grant compliance and audit requirements.
• Lead and mentor engineering staff through effective supervision, training, performance management, and professional development.
• Manage multiple complex capital projects simultaneously while maintaining responsiveness to community needs and meeting critical deadlines.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, presentations to the City Council, and public engagement.

For full position details, please click the job description :

Reports to : Engineering Manager / City Engineer

This position is eligible to work remotely up to 50% of the time, subject to approval and based on the City's ongoing operational needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience :

Licenses and Certifications :

Retirement

The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The retirement formula will be based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS, e.g. 2% @ 62 for New Members (average of three highest years) or 2.7% @ 55 for Classic Members (single highest year) with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS reciprocal agency. New Member employees are responsible for paying the employee contribution of one-half of the total normal cost of the plan (currently at 7.25%), as defined by CalPERS, through a payroll deduction. Classic Members are responsible for paying the employee contribution of 8% through a payroll deduction. The City does not participate in Social Security.

Health Benefits

Leaves

80 hours - less than one year of service;

Other Benefits

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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used in determining your qualifications. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History / Experience section of your Employment Application. The hiring department will review each answer to evaluate your qualifications. Responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered. A lack of a complete and thorough response to each of the supplemental questions in the space provided may negatively impact your eligibility for this part of the examination process. Responses with more than 250 words are ideal for essay questions.

Verification : Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Note : Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of West Hollywood.

By continuing in the recruitment process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge. If you are selected to continue in the recruitment process, your qualifications may be evaluated through employment verification, reference checks, and written, skill assessment, and oral examinations.

Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.

02

Are you currently registered as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California? If yes, please list your license number. In no, type N / A.

03

Which of the following best describes your years of work experience in a supervisory capacity (including project management, supervising staff, or leading and coordinating the work of others)?

04

Please list two major achievements in the areas of Construction Management, Traffic Engineering, and / or Land Development. If none, type N / A.

05

Please highlight your experience in grant-writing and elaborate on how successful you were in pursuing and securing Federal / State / and other grants. If none, type N / A.

Required Question