Civil Engineer

The East Bay Regional Park District is currently recruiting for a Civil Engineer to support the Park District’s Restoration Projects Unit, delivering capital projects that restore and enhance parklands. The Civil Engineer will play a key role in moving projects from design through construction, including civil engineering design, preparation of construction documents, cost estimates, permitting, contract administration, and construction management. The position may also serve as Resident Engineer (RE) on assigned construction projects and support the Design and Construction Department as a construction management and administration subject matter expert. This position will collaborate closely with Park District staff, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies and will provide technical expertise that supports successful, efficient, and high-quality delivery of the Park District’s capital improvement projects. The hiring pools established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any additional vacancies that may occur during the one-year life of the hiring pools.

• A California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license and professional experience applying civil engineering principles to the design and delivery of capital projects.
• Resident Engineer experience strongly preferred, with knowledge of public works construction management, contract administration, construction inspection, quality assurance, cost estimating, schedule tracking, and change management.
• Experience managing projects from preliminary design through design development, permitting, and construction.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex engineering and construction issues.
• An understanding of an ecosystem-based approach to land development and restoration, with the ability to balance project design with the natural and built environment and the needs of park users, fish, and wildlife.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively move projects from concept through construction.
• Experience successfully leading or supporting procurement of federal and state resource agency regulatory permit authorizations and compliance during construction. 

• Deadline for Filing: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 5:00 pm
• Qualifications Review: Mid-November 2026
• Tentative Date of Onsite Examinations: Week of December 7, 2026

•  Respect – We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve.
•  Resilience – We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
•  Relationships – Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
•  Responsiveness – We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.
•  Transparency – We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.

• Work with a purpose for a better world today and for future generations through the preservation of open space, public access to the outdoors, and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties
• A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District, the communities it serves, and its mission
• Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Click here for details regarding additional benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Free on-site parking
• Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles)
• Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities (reservations, daily fishing permit, public boat launch.

• Serves as Project Manager and Engineer of Record for professional engineering work

• Identifies project scopes, designs, prepares contract drawings, engineering specifications and cost estimates for a variety of capital and maintenance projects;

• Acts as resident engineer on construction projects;

• Prepares requests for proposals and administers construction and consultant service contracts;

• Researches, advises, and coordinates with contractors, construction managers, outside engineering consultants, and Park District staff to resolve complex engineering problems;

• Obtains, reviews and directs the collection of field data (surveys, geotechnical investigations, water quality analysis);

• Performs complex engineering design calculations for grading earthwork, utilities, pavement, hydrology, hydraulics, and structures;

• Oversees and manages project timelines and budgets;

• Performs construction feasibility analysis. 

OTHER FUNCTIONS & DUTIES:

Coordinates work of consultants, engineers, developers, contractors, and other departments with outside agencies; makes field inspections of construction in progress; prepares project documents, correspondence, presentations, budget analyses and participates in grant application preparation and administration; prepares, acquires, and administers regulatory and required permits and agreements with other agencies; and performs related duties as assigned.

• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer with the State of California.
• Possession of a Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Developer (QSD) certificate must be obtained prior to completion of probation.

• Civil engineering principles, materials, and techniques of engineering and construction;
• Engineering economics and calculations, including pavement design, hydrology, earthwork, hydraulics, structures, sewage treatment and disposal, water supply treatment and distribution;
• Public contracting code requirements for bidding and contract administration
• Current building and design codes;
• Cost estimating; and
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

• Use civil engineering software and computer aided (CAD) drafting;
• Effectively analyze, identify, and recommend engineering alternatives;
• Effectively manage projects and lead others in the performance of complex professional and technical activities;
• Administer consultant and construction contracts;
• Effectively manage delivery of public work improvement projects in highly regulated, ecologically sensitive settings
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers.

• Must pass a Level 1 Background Check, which includes employment history verification, employee reference check, education or certificate verification, and criminal history review.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is a condition of initial and continued employment in this classification.
• May be required to attend public hearings and other meetings which may be scheduled outside of normal work hours.

UNION AFFILIATION:
AFSCME: East Bay Regional Parks Employees, Local 2428, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, represents this classification. Wages, hours, and other terms of conditions of employment are covered in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Park District and Local 2428. The probationary period for this classification is nine (9) months.

Internal Promotions: Placement shall be made at the first step in the salary range for the new position (Step A) unless the salary rate at Step A of the new position is less than a 5% increase. In such instances, the employee will be placed at a step in the new salary range that ensures at least a 5% increase.
 
Application materials for this position consist of two (2) required parts:

1. A current East Bay Regional Park District application submitted online, AND
2. Completed supplemental questions

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. If you have previously applied to a position on GovernmentJobs.com, please allow time to update your existing profile. Applications are accepted online only. Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you encounter problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov Help Desk toll-free at (855) 524-5627.
  
Notification: All applicants will be notified of the status of their application via email, generally within two to three weeks after the closing date. You may also sign into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view your current application status and notifications.
 
Selection Process: The application materials for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified for testing or oral examination/interview. The District reserves the right to set up a written test, performance test, and/or other assessment procedures before or after the interview process. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or invitation to test. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment.
  
Special Testing Arrangements: If you require special arrangements due to a verified disability or medical condition, please contact the Human Resources Division at (510) 544-2154 at least five business days before the test.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.