Job Details

Engineering Manager

Position Number: 6885211
Location: Brentwood, CA
Position Type: Engineering - Civil and Environmental

Engineering Manager

Salary: $173,082.00 - $210,382.32 Annually
Location: City of Brentwood, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-2720-01
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 01/28/2026
Closing Date: 2/18/2026 10:00 AM Pacific

Position Information

The City of Brentwood is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and collaborative professional to serve as its next Engineering Manager. Reporting to the Director of Engineering/City Engineer, this role provides leadership and oversight for all activities and operations within the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

The Engineering Manager will supervise and support a team of professional and technical civil engineering staff involved in the planning, design, inspection, and construction of streets, City facilities, landscaping, lighting, and utility projects. This position manages all phases of the CIP process, including participation in stakeholder meetings, budgeting, environmental review, design, contract administration, construction, inspection, and final project acceptance.

The ideal candidate is an adaptable, team-oriented leader with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to exceptional service. This role is well-suited for a hands-on engineering professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys tackling a broad range of projects, and works closely with staff to foster a high-performing, customer-focused workplace.

For more information on this position please see the Job Description here.

What We Offer:

The City of Brentwood provides an engaging, collaborative, and cooperative work environment where you can team up with your peers and with the community to create Brentwood as a premier city. The City is an employer that emphasizes work-life balance, supports employee wellness, and offers a wide range of benefits and retirement alternatives, while also investing in its employees' professional and personal growth.

Competitive salary

Alternative work schedule (AWS) option, requires Director approval

Telework option (up to 2 days a week), requires Director approval

15 paid holidays (13 City observed holidays, 2 floating holidays)

Generous leave accruals (Vacation – 16 days per year; Sick Leave – 12 days per year; Personal Time Off – 80 hours per year)

Selection of health care plans with City paid contributions; cash-in-lieu offered if waiving coverage

City-paid dental and vision insurance

CalPERS pension participation

City paid contributions to Retiree Health Savings account

Employee Engagement Program (includes recognition for service, safety, peer nominations, and more) 
To review more of what the City of Brentwood offers, please check out our Benefits Guide and visit our Human Resources page.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, public administration, business administration, or a related field.

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in civil engineering or administering and managing engineering or public works programs; including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record must be maintained throughout employment.

Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California and registration must be maintained throughout employment.

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following:

1. A complete City of Brentwood Employment Application
2. Resume
3. Cover Letter

Postmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Your application must be filled out completely online. Resumes must also be submitted but it is not a substitute for a completed application.

The examination process will consist of:

Application Review – Submitted applications will be assessed based on job-related qualifications, including desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department. Candidates may be screened to identify those who are best qualified to proceed in the examination process.

Panel Board Interview – Those candidates identified as best qualified will be invited to a panel board interview, tentatively scheduled for the week of March 2, 2026.

Eligible List: All applicants that pass the examination process will be placed on the eligible list which is good for at least 6 months and may be extended up to an additional 18 months. This eligible list will be used by the City of Brentwood to fill all current and future openings in this classification as long as the list is active.

DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.

All correspondence regarding application status, test and/or interview dates, etc. will be sent by email and will be available on your GovernmentJobs account. Please check your email folders, including your junk/spam folders and accept emails from the domain governmentjobs.com, neogov.com, or brentwoodca.gov. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that all correspondence is received.

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants requesting special accommodations during the examination process may contact the Human Resources Department at (925) 516-5191.

To apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/brentwoodca/jobs/5212190/engineering-manager