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Job Description
Position Information
The City of Brentwood is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a proven track record in managing complex civil engineering projects from conception to completion. This role offers the opportunity to manage and lead a strong team of construction inspectors, work on impactful infrastructure developments, and contribute to strategic planning in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
For more information, please see the job description here .
Qualifications
Education and Experience Guidelines - 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 or a related field.
- Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience, including one (1) year in a lead capacity.
Licenses and Certifications:- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record must be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of a valid registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers or have passed the NCEES PE Exam and attain the PE licensure with one (1) year of employment. The PE registration must be maintained throughout employment.
Application Process
Applicants must submit the following:
A completed City of Brentwood Employment Application.Resume.
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 September 29, 2025.
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.
The City of Brentwood provides a wide range of competitive benefits which can be viewed on our City Benefits page: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/government/human-resources/salary-and-benefits-overview
Closing Date/Time: 9/4/2025 10:00 AM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Brentwood, California
Show moreBrentwood is a pleasant, progressive and growing city of approximately 61,700 residents in Eastern Contra Costa County. A significant number of citizens are Spanish speaking. Brentwood is located in a smog-free valley close to the Delta waterways. The community is served by an excellent school system with new campuses planned in the near future. Los Medanos Community College is located a short distance away. Housing opportunities are varied and affordable.
The Human Resources Department actively supports the workforce through every phase of the employee lifecycle. The goal is to attract, engage, and retain a diverse and talented workforce that is passionate about public service. We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and innovative work environment that cultivates and empowers employees to achieve their full potential and deliver exceptional services to Brentwood citizens. There are six core functional areas of responsibility: recruitment and selection, employer-employee and labor relations, classification and compensation, risk management, benefits administration, and workforce training and development.
The City of Brentwood is a full-service municipality employing over 400 full-time and part-time employees and provides to its employees an interactive employee engagement/rewards platform. This platform provides the following opportunities:- Participation in peer-to-peer recognition
- Submission of employee nominations
- Announcement of employee birthdays
- Announcement and recognition of years of service
- Rewards for milestone anniversaries, employee awards, and manager recognition
The City is continuously looking for ways to expand this program to recognize and reward their employees.
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