| Position | Civil Engineer - Land Development |
| Posted | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Expired | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Company | City of Fairfield |
| Location | California | US |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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The City of Fairfield offers a rewarding career for development engineers seeking increasing responsibility and the ability to directly contribute to a thriving community, all while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance and excellent benefits.
ABOUT FAIRFIELD
Fairfield, the heart of Solano County, is a diverse and growing community located halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, close to Napa and Sonoma. With 24 parks, numerous bike trails and two championship golf courses, Fairfield is a great family community with just under 123,000 residents. It is a thriving business hub with notable international companies such as Jelly Belly, Clorox, Ball Metal, and Meyer Corporation. Fairfield offers a regional shopping center, a large auto mall, and Travis Air Force Base. Bordered by farms and vineyards, the City’s well-developed infrastructure and business-friendly attitude provide the foundation for strong growth and an enhanced quality of life.
Its central location, desirable water quality, extensive transportation networks, reasonably priced properties, and proximity to Northern California’s world-famous destinations make Fairfield a desired destination for both residents and businesses alike.
THE DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Public Works Department is to provide the highest possible quality of life to the citizens of Fairfield through the delivery of prompt, professional, efficient, and personal service. Responsibilities of the department include design, construction, operation and maintenance of streets, water, sewer, drainage/flood control, public buildings, parks, landscaping, fleet, and open space. The department also manages transportation activities including local fixed routes, paratransit, a reduced taxi program, two park?and?rides, and train station maintenance services. The management team comes from diverse academic backgrounds, including public works administration, civil engineering, traffic engineering, water resources, construction management, and transportation planning and operations. The department consists of five functional areas: Engineering, Operations, Utilities, Transportation, and Fleet Management.
THE POSITION
The Civil Engineer – Land Development serves as a senior technical and supervisory leader within the City’s Engineering Division, responsible for planning, directing, and delivering complex development projects. This role operates with a high degree of independence and professional judgment, overseeing development engineering programs from concept through design, review, and construction.
Reporting to the Assistant City Engineer, the Civil Engineer – Land Development supervises the Development Review section of the engineering division and provides leadership to professional engineers, technical staff, and consultants. The position leads the Development Review Section, contributing both strategic oversight and hands-on technical expertise across a diverse portfolio of public infrastructure and private development projects. Key responsibilities include planning, assigning, supervising, and reviewing complex engineering work related to private development improvements, floodplain management, and stormwater quality; leading and managing an engineering section; providing technical guidance and problem resolution to developers, contractors, consultants, other agencies, and the public; preparing technical reports, environmental documents, grant applications, legal descriptions, and City Council agenda items; supporting long-range and master planning efforts; and participating in interdepartmental and multi-agency teams, including the Development Action Review Team (DART).
SALARY & BENEFITS
The City of Fairfield offers a highly competitive compensation package with a total annual value of up to $191,292* for the Associate Civil Engineer position. This includes base salary up to $139,669 plus employer-paid benefits and contributions of up to $51,623*.
Advanced Placement Opportunity: Candidates with exceptional qualifications and experience may be considered for appointment as a Senior Civil Engineer, with a compensation package with a total annual value of up to $207,938*, which includes a base salary of up to $154,168 plus employer-paid benefits and contributions of up to $53,770*.
In addition, an excellent benefit package is provided including retirement provided by CalPERS. Classic members will be enrolled at the 2.5% at 55 benefit formula. New members hired after 1/1/2013 (PEPRA) will be enrolled at the 2% at 62 benefit formula. In addition, the City provides a 401(a) plan with a 10% City contribution and a 4% required employee contribution. A 457 plan is also optionally available to employees without a City match. The City does not participate in Social Security. The City also supports flexible work arrangements, including hybrid schedules, where operationally feasible, following the successful completion of the one-year probationary period.
For additional benefit information, interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed recruitment brochure at and view the entire Benefits Summary here.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Interested candidates should apply immediately. The City may close the recruitment at any time once a suitably strong group of candidates has been established. Submit a comprehensive résumé and compelling cover letter online at:
Confidential inquiries are welcomed to:
Greg Nelson | | (916) 581-1426
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