Civil Engineer Supervisor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $53.79 - $73.21 Hourly
Location : City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Classified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number: K11NN-26
Department: Multiple Departments - (CL)
Opening Date: 06/13/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
DESCRIPTION
Applications are available online beginning Friday, June 13, 2025. Filing will remain open until vacancies are filled. Filing may close without further notice.
The Civil Engineer classification is used in the following five City of Long Beach departments: Airport, Community Development, Harbor (Port of Long Beach), Public Works, and Utilities.
SPECIAL NOTE: Current city employees within the Civil Engineer classification, or those who have previously held permanent status within the classification, with a desire to transfer to another department, bureau, or division, must submit their transfer application to be placed on the
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Under direction, performs responsible professional civil engineering work in preparing, reviewing, and/or supervising the preparation of studies, designs, plans, specifications, estimates and reports relating to the design, construction, testing, operation and maintenance of a wide variety of municipal and harbor engineering, building, or street and mobility projects; receives assignments in general terms which outline the type and general characteristics of the projects; decides on the procedure and performs or reviews preliminary and final design work relating to civil engineering projects or building projects including structural design for code compliance, assigning to subordinate engineers the development of plans, specifications, designs, and detailed drawings of the various components of the projects; performs and/or directs field engineering activities in connection with the construction, maintenance and operation of a wide variety of engineering projects; communicates findings and recommendations both verbally and in writing to both professional and lay persons; may utilize computer-aided drafting and design equipment; may act as a project manager including procurement, negotiating, budgeting, scheduling, interfacing with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders, and monitoring and evaluating the work of consultants performing engineering work for the City; may administer construction and consultant contracts, including analyzing and negotiating contract changes, evaluating claims and reviewing and processing progress payments; and performs other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

• Current registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California (proof required)*.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• A valid driver's license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel, may be required for some assignments.

*Required documents, such as transcripts or degree, must be uploaded to the application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degree must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in any of the following areas: public agency, supervisory, airport, rail, traffic, land and building development, port/maritime, program/project management experience in construction management, planning, or design, environmental remediation/planning, sustainable infrastructure development (LEED, Envision, ENV-SP, CEEQUAL, GreenRoads), and/or water/wastewater engineering and development; working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk/Microstation, Inroads, WaterGem, SewerGem and GIS software (ESRI); scheduling software (Microsoft Project, Oracle P6); Project Management Software (Orion, Oracle Unifier); Water Distribution and Water Treatment Operator certifications from the State Water Resources Control Board; Collection System Maintenance Technologist Certification from the California Water Environment Association; Plans Examiner certification from the International Code Council (ICC), Certified Access Specialist (CASp) and/or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and other engineering and project management software or certifications related to any of the areas stated above; ability to operate independently in developing preliminary and final designs for projects; ability to prepare construction specifications.
The Public Works Department desires candidates with experience in engineering and coordinating transportation, bridge, stormwater, and/or engineering projects. Candidates with dual licensures are highly desired. Additionally, certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Qualified SWPPP Practitioner/Developer (QSP/QSD), Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ), and Certified Access Specialist (CASp) in Accessibility Compliance are also preferred.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying
Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with applications received by June 27, 2025, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.
If you have not received notification within two weeks after close filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562)570-6638.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
J.O.B. K11NN FY CE:LB HR 06/04/25
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation
• Credit Union Membership
• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
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I. INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of this supplemental application is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. This form will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates on the eligible list. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Do not leave any questions unanswered. If you have no experience, please so indicate. Resumes will not be considered as part of the Civil Service application process and may not be substituted in lieu of the completed application or supplemental applications. Do you understand the above information?

• Yes
• No

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II. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:
Current registration as a professional Civil Engineer in the state of California is required and must be uploaded online at the time of filing
Please choose one from the following:

• Yes, I possess a current registration as a professional Civil Engineer in the State of California *(proof required).
• No, I do not possess a current registration as a Civil Engineer in the state of California at this time.

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Do you have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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The Civil Engineer position is employed throughout the City in various departments. Please indicate which of the following department(s) are of interest to you:

• Airport
• Community Development
• Harbor (Port of Long Beach)
• Public Works
• Utilities

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III. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: (Optional)Some Civil Engineer positions are specialized in various areas throughout the City. Please indicate your experience by checking the box(es) below.

• Project/Program Management (PMP)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
• Project Controls (Scheduling and/or Cost Estimating)
• Plans Examiner certification from the International Code Council (ICC), Certified Access Specialist (CASp)
• Land and Building Development
• Port/Maritime
• Environmental Remediation/Planning
• Sustainable infrastructure development (LEED, Envision, ENV-SP, CEEQUAL, GreenRoads)
• Water/wastewater engineering and development
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk/Microstation, Inroads, WaterGem, SewerGem and GIS software (ESRI)
• Water Distribution and Water Treatment Operator certifications from the State Water Resources Control Board
• Collection System Maintenance Technologist Certification from the California Water Environment Association
• Experience in engineering and coordinating transportation, bridge, stormwater, and/or engineering projects
• Qualified SWPPP Practitioner/Developer (QSP/QSD)
• Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ)

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If you checked Project/Program Management on question #7, please answer questions a - e in the box below indicating corresponding numbers to each answer: (If you do not have experience in these areas or did not check this area, please type N/A below)a. Describe three (3) capital improvement public works projects for which you have managed the design, including the project budget and scope of the projects. b. Please describe your experience with productivity software, such as MS Office products, scheduling software such as MS Project and Primavera P3/P6, and project management software. c. Describe your experience with developing project budgets and schedule. What software did you use? d. Please list any specific project/program management training you have had. e. Please describe your experience procuring consultant services, negotiating scope and fee, and managing consulting budgets.
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If you checked Certified Construction Management on question #7, please answer questions a - e in the box below indicating corresponding numbers to each answer: (If you do not have experience in these areas or did not check this area, please type N/A below)a. Describe your experience in the construction management of capital improvement and maintenance projects in a port, harbor, large development, public works or related engineering organization. Include type of project, dollar value, year(s) you worked on the project, and your role on the project.b. Describe your experience directly managing construction contracts (contractors) for short duration Task Order work such as on-call contracts.c. Describe your experience procuring consultant services, negotiating scope and fee, and managing consultant contracts.d.Describe your experience in the use of computers, including purpose and applications use