Deputy City Engineer

City of Eureka

Posted: Aug. 20, 2025

$7,673 – $9,326 monthly

$50,000 SIGNING BONUS

$25,000 upon hire, $12,500 upon successful completion of probationary period and $12,500 after one (1) year of continuous service. Additional benefit of a City take home vehicle.

Plus excellent benefits including free family Zoo membership, free family Adorni Center membership, free enrollment at Little Saplings Preschool for employee children and more!

Make a Meaningful Impact as Deputy City Engineer Join a passionate and collaborative team of engineering professionals who are dedicated to shaping a more sustainable, resilient, and connected community.

As Deputy City Engineer, you’ll step into a dynamic leadership role where you’ll:

• Lead and inspire a skilled team of designers in delivering impactful capital and maintenance projects.

• Collaborate across departments to ensure smooth coordination and alignment of City-wide initiatives.

• Drive innovation through a variety of high-impact projects, including:

• Bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicle transportation improvements

• Habitat restoration and environmental protection

• Renewable energy and climate adaptation initiatives

• Stormwater, water, and wastewater system enhancements

If you’re looking to grow your career while making a difference in the community, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and vision.

Requirements include an equivalent to graduation from an accredited four (4)-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field and five (5) years of civil engineering and / or public works experience, including two (2) years of high- level project management or supervisory experience. Possession of a Valid Professional Engineer’s license from the State of California is required. For a complete job description and to apply online, please visit our website at www.eurekaca.gov. Recruitment closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September19, 2025. EOE.