Senior/Principal Municipal Services City Engineer

Position Overview

Compensation: Senior – $110k-$140k/yr.; Principal – $138k-185k/yr.

Provost & Pritchard is seeking experienced Senior and Principal-level Civil Engineers to support incorporated cities through contract engineering services. This opportunity allows you to engage in meaningful, community-focused work while partnering closely with public agencies.

LEVEL: Senior, Principal
SCHEDULE: Full-time
LOCATION(S): Bakersfield, Clovis or Visalia, CA
DATE POSTED: 12/11/2025

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact with city staff and attend in-person public commission, board and/or council meetings on a routine basis.
• Represent the city at regional meetings, as requested by the client.
• Lead the planning, design, and construction of transportation, water, wastewater and/or stormwater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, treatment facilities, and storage systems.
• Confirm that all engineering activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop or update improvement standards and drawings.
• Review applications for development, prepare conditions of approval and review developer improvement plans.
• Develop and manage schedules and budgets for capital improvement projects, providing cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or safety.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of financial assistance applications and feasibility studies, coordinating with regional transportation authorities, Caltrans, and/or local, state, or federal funding agencies.
• Lead or support the administration of construction contracts, including public bidding and construction oversight.
• Supervise a team of engineers and technicians, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation related to engineering projects, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.
• Teach and mentor assistant and associate level engineering staff.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (Civil) licensed in the State of California.
• 10+ years of experience in the public sector or consulting engineering, leading and directing work teams in studies, investigations, and designs with positive results.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a primary client contact.
• Experience in planning, design, and construction of transportation, water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.