City Engineer
Salary
$11,645.00 - $17,205.00 Monthly
Location
City Hall, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-094
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
06/24/2026
Closing Date
7/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
City and Job Overview
The City of Garden Grove is now accepting applications for:
CITY ENGINEER
Deadline to apply for this recruitment is Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PST.
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The City of Garden Grove is a positive, team-oriented organization with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service to its community. Garden Grove is a friendly city, rich in diversity -- a city that is in a time of rapid community development and growth. If you would enjoy a busy, positive work environment and the chance to contribute to the quality of life for a whole community, this job may be the right fit for you!
The Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance and construction of all municipal facilities and equipment and associated infrastructure. This includes streets, sidewalks, parks, public buildings, flood control channels, traffic signals, and City-owned vehicles and equipment. Additionally, the department is responsible for the Citys water system and managing trash and recycling services.
Under general direction, the City Engineer plans, directs, and manages the various functions of the Engineering Services Division. The ideal candidate will possess experience in public civil engineering operations and have a high capacity for professional and technical growth. The candidate must be able to work occasional evenings and/or weekends. We anticipate creating an eligibility list from this current recruitment that may be used to fill current and future vacancies for this classification. Apply now!
Essential Duties
Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field, AND four (4) years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, preferably in public works, including three (3) years in a supervisory capacity are required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Registration by the State of California as a Professional Engineer authorized to practice civil engineering is required.
Must possess a valid class C California driver license and an acceptable driving record in order to operate a City vehicle. An acceptable driving record is one that has three (3) or fewer DMV points issued within the past five (5) years, and no more than one (1) DUI within the past ten (10) years.
KNOWLEDGE OF
Municipal public works management, planning, design, and construction; theory and practice of progressive management techniques; civil engineering principles and practices; customer service techniques and principles.
ABILITY TO
Plan, organize, assign, and inspect the work of others; perform technical research; lead, develop, and evaluate employees; establish and maintain effective working relations with City officials, contractors, and the general public; communicate freely both orally and in writing; and must be a team player who actively participates on various citywide committees; commit to providing quality customer service.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Incumbents in this classification walk; sit; stoop/bend/lean; turn/twist; reach above and below shoulder level; speak clearly; hear normal voice conversation; see long distances; see small details; use a telephone; use a 10-key machine; and work on a personal computer.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Incumbents in this classification work in an open-office environment; have direct contact with the public; and may perform overtime work beyond regularly scheduled hours.
Other Important Information
HOW TO APPLY
Online applications can be completed by visiting: www.ggcity.org/hr. Questions regarding this position may be sent via email to ggjobs@ggcity.org. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and every other Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PST.
Your online application packet must include:
completed online employment application
completed supplemental questionnaire
Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California certificate
Job applications must be completely filled out. A resume cannot substitute for required information. Be sure to include any education, training or other relevant course work that would make you a particularly strong candidate.
Your application will be reviewed very carefully, and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to further testing.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Selection process may consist of:
Candidates who may need accommodations during the selection process must contact the Human Resources Department at ggjobs@ggcity.org at least one week prior to any test dates.
Regardless of the notification preference selected when creating the application, CANDIDATES WILL ONLY RECEIVE COMMUNICATION THROUGH EMAIL. Candidates should be diligent in checking their email and spam mail as all notices regarding their status in the recruitment will be emailed to them.
If there are any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Human Resources Department at ggjobs@ggcity.org.
NEPOTISM POLICY
The City has adopted a Nepotism Policy that may affect the status of a candidates application. Please refer to the Garden Grove Municipal Code 2.44.440 Nepotism Policy for more information.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Garden Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, religion, ancestry, national origin, medical condition, non-disqualifying disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or other protected class covered by appropriate law.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
Per Government Code 3100, in the event of a disaster, employees of the City of Garden Grove are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
VACATION
Accrues at the following rates:
HOLIDAYS: Fourteen (14) paid holidays annually (up to 125 hours)
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: Employees receive forty (40) hours of administrative leave for use each calendar year beginning January 1. New employees hired July 1 and after shall be allowed to use up to twenty (20) hours during that calendar year.
SICK LEAVE: Sick leave accrues at the rate of eight (8) hours with pay for each full calendar month of service.
INSURANCE: Cafeteria Plan Spending Fund: Employees receive a monthly allowance with which to purchase medical and dental benefits for themselves and their dependents. Any unused portion of the allowance may be put into a deferred compensation plan or Flexible Reimbursement Account, or taken as cash at the end of the year. The City also provides a Flexible Reimbursement Account into which employees may tax-defer funds to use to pay for childcare or to cover those health and dental care expenses (deductibles, etc.) that are not reimbursed by an insurance carrier.
AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE OR ASSIGNED CITY VEHICLE: Employees may be assigned a City vehicle by the City Manager to conduct City business. In lieu of a City vehicle, employees may be provided with a car allowance.
RETIREMENT
General Central Management
Tier I - Employees hired prior to January 1, 2013 are covered by the "2.5% at 55" single highest year option of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan. Employees contribute eight percent (8%) of salary to PERS on a tax-deferred basis.
Tier II - Employees hired and enrolled into PERS after January 1, 2013 are covered by the "2.0% at 62" 3-year average option of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan. Employees contribute half the normal cost to PERS on a tax-deferred basis.
Police Chief
Tier I - Employees hired prior to January 1, 2013 are covered by the "3.0% at 50" single highest year option of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan. Employees contribute twelve percent (12%) of salary to PERS on a tax-deferred basis.
Tier II - Employees hired and enrolled into PERS after January 1, 2013 are covered by the "2.7% at 57" 3-year average option of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan. Employees contribute half the normal cost to PERS on a tax-deferred basis.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM: Employees may contribute to a 457(b) account up to the maximum as determined by the IRS annually. There is no City contribution.
BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: After qualification, employees are eligible for the use of bilingual skills of Spanish, Vietnamese, or Korean. Employees may receive $85 per pay period for verbal and written translation, or $65 per pay period for only verbal translation.
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Please carefully read these instructions: Your responses to the supplemental questions below will be used to determine your qualifications for the position. You are required to answer ALL of the supplemental questions as truthfully and accurately as possible. Your responses to these questions are subject to verification and may be assessed in subsequent examination parts. Any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration may result in disqualification from this examination process.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
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How many years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience do you possess?
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How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?
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Do you currently possess a valid California Class "C" driver license?
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Do you currently possess a valid certification from the State of California as a Professional Engineer authorized to practice civil engineering?
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Have you attached a copy of your valid certification from the State of California as a Professional Engineer authorized to practice civil engineering? If not, please save your application and attach a copy of your certificate. Failure to demonstrate possession of this certificate may result in disqualification from this recruitment.
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How many years of government and/or municipal experience do you possess?
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Please describe your experience preparing and presenting reports to City Council, Executive Boards, Commissions, or other elected or appointed bodies. If you do not have experience in this area, please write "N/A" below.
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Are you willing and able to accept a position that occasionally works late evenings, nights and weekends?
Required Question
Employer City of Garden Grove
Address 11222 Acacia Parkway
P.O. Box 3070
Garden Grove, California, 92840
Phone (714) 741-5004
Website https://ggcity.org/hr