Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer

Salary

$154,662.06 - $193,151.72 Annually

Location

Eastvale City Hall-12363 Limonite Ave #910, Eastvale, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-10

Department

Public Works/Engineering Department

Division

Engineering Division

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Summary

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

(PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT)

SALARY RANGE

$154,662.06 - $193,151.72 Annually

$12,888.50 - $16,095.98 Monthly

$74.36 - $92.86 Hourly

BENEFITS

• 4-Day Work Week - 11 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• 3.5% COLA on July 1, 2026 are in addition to regularly

scheduled merit increases that are dependent on performance

• $2,721.01 Monthly Benefit Allowance towards Medical, Dental, and Vision starting 2026
• Employer Contribution to a Health Reimbursement Account upon completion of fifth year
• Pension through CalPERS - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Voya Financial
• 200% Employer Contribution Match to a 457 Plan up to $3,000 per year
• Professional Development with Breaking the Chain Consulting
• $2,500 Educational Reimbursement per Fiscal Year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and registration in California as a Professional Engineer. A master's degree in a field related to Civil Engineering is desirable.

EXPERIENCE: Four or more years of responsible professional civil engineering experience, including experience with public works projects and three years of supervisory experience.

CERTIFICATIONS: Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.) with the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers required.

Essential Functions

EASTVALES PURPOSE & VALUES

PROTECTING THE PROSPERITY AND WELL BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY

HUMBLE; put people and purpose first

CARING; be kindhearted, attentive, and responsive

DRIVEN; work hard towards meaningful and creative solutions

JOIN AN AWARD WINNING ORGANIZATION

The City was recently recognized as a 2025 Top Workplaces organization-an award based entirely on employee feedback. This recognition reflects the strength of our workplace culture, leadership, and commitment to creating an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and engaged.

This is an exciting time to join the organization. The City is actively building a new downtown area and planning to move into a new City Hall within the next few years, offering meaningful opportunities to support growth, modernization, and long-term infrastructure initiatives.

Experience, Training & Licenses

THE POSITION

The Principal Engineer will serve as a key member of the City's Public Works/ Engineering Department and will contribute to the maintenance and operation of the City's infrastructure as well as take ownership of the execution, delivery, and reporting of high-priority capital infrastructure projects. The Principal Engineer will serve the Eastvale community with a "can do" attitude and "get it done" approach to work in a fast-paced environment while driving solutions independently, and maintaining tight accountability with departmental leadership.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Supporting long-range efforts in the development of Downtown Eastvale which includes a Civic Center, City Hall, Public Library, Fire Station, Police Substation, and Lifestyle Center.
• Directly executing, managing, and advancing multiple construction and design projects that are part of the City's Capital Improvements program.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for the Principal Engineer position is a highly experienced and accountable professional who brings deep technical expertise with an unrelenting urgency to correctly and timely deliver complex capital projects. This individual has extensive experience managing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, including federal funding processes, fund allocation, and right-of-way acquisition. They are skilled in coordinating with multiple utility providers and federal agencies, ensuring projects move forward efficiently and in compliance with all requirements. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of successfully delivering atypical and unique projects, demonstrating sound judgment, adaptability, and innovation. With a strong sense of ownership, they are motivated, driven, and independently chart strategic paths forward and deliver consistent updates to supervisors.

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Special Requirements

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for the position, all candidates must submit a completed City application, cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references here.

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of relevant training, education, experience and writing skills as presented in the application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions. The process may include interviews and/or performance tests. A background investigation including, LIVESCAN fingerprinting and verification of previous employment. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment letter, applicants are required to complete a drug and/or alcohol test at the time of their pre-employment physical. All employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath to the United States and the State of California Constitution at time of hire.

This recruitment is open on a continuous basis with the first review deadline date being Sunday, July 12th, 2026 at 11:59pm PST. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first deadline date.

Retirement

CalPERS Retirement Plan - The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)

• 2% @ 60 for Classic members
• 2% @ 62 for Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members
• Final Compensation: Highest thirty-six (36) consecutive month period

The employee pays their respective PERS retirement contribution (7% for Classic members, 7.75% for PEPRA members).

Health Benefits

Cafeteria Benefit Package - the current City contribution towards the cafeteria plan for full-time employees is $2,612.57 per month. This amount reflects the current Kaiser Permanente Region III monthly premium for subscriber and 2+ dependents plus $250.00. The Kaiser Permanente Region III monthly premium for subscriber and 2+ dependents is the base rate for future automatic adjustments to the cafeteria allowance. Should the premium for the Kaiser Permanente Region III monthly premium for subscriber and 2+ dependents increase, the City will provide an automatic annual increase on January 1 of each year to the cafeteria plan allowance commensurate with such premium increase to such plan, up to a maximum of 5% per annum.

Medical

The City offers various HMO health plans to choose from through CalPERS. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Dental

The City offers a voluntary dental plan with Ameritas. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Vision

The City offers a voluntary vision plan with VSP. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

City Manager and Management - 2x annual salary to a maximum of $400,000

All Other Benefited Employees - 2x annual salary with a minimum of $100,000

City Council Members - $25,000

Insurance Programs

Additional supplemental insurance programs are available to employees through Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company (i.e. Life, Disability, Accident, and Cancer insurance coverage).

Deferred Compensation Plan

A 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan is available to employees through Voya. The City will provide a 200% matching contribution of the employee's contribution into a 401(a) plan up to a maximum of $3,000.00 per calendar year.

Retiree Health Reimbursement

The City awards employees based on years of continuous service, beginning at the completion of the fifth (5) consecutive year, with monthly contribution to a Health Reimbursement fund that they may use for eligible health care related expenses during retirement or upon separation.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Services include assessments, counseling, and referrals, for additional services to employees with personal and/or work related concerns. Up to six sessions per occurrence.

Long Term and Short Term Insurance

The City does not participate in the State of Californias Disability Insurance. We offer a private sector program offered by Lincoln Financial paid by the City.

Accumulation Program for Part-Time and Limited Service Employees (APPLE)

A retirement savings program for part-time employees that do not qualify for CalPERS retirement benefits.

Time Off

Holidays

The City offers 11 paid holidays per year. Employees also receive one floating holiday each calendar year.

Management Leave

Exempt Management Employees receive 80 hours per year.

Vacation Leave

Full-time employees will earn 80 hours per year. Part-time employees will earn 40 hours per year.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees will earn 90 hours per year. Part-time employees will earn 45 hours per year.

Parental Leave

The City provides a wage replacement up to $3,500 per week, for up to 12 weeks for an employee's eligible parental related leave of absence.

Tuition Reimbursement

The City will provide regular full-time, and at-will employees with tuition reimbursement for courses which relate to their job assignment or the completion of a degree in a field related to City operations, subject to funding availability. An employee may be reimbursed for up to $2,500 a year, not to exceed a cumulative total of $10,000.

ScholarShare529 College Savings Plan

ScholarShare529 offers an easy and tax-advantaged way to save for higher education for your children, grandchildren, loved ones and even yourself as the beneficiary. Through payroll direct deposit, you can consistently contribute to a college savings account.

01

How many years of experience in professional civil engineering, including experience with public works projects do you possess?

• 0-1 years
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4 or more years

02

Do you possess registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.) with the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers?

• Yes
• No

03

Please select the highest level of education you possess.

• Masters Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• Some college or certificates
• High school diploma or equivalent
• I do not have education equivalent to the 12th grade

04

How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?

• 0-1 years
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3 or more years

05

Do you possess a valid California Class C Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain a valid license?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you able to attend special City events including weekends, evenings, and holidays as required?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you able to attend night meetings and work extended hours as needed and/or required?

• Yes
• No

08

State your experience in training and supervising staff, including the number and length of time. Also include your supervisory style, your toughest and your most rewarding supervisory experience, and your experience leading a team through a major change.

09

What are some of your current Capital Improvement Projects that you are actively working on, and what are some of your most recently completed CIP?

10

Describe your technical knowledge and experience as they relate to: (1) Civil Engineering (2) Traffic Engineering (3) Pavement design (4) Development Review, and (5) Capital Improvement Projects. Also, include how many of these projects and tasks you typically juggle on a normal workday and what your role is in these projects and tasks.

11

Describe a capital improvement project that was ultimately successfully constructed. What was the name of the project, where is the project location, and what was the project budget? What was the single biggest challenge to the projects success that never materialized, and what specific actions were taken to prevent it?

Required Question

Employer City of Eastvale

Address 12363 Limonite Ave., Suite 910

Eastvale, California, 91752

Phone 951.703.4433

Website http://www.eastvaleca.gov