SPECIAL PROJECTS ENGINEER - Land Development Join to apply for the SPECIAL PROJECTS ENGINEER - Land Development role at City of San Marcos, CA SPECIAL PROJECTS ENGINEER - Land Development 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the SPECIAL PROJECTS ENGINEER - Land Development role at City of San Marcos, CA Summary Description

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Join the City of San Marcos Land Development Division as the Special Projects Engineer and shape the development of an innovative new downtown area! Lead the City review and coordination of this intriguing program of North City projects, including high-rise residential structures, walkable streets alive with unique businesses and services, and active transportation improvements- just across the street from Cal State San Marcos and in the middle of it all. The development is inspiring, fast-paced, and challenging. Your contributions will shape a city that serves generations to come. Summary Description

Join the City of San Marcos Land Development Division as the Special Projects Engineer and shape the development of an innovative new downtown area! Lead the City review and coordination of this intriguing program of North City projects, including high-rise residential structures, walkable streets alive with unique businesses and services, and active transportation improvements- just across the street from Cal State San Marcos and in the middle of it all. The development is inspiring, fast-paced, and challenging. Your contributions will shape a city that serves generations to come.

Hiring Incentive: San Marcos offers competitive benefits, including a $10,000 Hiring Incentive for the Special Projects Engineer, payable upon successful completion of a satisfactory 6-month performance evaluation.

Learn more about the culture and team at San Marcos by watching this video .

THE POSITION

As the Special Projects Engineer, you work with applicant/developer teams, City staff, residents, and external agencies to guide the priorities and direction of specially assigned North City East projects from inception, through the entitlement process, to the development of construction drawings, and into construction. Develop strong professional partnerships as you navigate this fascinating redevelopment of a new downtown area for San Marcos. Lend your perspective and experience to staff engineers who can benefit greatly from the wealth of experience that you bring to the San Marcos culture. The position reports to the Land Development Principal Civil Engineer lead. Click here to read the full job description and learn more about the Special Projects Engineer position.

The Special Projects Civil Engineer is a full time, limited two-year term position. Part time work may be negotiable depending on the candidate's qualifications. The salary range provided is representative of full-time work.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You are a highly-experienced project engineer with technical expertise in the review of grading and public improvement plans, subdivision mapping, and technical studies such as flood analyses, stormwater quality documents, soils reports, drainage studies, traffic impact analyses, and CEQA documents. You implement a hands-on approach to constructive problem solving and resolve challenging technical issues through collaboration and partnership. You are responsive, tactful, collaborative, and accountable to our community and customers. You understand the importance of a strong working culture, and you set a positive tone for the City and our customers. You prioritize mentorship, and you cultivate the development of junior staff and create a culture of support and growth in the group. You understand and strengthen the San Marcos customer service legacy with creativity, respect for internal and external customers, and an eye towards forging productive and successful relationships.

WHY CHOOSE US?

San Marcos Welcomes You To This Exciting Next Step In Your Career! While You Are Building Upon Your Engineering Legacy With Us, We Support You

Enhance d Quality of Life .

We know work-life balance is key. Enjoy a rewarding career with flexible work arrangements, while making a lasting impact on the safety, mobility, and livability of our community. We offer flexible scheduling and hybrid work options to support your productivity and well-being. We are open to creating a schedule that works for you.

Time to Make a Difference, and Time for Yourself.

If you are looking to balance your professional development with personal commitments, we want to hear from you. San Marcos is open to supporting your contributions with arrangements that could include less-than-full-time work. Let us learn about you- we are open to meeting your needs.

Fulfilling and Meaningful Work, Built to Last.

You’ve achieved a level of professional success, and you’re driven by work that moves you and that positively impacts the community. Find that with San Marcos and North City East- from 12-story student housing buildings, to affordable housing projects, to reimagining San Marcos streets with active transportation improvements. Excitement is building in North City East- be a part of it.

The Ri ght Perks

Earn a competitive salary Our 9/80 work week means you'll have every other Friday off, and we’re open to creating a schedule that works for you. Gain generous health benefits (all medical premiums employer paid at 90%) Enjoy ample time off (14 paid holidays, vacation and executive leave) Participate in the CalPERS retirement system (Classic members 2% @ 55, PEPRA members 2% @ 62) and Social Security

CONTACT US

Think you might be interested? Would you like to learn more about this position? Call, email, or grab a coffee with us at a time that works for you- San Marcos is a great place to be, and we’d love to tell you more about it. We're happy to discuss any questions or interest you may have, so please reach out and schedule a time to talk with our team: Kyrenne Chua, Principal Civil Engineer, kchua@san-marcos.net

If you are ready to join a team that welcomes fresh ideas – and empowers you to put them to work in a city that is hitting its stride – we'd love to hear from you.

Recruitment Timeline

APPLICATION PERIOD Applications accepted beginning June 17, 2025

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

This recruitment will accept applications on a continuous basis and will be open until filled.

FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW

The first review of applications will be held on July 8, 2025. Select candidates will be contacted when the first interview date has been established.

FIRST INTERVIEWS July 29, 2025

SECOND INTERVIEWS August 4, 2025

Education And Experience

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field.

Experience

Six years of increasingly responsible, civil engineering experience, including two years of project management, administrative, and/or supervisory responsibility.

License and Certification

Possession of a valid California Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer is preferred . Possession of an appropriate , valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record is required.Seniority level Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type Employment typeFull-time Job function Job functionEngineering and Information Technology IndustriesGovernment Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at City of San Marcos, CA by 2x Get notified about new Special Project Engineer jobs in San Marcos, CA . Carlsbad, CA $110,000.00-$125,000.00 4 days ago Carlsbad, CA $98,661.00-$157,659.00 2 weeks ago Carlsbad, CA $90,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago Advanced Programs Avionics Project Engineer Poway, CA $116,480.00-$208,505.00 4 days ago Poway, CA $105,890.00-$189,545.00 3 days ago Project Engineer MQ-9B International Programs Poway, CA $81,080.00-$141,650.00 2 weeks ago Senior Project Engineer for Payload Development Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA $120,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago Poway, CA $116,480.00-$208,505.00 20 hours ago Temecula, CA $105,000.00-$170,000.00 8 months ago Poway, CA $81,080.00-$141,650.00 2 weeks ago Senior Project Engineer - MQ-9B India MRO and Production Poway, CA $116,480.00-$208,505.00 5 days ago Poway, CA $81,080.00-$141,650.00 3 days ago Poway, CA $105,890.00-$189,545.00 4 days ago Poway, CA $116,480.00-$208,505.00 2 weeks ago MQ-9B Test and Evaluation Project Engineering Poway, CA $81,080.00-$141,650.00 1 day ago Payloads and Special Projects Mechanical Engineer Poway, CA $81,080.00-$141,650.00 2 days ago Poway, CA $116,480.00-$208,505.00 2 days ago MQ-9B Test and Evaluation Project Engineering We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

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