Senior/Associate Civil Engineer

Salary: $9,237.00 - $15,231.00 Monthly
Location : Corte Madera, CA
Job Type: Corte Madera
Job Number: TCM/26/02CC
Department: Town of Corte Madera
Division: TCM Public Works Engineering
Opening Date: 02/09/2026
Closing Date: 3/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Salary Range
Associate Engineer: $9,237 - $11,228

Senior Engineer: $12,531 - $15,231 Monthly

Final Filing Deadline: Sunday, March 8, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

The Town of Corte Madera's Public Works Department is hiring a full-time Civil Engineerto join their team.
About Us
The Town strives to enhance the community's health, safety, and quality of life by serving its residents and businesses through proactive, responsive, and inclusive leadership. Corte Madera, California, a community of just under 10,000 people, is devoted to preserving its rich history, maintaining today's quality of life, and carefully planning its future. Corte Madera is located in central Marin County and has everything at its doorstep.

To learn more about the Town: The Town of Corte Madera

Department

The Department of Public Works is dedicated to maintaining, protecting, and enhancing the Town's public infrastructure to ensure a safe, resilient, and high-quality community. The Department oversees public buildings, parks and playgrounds, streets, traffic signs and signals, street lighting, median landscaping, and flood control facilities, and manages both Town staff and private contractors who perform this work. Public Works also administers permits for activities in the public right-of-way and for grading, drainage, and floodplain development on private property, ensuring compliance with FEMA requirements within Special Flood Hazard Areas. As a FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) Level 6 community, the Department plays a key role in floodplain management, hazard mitigation planning, and environmental stewardship-supporting public safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainable infrastructure for today and the future.

Position

Associate Engineer

The Associate Engineer is a journey-level professional position responsible for performing complex civil engineering and project management work in support of the Town's public works infrastructure. Under the general direction of the Director of Public Works, this position designs, reviews, inspects, and administers public and private improvement projects, including sanitary sewers, streets, storm drains, traffic facilities, and related infrastructure. The Associate Engineer reviews private development plans and permit applications, conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes and standards, and serves as a technical resource to Town leadership, staff, contractors, and the public. Working with a high degree of independence within established guidelines, the Associate Engineer prepares engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and grant applications; coordinates and oversees construction activities; supports asset management and regulatory compliance efforts; and contributes to the delivery of safe, efficient, and sustainable public works services for the community.

Senior Engineer
The Senior Civil Engineer is a single-position, management-level classification responsible for planning, directing, and performing complex professional civil engineering, design, and project management work for the Town's public works infrastructure. Working under general direction of the Director of Public Works and/or Town Engineer, this position oversees the design, review, inspection, and construction of public and private improvement projects, including streets, sanitary sewers, storm drains, traffic facilities, and capital improvement projects. The Senior Civil Engineer exercises independent judgment and discretion in applying engineering principles, policies, and regulatory requirements; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and standards; and supports effective service delivery and infrastructure stewardship. This role serves as a key technical advisor to Town leadership, provides staff support to the Public Works Director, Town Engineer, Town Manager, and Town Council, coordinates with contractors, developers, and regulatory agencies, and may supervise assigned staff while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

Ideal Candidate

Associate Engineer:

The ideal candidate is a motivated, detail-oriented civil engineering professional who thrives in a collaborative public-sector environment and is committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure projects that serve the community. They bring a strong foundation in civil engineering principles, municipal codes, and regulatory requirements, along with hands-on experience reviewing plans, administering permits, and supporting construction and capital improvement projects. The successful candidate demonstrates sound judgment, analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. They communicate clearly and professionally with the public, contractors, developers, and internal stakeholders, and take pride in providing responsive customer service. An Associate Engineer who is curious, adaptable, and eager to grow-while contributing technical expertise and dependable support to the Director of Public Works and Town Engineer-will excel in this role.
Senior Engineer:
The ideal candidate is an experienced, strategic civil engineering professional with a strong background in municipal public works and a proven ability to lead complex infrastructure projects from concept through construction. They possess deep knowledge of civil engineering principles, capital improvement planning, traffic and transportation engineering, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and confidently apply that expertise to solve complex technical and operational challenges. The successful candidate exercises sound judgment and discretion, manages competing priorities effectively, and provides thoughtful guidance to staff, consultants, and contractors. They are a clear communicator and trusted advisor to Town leadership, elected officials, and the community, with a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to high-quality public service. A Senior Engineer who values accountability, mentorship, and sustainable infrastructure solutions will thrive in this role and make a meaningful impact on the Town's long-term infrastructure goals.
Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Associate Engineer

• Review and approve or recommend approval of private development plans for subdivision and other projects requiring issuance of Town permits or enforcement of applicable codes and ordinances.
• Provide public assistance at the counter and over the telephone; and respond to and resolve public inquiries and complaints.
• Conduct inspections of private and public work encroaching on Town property to insure compliance with plans, codes, and construction standards; assist in code enforcement activities.
• Review site plans and conditional use permits for compliance with drainage, traffic, and roadway issues.
• Provide staff assistance to the Public Works Director, Town Manager and Town Council; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Maintain and update a variety of maps and records, including Town street maps, utility system maps, lot and block maps, and various index maps; assist in the development and maintenance of the record keeping and filing systems.
• Ensure and enforce conformance with State, Federal, and local standards, codes, regulations and ordinances; research building and plumbing codes, publications and industry information sources.
• Receive, review, prepare and process reports and records including cost estimates, contract and bid documents, technical studies/reports,
• Requests for Proposals, work orders, performance evaluations, Town Council agenda reports, commission reports, charts, correspondence, plans, drawings, specifications, billings, invoices, payment requests, insurance forms, legal notices, preliminary/stop notices, engineering calculations, cost estimates, bonds and fees.
• Develop and maintain asset management information systems including compliance with GASB 34 requirements; develop annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) presentations and disclosures in conjunction with the Department of Administrative Services.
• Interact and communicate with a variety of individuals and groups including management, clerical staff, other departments and employees, contractors, consultants, engineers, developers, and other governmental agencies.
• Coordinate and conduct pre-bid and, pre-construction meetings; attend pre-design, post-design contractor/agency liaison meetings, staff meetings, and Town Council meetings as assigned.
• Interface with the public and contractors in connection with Town projects; act as a technical resource and resident engineer on Town construction projects, recommending field changes as necessary.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications and estimates for the construction and maintenance of sanitary sewers, streets, storm drains and other structures; check plans and specifications for accuracy and completeness; make suggestions for revisions and improvements; prepare preliminary and final cost estimates.
• Administer assigned construction projects; ensure projects comply with adopted specifications, plans and standards; review, approve, and monitor project schedules and budgets; coordinate a variety of construction activities. Interpret plans and specifications and render decisions regarding construction methods, design changes, and cost analyses.
• Read, navigate and make minor updates to base maps using CAD and GIS software.
• Participate in the implementation of the Town's traffic and transportation engineering programs; prepare and revise plans and specifications for traffic related projects; prepare special studies and reports and coordinate major projects. Participate in inter-agency meetings; enroll in courses and review engineering publications in order to stay informed of recent developments in the engineering field.
• Staff a variety of Town commissions, boards, and committees on public works, utility matters, traffic and transportation, and building code appeal issues. Search, inquire and apply for and/or administer Federal and/or State grants.

Senior Engineer

• Plan, coordinate, evaluate and participate in the design of public right-of-way improvements, plan review of public and private projects, development of capital improvement projects, and review of traffic studies.
• Review and approve private development plans and other projects requiring issuance of Town permits or enforcement of applicable codes and ordinances.
• Conduct inspections of private and public work within the Town right-of-way or property to ensure compliance with plans, codes, and construction standards; assist in code enforcement activities.
• Perform development review activities to ensure compliance with grading, drainage, traffic, sewer, and roadway issues.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications and estimates for the construction and maintenance of sanitary sewers, streets, storm drains and other structures; check plans and specifications for accuracy and completeness; make suggestions for revisions and improvements; prepare preliminary and final cost estimates.
• Administer assigned construction projects; ensure projects comply with adopted specifications, plans and standards; review, approve, and monitor project schedules and budgets; coordinate a variety of construction activities. Interpret plans and specifications and render decisions regarding construction methods, design changes, and cost analyses.
• Participate in the implementation of the traffic and transportation engineering programs; prepare and revise plans and specifications for traffic related projects; prepare special studies and reports and coordinate major projects.
• Maintain and update a variety of maps and records, including Town street maps, utility system maps, lot and block maps, and various index maps; assist in the development and maintenance of the record keeping and filing systems.
• Ensure and enforce conformance with State, Federal, and local standards, codes, regulations and ordinances; research publications and industry information sources.
• Receive, review, prepare and process various reports and records including cost estimates, contract and bid documents, technical studies/reports, Requests for Proposals, work orders, performance evaluations, Town Council agenda reports, commission reports, charts, correspondence, plans, drawings, specifications, billings, invoices, payment requests, insurance forms, legal notices, preliminary/stop notices, engineering calculations, cost estimates, bonds and fees. Interact and communicate with a variety of individuals and groups including management, clerical staff, other departments and employees, contractors, consultants, engineers, developers, other governmental agencies and the general public; provide public assistance at the counter and over the telephone; and respond to and resolve public inquiries and complaints.
• Interface with the public and contractors in connection with Town projects; act as a technical resource and resident engineer on Town construction projects, recommending field changes as necessary.
• Coordinate and conduct pre-bid and pre-construction meetings; attend pre-design, post design contractor/agency liaison meetings, staff meetings, and Town Council meetings as assigned.
• Interface with Public Works maintenance services regarding repair and/or modification of Town infrastructure.
• Provide staff assistance to the Public Works Director, Town Engineer, Town Manager and Town Council; participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the department; participate in the preparation and administration of the department budget; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Participate in inter-agency meetings, enroll in courses, and review engineering publications in order to stay informed of recent developments in the engineering field. Staff a variety of Town commissions, boards, and committees on public works, utility matters, and traffic and transportation issues.
• Search, inquire and apply for and/or administer Federal and/or State grants.

Knowledge of:

Associate Engineer

• Complex civil engineering principles and techniques, policies and procedures, principles of advanced mathematics, mechanics and applicable laws and regulatory codes as applied to municipal engineering projects.
• General design, layout and construction practices.
• Methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used in public works projects.
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of an engineering services program. Methods of preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and recommendations relating to municipal public works improvements. Recent developments and sources of information on municipal engineering.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Methods, materials, equipment, procedures, techniques, and practices of construction and maintenance inspection for public works, building, and utilities projects.
• Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
• Safe work practices.

Skill to:

• Operate various types of machinery and equipment including office machines, plotter/printer, surveying equipment and motor vehicle.
• Use complex computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, and AutoCad.

Ability to:

• Respond to community, Public Works Director, Town Manager and Town Council issues, concerns, and needs.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, determine consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Coordinate, organize, and direct comprehensive engineering and capital improvement programs.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative, technical, and financial reports.
• Interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Plan, direct and oversee project team activities; provide oversight to office staff.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Provide quality customer service.

Senior Engineer

Knowledge of:

• Complex civil engineering principles and techniques, policies and procedures, principles of advanced mathematics, mechanics and applicable laws and regulatory codes as applied to municipal engineering projects.
• Methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used in public works projects.
• Methods of preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and recommendations relating to municipal public works improvements.
• Recent developments and sources of information on municipal engineering.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Methods, materials, equipment, procedures, techniques, and practices of construction and maintenance inspection for public works, building, and utilities projects. Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
• Safe work practices.

Skill to:

• Operate various types of machinery and equipment including office machines, plotter/printer, surveying equipment and motor vehicle.
• Use complex computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, and AutoCAD, and Geographic Information Services (GIS).

Ability to:

• Respond to issues, concerns, and needs raised by the community, Director of Public Works, Town Manager and Town Council.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, determine consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals; analyze and assist in developing policies related to engineering.
• Coordinate, organize, and direct comprehensive engineering and capital improvement programs.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative, technical, and financial reports.
• Interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, and schematics. Plan, direct and oversee support staff activities; provide oversight to office staff.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Provide quality customer service.

Required Conditions

Associate Engineer

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license with a demonstrated history of responsible driving.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification required

Senior Engineer

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license with a demonstrated history of responsible driving.
• Professional Civil Engineering Certification in the State of California is required.

Typical Qualifications

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities of employment is qualifying.
An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Associate Engineer

Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.

Experience:
Three years of responsible civil engineering experience.

Senior Engineer

Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.

Experience:
Six (6) years of responsible civil engineering experience; supervisory experience is desirable.

Supplemental Information
Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at:
by 11:59 PM (PST), Sunday, March 8, 2026

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Attn: Human Resources

Channelle Ceralde, SHRM-SCP
300 Tamalpais Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Email: | Phone:(916) 471-3110
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed Town of Corte Madera Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The Town of Corte Madera is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The Town is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources, at: (916) 471-3110 or
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01

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the given deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Supplemental question responses are an integral part of the selection process; failure to respond or provide a complete supplemental question response or responding "see resume" to a supplemental question, will eliminate you from further consideration.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

I am submitting my application for the following the position:

• Associate Engineer
• Senior Engineer
• Both: Senior/Associate Engineer

03

Do you possess a valid Engineering In Training (EIT)?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid Professional Civil Engineering Certification (P.E.)?

• Yes
• No

05

Please describe your education, training, and/or experience that demonstrates your knowledge, skill, and ability to review private development or public infrastructure plans. Include the types of plans have you reviewed (e.g., subdivision maps, drainage plans, traffic improvements, utility plans), and what standards or codes did you apply?
06

Please describe your education, training, and/or experience that demonstrates your knowledge, skill, and ability to prepare and present staff reports to governing bodies, commissions, or boards. How do you communicate technical information to non-technical audiences?
07

Which of the following civil engineering areas do you have experience in?Please select all that apply.

• Sanitary Sewer
• Flood Control and Stormwater Systems
• Capital Improvement and Building Projects
• Road Resurfacing and Pavement Rehabilitation
• Complete Streets and Multimodal Transportation Projects
• ADA Accessibility and Compliance
• Parks Projects
• Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Projects

Required Question