Principal/Senior Engineer

Salary: $117,334.10 - $185,050.84 Annually

Opening Date: 08/26/2026 About the Position City of Watsonville, California Senior Civil/Principal Engineer Bring your expertise. Lead complex projects. Build a stronger community. Your engineering expertise can help shape the infrastructure, reliability, and future of the community. Join the Public Works & Utilities Department and lead transformative projects-from major water and wastewater improvements to roadway, transportation, and capital projects that will impact the community for years to come. One application. Multiple opportunities. Candidates who apply will be considered for a talent pool supporting current and future vacancies within the Public Works & Utilities Department at the Senior Civil or Principal Engineer level, creating opportunities to match your experience and interests with the department's evolving engineering needs. For more information, see the Supplemental Information Are you ready to build your community? If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career, click " Apply " to submit your application, cover letter, resume, and references through the CPS HR website. Recruitment Timeline: This position is open until filled, with applications being reviewed each week. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as interviews will be held quickly. CPS HR Consulting is assisting the City of Watsonville with recruitment activities and the collection of applications. The City's HR department will conduct all employment activities, including interviews and employment offers. Any successful candidate will be a full-time, permanent employee of the City. Prior to appointment to the position of Principal or Senior Engineer* a medical examination and Department of Justice Livescan fingerprinting will be required. The City of Watsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages workplace diversity. The City of Watsonville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including people with disabilities in all of its programs and activities.