Description

WHO ARE WE

Rancho Palos Verdes is a semi-rural community situated atop the bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County with expansive views of the Pacific Ocean.  Within its 13.6 square miles are the 1,500-acre Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, 31 miles of trails, two beaches, and 7.5 miles of coastline. There are historic landmarks and points of interest such as Point Vicente Interpretive Center and Lighthouse and Terranea Resort. With all this and more, Rancho Palos Verdes has become known as an incredible place to live and work.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is seeking a team-oriented professional who is focused on responding to resident issues with first-class customer service. To succeed in this position, the incumbent will need exceptional written and oral communication ability, outstanding critical thinking skills, analytical decision-making, excellent organization skills, and unwavering attention to detail.  Finally, knowledge of engineering concepts typical to public works operations, as defined in the class specification, is essential to this position. 

For more information, please see career announcement: Principal Civil Engineer. First review of applications will be: MARCH 23, 2026, with weekly review of new applications thereafter.

Requirements

Experience: 5 years of professional and civil engineering experience with at least 3 years of direct supervisory
responsibility are required.

Education: At the time of hire, possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in construction management, civil engineering,
architecture, or a closely related field from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and technology (ABET).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment; and
• At the time of hire, possess a California Professional Engineer License.