Published date: November 2, 2026
Organization: City of Thousand Oaks
Job Category: Public Works
Job Type: Full-Time
County/State: Ventura/California
City: Thousand Oaks
Salary and Benefits: See apply link and/or job flyer for additional details on salary and benefits.
Salary Range (DOQ):
- $145,329.60 – $218,004.80 Annually DOQ
DESCRIPTION
- Work in a dynamic environment, leading a large team of professional engineers and public works professionals.
- Play a key role in managing some of the largest and most vital engineering projects Citywide, in the engineering and construction of over $1 billion of public infrastructure.
The City of Thousand Oaks is excited to announce the creation of a Engineering Division Manager position within the Public Works Department, with a focus on Capital Improvement for Water and Wastewater Projects. This newly established role, has been created to further strengthen our commitment to infrastructure excellence and service. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a critical division focused on engineering and construction of the City’s most critical infrastructure.
The Public Works Department is seeking an innovative and proactive Engineering Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing the design and construction management of complex engineering projects for the City’s water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring the continued reliability and advancement of these vital systems.
PRIMIARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide leadership to direct engineering and project management activities to advance challenging and comprehensive engineering capital projects.
- Have superior interpersonal and communication skills that thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- Drive continuous improvement through innovation and optimization of processes and procedures.
- Have extensive team building skills, be results oriented, and be a seasoned project manager with strong management skills.
- Work cooperatively with all City departments.· Understand the importance of effective public outreach and engagement.
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring long-term plans, budgets, goals and objectives focused on achieving the department’s mission and priorities.
- Directing preparation of a variety of studies and reports relating to current and long-range City capital improvement needs.
- Managing the preparation of plans, specifications, designs, estimates and schedules, coordinating inspections and project monitoring programs.
- Making presentations to the Planning Commission, and City Council, as well as the public.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is an experienced, forward-thinking engineering professional who combines strong technical expertise with a people-centered leadership style. They bring exceptional management, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to think strategically, act tactically, and maintain a big-picture perspective while remaining engaged in day-to-day division operations.
This leader will play a critical role in overseeing complex water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure programs and projects. The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering and project management, with demonstrated success in the planning, design, and delivery of capital improvement projects. Experience with regulatory compliance, asset management, permitting, and long-range infrastructure planning is essential.
The Engineering Division Manager will build strong cross-departmental partnerships, lead multidisciplinary teams, and communicate effectively with City leadership, regulatory agencies, developers, community members, and the public. They will foster a positive, accountable, and supportive team culture through mentoring, coaching, staff development, knowledge transfer, and a commitment to responsive, customer-focused service.
The City seeks an innovative, collaborative, and solutions-oriented leader who embraces continuous improvement and uses technology and data-driven tools to enhance project delivery, transparency, permitting, and operational efficiency. This approachable professional will exercise sound judgment, navigate complex challenges and conflict with professionalism, and help deliver safe, sustainable, high-quality infrastructure that supports development, community vitality, and long-term public benefit.
EDUCATION
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering. A masters’ degree as well as PMP or CCM certifications are highly desirable.
EXPERIENCE
Seven years of professional engineering experience, with two years spent in a supervisory capacity. Experience managing teams on Water and Wastewater Capital Programs is highly desirable
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
A valid certification as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers is required.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Effective Communicator
- Strategic Thinker
- Problem Solver and Decision Maker
- Planner and Organizer
- Interpersonally Effective
- Skill and Career Development Coach
- Technically Knowledgeable
FILING DEADLINE: The first review of candidates will take place on December 3, 2026. Listing Closes 12/17/2026
Link to Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/5525957-0/utilities-cip-engineering-division-manager