PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

YUBA COUNTY, CA
Marysville, California 95901 United States  View Map
Posted: Feb 01, 2026
  • Salary: $115,380.00 - $126,924.00 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Engineering
  • Planning and Development
  • Job Description

    Job Summary

    The ideal candidate:
    • Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles related to land development, water resources, capital improvement projects, or similar public works functions
    • Proven ability to apply sound engineering judgment to complex, varied, and high-impact projects
    • Experience planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating engineering programs and projects
    • Ability to supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate professional and technical engineering staff
    • Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders in a public or regulatory environment
    • Ability to build productive working relationships across departments and with external agencies
    • Commitment to high standards of professional ethics, public service, and regulatory compliance
    • Ability to work under general direction while exercising independent judgment and initiative


    Examples of Duties

    Click HERE for the Class Specification.

    Qualifications

    The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below.While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.

    Education and Experience:
    MINIMUM: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in civil engineering, surveying, or a closely related field and five (5) years of professional civil engineering experience which has included one (1) year equivalent to the County’s class of Senior Engineer.
    PREFERRED:In addition to the minimum, an advanced degree in civil engineering and up to five years of professional civil engineering experience in the design and construction of roads, bridges, drainage structures, and related Public Works facilities with two (2) years in a supervisory or management capacity.
    Licenses and Certification:
    • Possess a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.
    • Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California.
    • Maintain professional development and continuing education activities for valid certification as required by the position.
    • Certified Floodplain Manager desirable.

    Special Requirements:
    • Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which may include Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire.
    • Attend meetings outside of normal working hours.
    • DMV printout prior to hire.
    • Must file statements of economic interest with the Yuba County Clerk/Recorder.
    • Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.


    This position is classified as an Non Represented Management role.

    For a comprehensive listing of benefits associated with this position, please click here .
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • County of Yuba
    • County of Yuba

    Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.

     The Organization:

    The County of Yuba has 900 allocated positions and a total FY 19/20 budget of $203 million. It has a proud tradition of being a stable local government bolstered by five members of the Board of Supervisors who are elected for four year terms on an alternating basis. Each Supervisor represents an election district. Members of the Board of Supervisors serve as the legislative and executive body for Yuba County and provide policy direction for all branches of County government.

    Statement of Commitment:

    We are dedicated to providing responsive, innovative and sustainable services that enhance the quality of life and uphold the public trust and interest.

     

     

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