
$115,544 - $140,442 Annually with a 5% COLA and 2% Equity Adjustment 7/1/26
Click here to see the Recruitment Brochure: Senior Civil Engineer Job Brochure
Join the vibrant coastal community of the City of Morro Bay as a Senior Civil Engineer! We are seeking a talented and experienced civil engineering professional to lead and oversee a diverse range of infrastructure projects that will shape the future of our city.
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the following Engineering projects:
To thrive in this role, you should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, along with a Professional Engineer (PE) license. With a minimum of 4 years of professional civil engineering and construction management experience, you will demonstrate a strong track record in managing complex capital projects. Your expertise in coordinating with stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, and community members, will be invaluable.
Join our team and make a lasting impact on the infrastructure and sustainability of our beautiful coastal city! Submit your resume and cover letter on our City website at: https://www.morrobayca.gov/832/Employment-Opportunities
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled. First review of applications on December 1, 2025.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the City's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons seeking employment or promotion to assure equal employment opportunity based upon ability and fitness to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, childbirth, breast-feeding, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic characteristics or information, military or veteran's status, and/or any other category protected by federal and/or state law.

The City of Morro Bay is a vibrant waterfront community located on the Central Coast of California. Known for its temperate, mild climate year-round, it is a tourist destination frequented by many seeking cooler temperatures as well as its status as one of the few working fishing ports in the state.
The City is a major destination for visitors seeking outdoor adventure and appreciation of the pristine environment, with opportunities for bird watching, marine mammal viewing (including seals, otters, and whales), kayaking, paddling boarding, surfing, biking, boat tours and more.
The City of Morro Bay government has approximately 80 employees and is a full-service municipality. The focus of governance continues to be preserving the quality of life and enhancing economic development opportunities at both the waterfront and the Downtown Business District.