***EXPEDITED SEARCH****
The City of Los Angeles is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to serve as its next City Engineer, leading the Bureau of Engineering—one of the largest municipal engineering organizations in the United States.

The Bureau serves as the City’s primary project delivery arm, overseeing more than 800 staff and a capital portfolio of approximately 500 active projects with a combined construction value of $5 billion. Projects span streets, bridges, public buildings, water and wastewater infrastructure, and complex right-of-way improvements.

The City Engineer provides executive leadership over engineering design, construction management, and project delivery while ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and fiscal accountability. This role requires strong expertise in civil engineering principles, large-scale capital program management, and organizational leadership within complex public sector environments.

With the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games approaching, the City is advancing a major portfolio of infrastructure improvements, offering a unique opportunity to lead high-impact, large-scale projects on a global stage.

The recruitment is set to close on May 13, 2026.

Due to the expedited nature of this recruitment, candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a rolling formal interview process with the City of Los Angeles until the close of the search.

Questions and confidential inquiries may be referred to will@thehawkinscompany.com or via phone contact at 310-703-4474.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in civil engineering or a related field
• Master’s degree is desirable
• Valid registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Civil Engineering with the State of California is required.
• Candidates should have significant leadership experience in public works or municipal engineering, including responsibility for the planning, design, and/or construction of major infrastructure projects. This experience should include serving as a department or division head, or leading a major engineering unit responsible for large-scale capital programs.