City Engineer - City of Los Angeles

•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. A California Professional Engineer (PE) license is required. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in preliminary screening interviews prior to the closing date of Wednesday, May 13.