Website City of Dixon
THE CITY OF DIXON
The City of Dixon is a growing community of 20,000 located on Interstate 80 in eastern Solano County, approximately 21 miles southwest of Sacramento and 65 miles east of San Francisco.
Dixon is a full service City providing Administrative, Public Works Maintenance, Development, Engineering, Recreation and Public Safety services. The City provides domestic water service to a portion of the City, sewer service throughout the City, and transit services as enterprise operations. The City has a full time workforce of 135 employees and a General Fund Budget of approximately $31 Million.
Home prices remain affordable compared to many areas of the state and the City is experiencing growth and new development. The University of California at Davis, one of the nation’s finest public universities, and California State University at Sacramento are both within a short commute. Recreational facilities also abound within the City as well as the immediate surrounding areas.
The combination of all these factors truly makes Dixon an ideal place to work, live, and play.
CITY GOVERNMENT
The City of Dixon is a General Law City and is governed by a five-member City Council, including a separately elected Mayor. The Council and Mayor are selected city-wide. Dixon is a full service City operating under a Council Manager form of Government. Further information on the community can be found on the City’s website at www.cityofdixonca.gov.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Engineering Department’s mission is to develop, operate, and cost-effectively maintain public facilities and structures while providing a safe and healthy environment. The department includes the City’s water, collections, and wastewater utilities.
THE POSITION
As a rapidly growing community with significant development in both business and residential sectors, this is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our city.
The Senior Civil Engineer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and reviewing engineering work related to the design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of public works projects.
The role also includes the dynamic responsibilities of transportation planning, contract/project supervision, and management for the successful operation of the City’s wet utilities (water, sewer, and drainage).
If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in a thriving, evolving city, we encourage you to apply!
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The current salary for this position is $122,660-$149,094. Currently in labor negotiations for Cost of Living Adjustments effective July 1, 2025.
The benefits program includes:
- CalPERS Retirement
- $2,025 Maximum Monthly Family Benefit Allowance
- Vacation: 96 hours per year
- Holidays: 12 per year plus 2 floating holidays
- Sick Leave: 12 days per year
- Administrative Leave: 80 hours per year
- 9/80 Schedule
To apply for this job please visit www.calopps.org.