Assistant Director of Engineering City of Encinitas, CA   The City of Encinitas, known for its striking natural beauty, recreational opportunities and free-spiritedness, is a young, progressive city with 61,515 residents, located approximately 25 miles north of San Diego on the Southern California coast.  The warm California sunshine, 82 acres of open space, 153 acres of developed and undeveloped parks, 45 acres of beaches, 40 miles of trails, and nearby state and county parks provide for year-round enjoyment of a variety of outdoor activities in Encinitas.     With approximately 260 full-time City and San Dieguito Water District employees, the City of Encinitas provides a full range of services