Associate Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer

City of Elk Grove•Elk Grove, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Elk Grove is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer to join the Community Development Department's Development Engineering Division. This role involves reviewing private development applications throughout the entire process, from planning and entitlements to improvement plan review, permitting, and construction. Essential for this position is familiarity with the Subdivision Map Act, including the processing of Tentative Maps, Final Maps, Parcel Maps, and improvement plans. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with development processing, covering residential subdivisions, multifamily developments, and various commercial, office, and industrial projects. Beyond a strong background in general civil site design, the candidate should understand traffic and drainage engineering principles to support reviews by City staff or consultants. The role requires in-depth knowledge of engineering and development principles, coupled with a strong customer-centered approach. The candidate should be an innovative problem solver, adept at managing competing interests and collaborating effectively with applicants, City departments, outside agencies, and service providers to resolve issues. Excellent time and project management skills are crucial for timely application reviews and responsive communication. Prior experience in private development, either as a project engineer or within a local agency, is highly desirable.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering or a related field.
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible engineering experience equivalent to an Assistant Engineer with the City of Elk Grove (for Associate Civil Engineer).
Five (5) years increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience (for Senior Civil Engineer).
Possession of a valid registration as a Professional Civil Engineer issued by the State of California.
If a registered Professional Civil Engineer in another state, the ability to obtain registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California within one (1) year of appointment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain by the time of appointment, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license. This requirement may be waived for individuals who are unable to obtain a driver’s license due to a disability.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices applied to the field of municipal public works or private development, including planning and development, design, construction, operation and maintenance.
Knowledge of principles and practices of project budgeting, cost estimation, funding, project management, and contract negotiation and administration.
Knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used in building construction.
Knowledge of general design, layout, and construction practices for public improvements such as storm drain, street improvements, traffic signals, public works facilities, and building structures.
Knowledge of engineering plan types, review practices, and permit filing and approval procedures.
Knowledge of principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work.
Knowledge of practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing technical reports.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility.
Knowledge of techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
Knowledge of recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned division.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence.
Knowledge of City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Knowledge of Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging concepts and principles, including their significance in organizational dynamics and the functioning of the City and their impact on fostering innovation and collaboration.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of current equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to perform sub-professional and or professional engineering duties involved in the planning, design, development, and construction management of a variety of capital improvement and public and private construction projects.
Ability to conduct engineering studies and research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective staff and technical reports; present technical engineering information and data in an effective manner.
Ability to prepare, understand, and interpret engineering construction plans, technical drawings and designs, specifications, as-builts, permits, contract documents, environmental and engineering reports, and other technical documents.
Ability to perform mathematical and engineering computations with precision.
Ability to coordinate services with other departments and agencies and federal and state agencies.
Ability to respond to complaints or inquiries from the community, staff, and outside organizations.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Ability to prepare clear, effective, and accurate reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
Ability to maintain accurate logs, records, and written records of work performed.
Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Ability to effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
Ability to engage with a diverse public and workforce, facilitating inclusive service delivery, and implementing equitable city policies.
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Knowledge of principles of providing functional direction and training to assigned staff (for Senior Civil Engineer).
Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluations (for Senior Civil Engineer).
Knowledge of principles of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution (for Senior Civil Engineer).
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of budget administration and monitoring (for Senior Civil Engineer).
Ability to supervise, train, direct, coordinate, review and evaluate the work of assigned staff (for Senior Civil Engineer).
Ability to effectively provide staff leadership and work direction (for Senior Civil Engineer).
Ability to assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards (for Senior Civil Engineer).
Ability to identify problems, research, and analyze relevant information, and develop and present recommendations and justification for solutions (for Senior Civil Engineer).
Ability to perform the most complex civil engineering work (for Senior Civil Engineer).
Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques (for Senior Civil Engineer).
Ability to perform professional engineering duties involved in the planning, design, development, and construction management of a variety of capital improvement and private construction projects.
Ability to coordinate services with other departments and federal and state agencies.
Ability to attend and participate in meetings and provide creative solutions.
Ability to provide customer service via phone, in-person and through electronic means such as email.
Ability to coordinate with Public Works as necessary on the review and conditioning of development projects.
Ability to participate in or initiate and complete traffic studies (LOS and VMT) for development projects; including the evaluation of sight distance, signage and striping; serves as the City’s in-house traffic/transportation modeler; serves as the Community Development liaison to Public Works Traffic Division.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in private development, whether as a project engineer or within a local agency setting, is highly desirable.
Familiarity with the Subdivision Map Act, including the processing of Tentative Maps, Final Maps, Parcel Maps, and improvement plans, is essential for this position.
The ideal candidate will bring broad experience with development processing, including residential subdivisions, multifamily development, and various commercial, office, and industrial projects.
In addition to a strong foundation in general civil site design, this individual will understand the principles of traffic and drainage engineering, enabling them to support and coordinate related reviews conducted by City staff or through on-call consultant services.
Beyond technical expertise, the ideal candidate will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of engineering and development principles, paired with a strong customer-centered approach.
They will be an innovative problem solver, capable of navigating competing interests while working collaboratively with applicants, various City department and division staff, outside agencies, and service providers to resolve issues effectively.
Excellent time and project management skills are also essential, ensuring the timely review of development applications and a high level of responsiveness to project inquiries.

Responsibilities

Reviews progress and/or inspects assigned construction projects for compliance with plans and specifications including resolving constructability problems and issues.
Coordinates assigned projects and activities with other City departments, local jurisdictions and agencies, and regional, state, and federal agencies.
Researches, analyzes, and reviews legislative proposals and new code requirements, construction methods, building materials, and plan review criteria; develops recommendations for policy and procedure changes and implements upon approval.
Confers with developers, engineers, architects, and contractors and other City staff in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters; provides information regarding City project requirements and City policies, procedures, codes, and ordinances.
Participates in the Standards Review Committee; meets with City staff and management to review, revise and update City standards and documents related to Engineering.
Performs field inspections; provides information and assistance to staff and the public to address and correct any issues or areas of concern; addresses and resolves discrepancies between plans and field conditions; and ensures the adequacy and safety of structures.
Prepares and presents technical project and staff reports to various committees, commissions, and at public meetings and hearings; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence; ensures the proper documentation of projects and activities; coordinates maintenance and update of project information.
Attends and participates in meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions.
Provides complex technical review of private development applications and construction documents related to civil improvements to ensure compliance with City standards and requirements as related to roadway design, traffic/transportation, systems, storm drains, storm water management, and coordination with water and sewer systems.
Reviews subdivision maps, parcel maps and public easements to ensure compliance with City standards and the Subdivision Map Act.
Reviews and processes permit applications, agreements, and project related fees.
Coordinates with developers, design engineers, contractors, and construction inspectors during project design and construction.
Reviews, meets, and conditions proposed development projects; Coordinates with other City departments as necessary on the review and conditioning of development projects.
Participates in and conducts traffic studies for development projects; including the evaluation of sight distance, signage and striping.
Reviews and analyzes development and building permits for conformance with City design standards, flood prevention ordinance, and impact to floodplains.
Recommends traffic control, geometrics, signing and illumination; provides advisory assistance and technical guidance on traffic-related matters to interested parties.
Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work of staff performing professional and paraprofessional office and field civil engineering duties; assumes responsibility for the workflow of an assigned work unit by making work assignments, ensuring that work is consistent with quality standards, and timeline expectations are met.
Performs the more complex work assignments for the classification series for which there are little or no directly related policies, procedures, or past practice which requires the exercise of independent judgment and discretion in establishing work plans, identifying resources, and completing assignments.
Provides input for personnel decisions such as performance evaluations, promotions, hiring, and disciplinary actions.
Provides direction for assigned projects including preparing or supervising the preparation of preliminary and final designs and specifications, developing requests for proposals and scopes of work, cost estimates, change orders, work plans, budgets, schedules, and baseline requirements, and contract negotiations and management.
Serves as a staff liaison to City commissions, boards, and committees on engineering matters; represents the City in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors, developers, and the public.
Ensures staff observe and comply with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Coordinates, reviews and comments on private development applications and construction documents related to civil improvements to ensure compliance with City standards and requirements as related to roadway design, traffic/transportation, systems, storm drains, and storm water management, and coordination with water and sewer systems.
Coordinates and reviews subdivision maps, parcel maps and public easements to ensure compliance with City standards and Subdivision Map Act.
Issues permits; reviews and processes agreements and project related fees.
Attends and participates in meetings and provides creative solutions.
Provides customer service via phone, in-person and through electronic means such as email.
Coordinates with Public Works as necessary on the review and conditioning of development projects.
Participates in or initiates and completes traffic studies (LOS and VMT) for development projects; including the evaluation of sight distance, signage and striping; serves as the City’s in-house traffic/transportation modeler; serves as the Community Development liaison to Public Works Traffic Division.