Senior Civil Engineer

City of Elk Grove•Elk Grove, CA

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Elk Grove is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with a Professional Civil Engineer license and extensive experience in traffic operations, traffic signal systems, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and transportation technology programs. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong technical skills and engineering judgment, capable of managing complex traffic, transportation, and ITS infrastructure and programs. This role involves serving as a technical authority, making decisions on traffic signal operations, signal timing, adaptive signal systems, communications networks, traffic management software, and emerging transportation technologies. The candidate must understand the impacts of engineering decisions on operations, safety, and mobility, and have experience with traffic impact studies, VMT analyses, and mitigation measures. A proven track record in managing staff, consultants, and contracts, delivering projects from planning to implementation, and balancing technical requirements, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder expectations is essential. The role also requires effective mentorship and communication to develop high-performing teams and build productive relationships. The ideal candidate is strategic, forward-thinking, and committed to public service, seeking opportunities to improve transportation systems through technology, process enhancements, and grant funding to support the City's growth and vision.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience.
Possession of a valid registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the State of California OR if a registered Civil Engineer in another state, the ability to obtain registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the State of California within one (1) year of appointment.
Knowledge of principles of providing functional direction and training to assigned staff.
Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluations.
Knowledge of principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution.
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of budget administration and monitoring.
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 civil site construction.
Knowledge of general design, layout, and construction practices for public improvements such as sewer, 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 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 principles and procedures of record keeping.
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 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 supervise, train, direct, coordinate, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
Ability to effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
Ability to assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Ability to identify problems, research, and analyze relevant information, and develop and present recommendations and justification for solutions.
Ability to perform the most complex civil engineering work.
Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
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 conduct engineering studies and research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective staff and technical reports.
Ability to 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, 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 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Significant experience in traffic operations, traffic signal systems, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and transportation technology programs.
Collaborative leader who combines strong technical expertise with sound engineering judgment.
Ability to effectively manage complex traffic, transportation and ITS infrastructure and programs.
Trusted technical authority, capable of independently evaluating and making decisions related to traffic signal operations, signal timing, adaptive signal systems, communications networks, traffic management software, and emerging transportation technologies.
Understanding of the operational, safety, and mobility impacts of engineering decisions.
Experience developing and reviewing traffic impact studies, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) analyses, and appropriate mitigation measures.
Proven track record of managing staff, consultants, and professional services contracts while successfully delivering projects from planning through implementation.
Ability to balance technical requirements, budgets, schedules, stakeholder expectations, and long-term operational needs while maintaining a strong commitment to customer service.
Effective mentor and communicator, developing high-performing teams by fostering accountability, encouraging innovation, and supporting professional growth.
Ability to build productive relationships with colleagues, consultants, partner agencies, and the community.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strategic, forward-thinking, and committed to public service.
Ability to identify opportunities to improve transportation systems through technology, process enhancements, and grant funding.
Dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that enhance safety, mobility, reliability, and quality of life while supporting the City's growing needs and long-term vision.

Responsibilities

Leads, oversees, reviews, and participates in the work of staff performing professional and paraprofessional office and field civil engineering duties.
Directs, manages, supervises, and participates in comprehensive engineering projects related to the design and construction of City infrastructure and capital maintenance improvements.
Confers with developers, contractors, and representatives of other agencies regarding facility and infrastructure development.
Administers professional services and construction contracts.
Conducts a variety of engineering studies and prepares and presents reports.
Provides complex staff assistance to management staff in areas of expertise.
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 requiring 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.
Provides complex technical support for all phases of capital improvement and public works construction projects including planning, feasibility evaluation, coordination of environmental review, design, construction, and close-out.
Assists with project management activities, including preparing or reviewing 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.
Reviews construction plans prepared by consulting engineers and private contractors to verify compliance with City, State, Federal, and/or industry standards and requirements for construction infrastructure.
Checks plans for conformance with regulations regarding line, grade, size, elevation, and location of structures.
Reviews engineering calculations of other engineers or engineering technicians.
Approves and signs off on drawings and project documents and may act as “Engineer in Responsible Charge” on assigned projects.
Leads and participates in pre-design, construction, and utility coordination meetings.
Researches funding opportunities; coordinates and/or completes and submits grant applications; tracks grant funded projects and requirements; processes and maintains paperwork and reimbursement requests in compliance with funding and reporting requirements.
Initiates, conducts, and reviews engineering studies and cost analyses for assigned projects.
Researches project design requirements.
Prepares complex engineering calculations and estimates, preliminary layouts and specifications, and design work from field and survey data.
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.
Coordinates with developers, design engineers, contractors, and construction inspectors during project design and construction.
Attends and participates in meetings and provides creative solutions.
Provides customer service via phone, in-person, and through electronic means such as email.
Reviews, meets, and conditions proposed development projects.
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.
Evaluates 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.
Reviews development and building permits for conformance with City design standards, flood prevention ordinance, and impact to floodplains and provides comments.
Advises on traffic control, geometrics, signing, and illumination.
Provides advisory assistance and technical guidance on traffic-related matters to interested parties.