Senior Engineer (CIP Drainage) (Sacramento)

Senior Engineer

The City of Sacramento, Department of Utilities is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project delivery team. This team provides planning and design for rehabilitation and replacement of the City's storm pump stations, pipelines, and storage / detention facilities. Additionally, the team provides bid / contract and construction management support for projects in construction. This position's responsibilities include selection and management of consultant engineers and direct supervision for lower-level personnel. This position provides technical reviews and coordination for development and inter-agency / department projects. A key aspect is working closely with the Department's operations and maintenance staff to understand issues, identify solutions, and manage design and construction of repairs or improvements.

The ideal candidate for the Senior Civil Engineer position in the public utilities sector is a licensed professional engineer with substantial experience in the planning, design, and management of municipal utility infrastructure projects with an emphasis on stormwater management and related civil systems critical to public health and safety. They bring a strong background in public works operations having lead large projects through all phases - planning, permitting, design, procurement, construction, and closeout - while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Their experience includes working within the public sector framework, with a solid understanding of agency processes, environmental permitting, public bidding laws, and capital improvement planning. This candidate will be adept at managing consultant and contractor teams, they are also skilled mentors who support the growth of lower-level personnel and foster a culture of accountability, service, and continuous improvement. This professional combines technical expertise with public service values, demonstrating integrity, responsiveness, and commitment to maintaining and improving essential utility services for the community.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and / or may be required to perform related duties as needed :

• Develop plans and estimates work orders for the construction of public works and capital improvement projects and programs (including public buildings, transportation infrastructure, public spaces, and public services); inspects project sites; assists in solution of difficult engineering problems; interprets specifications and City policy; makes change orders.
• Participates in the selection and management of consultant engineers for the development of plans and specifications, studies and reports; reviews plans for construction prepared by private engineers.
• Provides direct supervision over lower level staff including assigning, directing, training, and evaluating subordinate staff; performs evaluations; and recommends discipline.
• Checks computations and specified materials for accuracy and conformance with regulations; reviews and makes recommendations on technical reports and studies.
• Initiates and conducts engineering planning studies to identify public works facilities; reviews and participates in the preparation of environmental assessments and studies; prepares project status reports; and checks private building plans for compliance with City building codes and ordinances.
• Serves as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on various engineering matters; and coordinates engineering related activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections and with outside agencies.
• Develops and implements environmental regulatory programs; and analyzes water quality data and prepares regulatory reports as applicable.
• Prepares various applications for state and federal grants; assists in the preparation and administration of budget and capital improvement plans.
• Within City guidelines, recommends and selects contractors; oversees contractor work.
• Manages and / or participates in the preparation of complex engineering studies and reports related to public works and capital improvement projects.
• Provides structural plan review for the most complex development projects and confirms construction documents comply with all code requirements; evaluates alternate materials, design, and methods of construction requests; and establishes schedules and methods for planning, design, construction, rehabilitation, and operation / maintenance.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to City staff.
• Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for services, labor, materials, and related resources for public works projects and / or programs; monitors and controls expenditures.
• Oversees, reviews, and participates in preparation of environmental assessments and studies related to City and private projects; meets with developers to discuss projects or to resolve design issues; and reviews new development plans.
• Prepares and presents information to City Council and various commissions.
• Performs other or related duties as assigned.

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Experience : Four years of professional-level engineer experience.

Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment.

Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and / or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment. For positions where ability to drive is not an essential function, the employee must be able to arrange reliable and timely transportation whether through use of a private vehicle, use of government vehicle (when available) or through other private or public transportation for attendance at essential off-site meetings, events, and trainings.

Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California.

Proof of the required certificate and / or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and / or copies are acceptable.

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application : (Pass / Fail) All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

2. Supplemental Questionnaire : (Pass / Fail) In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the fina