City of Sacramento · 2 weeks ago
Senior Engineer (Civil and Electrical Design)
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $150K/yr
4+ years expThe City of Sacramento is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in civil and electrical design. This role involves managing transportation grants, overseeing project compliance, and leading engineering-related activities while ensuring project timelines and funding align with city regulations.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Four years of professional-level engineer experience
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment
Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California
Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering
Knowledge of modern methods and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of engineering projects and programs
Knowledge of modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding the assigned area of engineering
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations relevant to design and construction in the area of assignment
Knowledge of methods, materials and techniques used in planning, design, construction, maintenance/operation, and rehabilitation of a variety of public works facilities and systems
Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of budgeting
Knowledge of principles and practices of safety management
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances and regulations
Knowledge of principles of supervision and training
Skill in use of computers, computer applications, and software
Skill in use of computer aided design systems
Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, laws, ordinances, and policies
Ability to make complex engineering computations
Ability to check, design, and supervise the construction of a wide variety of public and private facilities
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to use a variety of drafting and engineering apparatus
Ability to oversee contractor work assignments or work projects
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of a diverse staff in the accomplishment of engineering projects and programs
Benefits
Bilingual Pay
California Public Employees' Retirement System
Company
City of Sacramento
City of Sacramento provides government administration services.
1001-5000 employees
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