Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer Salary: $106,806.43 - $150,287.37 Annually

Location: Sacramento, CA Job Type: Full-Time Career Job Number: 001817-26-CDD Department: Community Development Division Building Opening Date: 01/01/2026 Closing Date: Continuous

Application Cut-Off Dates: The application cut-off dates are the 3rd Friday of each month. With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

Job Description: The Community Development Department is seeking a Senior Engineer for the Building Division, Plan Review Section. The Senior Engineer will frequently communicate and collaborate with developers, design professionals, inspectors, contractors, other City departments, as well as Sacramento's diverse general population. This position will effectively lead and train a team of engineers. Organization and time management skills will be key to juggling multiple assignments and projects for this position. Make an impact on the community by joining the City of Sacramento's vibrant and dynamic Building Division.

Ideal Candidate Statement: The ideal candidate will have experience plan reviewing or designing complex buildings/structures using all building materials and construction types. The ideal candidate will also have a mastery of the California Building Code and reference standards, have excellent customer service and communication skills, and have the critical thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle the most complex engineering issues.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Senior Engineer participates in the conduct of complicated civil, structural, electrical, or mechanical engineering planning, design, construction, maintenance/operation, plan review, assessment, and regulatory activities; develops plans; inspects sites and assists in problem resolution; coordinates engineering related activities with other City departments and outside agencies; conducts engineering planning studies; conducts plan reviews; and prepares grant applications.

Distinctions: This advanced journey-level class is populated with multiple incumbents. Senior Engineers perform the most complex professional civil, structural, electrical, or mechanical engineering work requiring a substantial level of professional training. Incumbents may also lead professional and technical personnel on a team or project basis. Assignments require the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in scheduling, assigning, and coordinating work with that of other units, referring only unusual or highly-complex problems.

Supervision Received and Exercised: General direction is provided by higher level licensed professional staff. Incumbents may oversee a project team consisting of professional and technical personnel staff assigned to a project. Responsibilities may include direct or technical supervision of lower level personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 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;
• 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;
• 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;
• Coordinates engineering related activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections and with outside agencies.
• Develops and implements environmental regulatory programs;
• 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;
• 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;
• Reviews new development plans.
• Prepares and presents information to City Council and various commissions.
• Performs other or related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of engineering.
• Modern methods and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of engineering projects and programs.
• Modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding the assigned area of engineering.
• Applicable laws and regulations relevant to design and construction in the area of assignment.
• Methods, materials and techniques used in planning, design, construction, maintenance/operation, and rehabilitation of a variety of public works facilities and systems.
• Principles of supervision and training.
• Skill in:
• Use of computers, computer applications, and software.
• Use of computer aided design systems.
• Ability to:
• Interpret and apply rules, regulations, laws, ordinances, and policies.
• Make complex engineering computations.
• Check, design, and supervise the construction of a wide variety of public and private facilities.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Use a variety of drafting and engineering apparatus.
• Oversee contractor work assignments or work projects.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of a diverse staff in the accomplishment of engineering projects and programs.

Experience and Education:

• 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: 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.

Special Qualifications:

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

Selection Procedure:

1. Application: All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application for further consideration by the next posted cut-off date; Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire: 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 as part of the application process; Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
3. Screening Committee: All applications received will be forwarded to the hiring department for review until the position is filled. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration.
4. Interview Process: Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process.
5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

Questions:

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627. Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment; Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726.

Bilingual Pay: Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? Thats right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act: The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicants eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information,