Senior Civil Engineer

Salary : $154,934.91 - $193,668.74 Annually
Location : San Ramon, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-08-U520
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 08/18/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description
Bring your expertise. Lead impactful projects. Shape San Ramon's future.

The City of San Ramon is looking for experienced engineering professionals ready to take on meaningful projects and help build a thriving community.

Now Recruiting for:

• Senior Engineer - Capital Projects/Districts
• Senior Traffic Engineer

Definition

Under general direction, performs and oversees professional field and office civil, structural and transportation engineering work related to the planning, design, construction and maintenance of City projects and programs in the areas of development, traffic operations and safety, capital improvement, stormwater and building structural plan checking, including managing complex engineering projects and programs; provides professional assistance and technical advice to City officials; coordinates projects with contractors, other departments, and other agencies; administers professional services and construction contracts; evaluating requests for changes or additional work; directs the work of subordinate professional staff; and performs related work as required.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general direction from the City Engineer/Director assigned management staff. Exercises general and direct supervision over assigned staff.

Class Characteristics

This is the advanced journey-level in the professional engineering classification series. Incumbents may be assigned to various departments including Public Works or Community Development. Assignments may include ongoing project or program management and successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background as well as skills in coordinating work with other city departments, contractors, regulatory bodies and other public agencies. Senior Civil Engineer is distinguished from the next lower level of Associate Engineer in that the Senior Civil Engineer handles the most complex and sensitive work and has full supervisory authority over lower level engineers. It is distinguished from the higher level class of Division Manager in that the latter is assigned as either an Assistant Department Head in charge of a group of major, related operational units or programs in large operational departments or as the manager of professional service with City-wide internal or external impact.

Typical Duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Monitors and manages the day-to-day operations of a program, project or function including: developing short and long-range goals, objectives and budgets; coordinating activities with other departments and agencies; overseeing records maintenance; monitoring budgets and approving and monitoring expenditures; overseeing reporting requirements; evaluating program or project service delivery and cost effectiveness; ensuring that procedures are being followed; and assisting in resolving complex problems which require professional level input.
• Conducts advanced and complex engineering and related studies, evaluates alternatives, makes recommendations and presents reports to the Division Manager, the Director and/or the City Council.
• Supervises professional, technical and support staff on a day-to-day or project basis, including determining workloads and schedules, developing, implementing and interpreting policies and procedures, evaluating and training staff and making hiring and termination recommendations.
• Serves as project manager on complex projects including: defining project scope; selecting consultants; negotiating contracts, amendments and change orders; preparing and monitoring project schedules; monitoring, reviewing and coordinating project design and construction; evaluating contractor's requests for extra work; enforcing terms of the contract; processing payments and change orders; coordinating projects with businesses, utilities and other city departments; conducting field and construction site inspections; and resolving contract disputes.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of designs, specifications, plans, estimates and reports for Capital Improvement projects and the development and modification of City infrastructure.
• Reviews, directs the review of private development plans submitted by developers, landowners, and engineers for adequacy of application and conformance to City standards.
• Prepares a variety of written materials, including staff reports, engineering reports and grant applications for engineering projects; may conduct studies and confer with the public regarding traffic and transportation issues.
• Serves as the City's, department's or program's representative with a variety of committees, commissions, businesses and community organizations; attends meetings and promotes department and or City activities and objectives; maintains liaison with other regulatory and public and private entities; fosters collaborative relationships to the mutual benefit of the City and these organizations.
• Confers with and provides information to property owners, contractors, developers, engineers, architects and the general public regarding conformance to standards, plans, specifications and codes; explains codes, requirements and procedures and evaluates alternatives.
• Performs project development for complex projects such as capital improvement, including finalizing scope of projects, preparing bid summaries, conducting bid openings, preparing project budgets and preparing cost estimates.
• Monitors and supervises design and construction, including reviewing plans, specifications, estimates and calculations and giving technical advice on corrective action.
• Prepares engineering documents, including agreements, maps, legal descriptions, resolutions and ordinances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Basic principles and practices of budget development, administration, and accountability.
• Principles of program and project development, management and evaluation.
• Principles of capital improvement cost estimation and contract administration.
• Principles and practices of environmental impact assessment and related regulatory processes.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects.
• Contract management practices in a public agency setting.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
• Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned functional area.
• Safety principles and practices.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, educational, and regulatory organizations, and with property owners, developers, contractors, and the public.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Ability to:

• Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Supervise, train, plan, organize, schedule, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff.
• Conduct complex civil engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports.
• Analyze and interpret engineering plans and specifications in accordance with design requirements and applicable standards and regulations.
• Manage and monitor complex projects on-time and within budget.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Prepare and present clear, concise, and logical written and oral reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, legal descriptions, and other written materials.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, technical written material, and City engineering policies and procedures.
• Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations and in meetings with individuals.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications


Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in a Civil Engineering curriculum or field related to the area of assignment.
AND

Five (5) years of professional engineering experience which must have included two (2) years of project management or supervisory experience;


OR


An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment. A valid California Driver's License is not a requirement for this position. However, persons hired into this class who intend to drive their personal vehicle and/or a City vehicle as part of their job duties will be required to possess a valid California Driver's License; alternatively, persons hired into this class could use alternative means of transportation as part of their job duties.
• Possess and maintain a registered Professional Civil Engineer license in the State of California.

Additional Information
Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to inspect City development sites, including traversing uneven terrain, climbing ladders, stairs, and other temporary or construction access points, to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Environmental Elements
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may work in the field and occasionally be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Recruitment Process
Resumes cannot be substituted for a completed application.


The recruitment process is as follows:

1. The most qualified candidates, as determined by initial screening of applications, will be invited to participate in an oral and/or department panel interview.
2. Panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for mid-September 2026.
3. The eligibility list will be established from the interview process. Individuals on the eligibility list may be asked to participate in a second round of interviews based on specific individual qualifications and the City's needs. The eligibility list will remain in effect for one (1) year for potential future vacancies.

The City of San Ramon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin, sexual orientation or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at
Information contained herein, including the recruitment process, is subject to change without notice.
The City's excellent benefit package includes CalPERS retirement; medical, dental and vision plans; Medical Insurance is provided to employees through the CalPERS Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). City pays up to the Kaiser Bay Area Rate.12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave accrued annually; 10.5 paid holidays; 3 floating holidays; adoption benefits; short- and long-term disability; employee assistance program; group and supplemental life insurance; and a retiree health savings plan. Option to participate in the City's 457 deferred compensation and/or 457 Roth plans.

for a detailed summary of our benefits by bargaining unit.
01


Do you currently possess a California Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you possess a Registered Professional Civil Engineer license from the State of California?

• Yes
• No

03


I acknowledge that I am required to upload my professional license or, if unable to do so, will email a copy to View email address on click.appcast.io to have HR staff upload to my application.

• Yes
• No

04


Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• High School or Equivalent
• 1 year college (30 semester/45 quarter units)
• 2 years of college (Associate's Degree or 60 semester/90 quarter units)
• 3 years of college (90 semester/135 quarter units)
• 4 years of college (Bachelor's Degree or 120 semester/180 quarter units)
• Master's Degree or above

05


Please indicate your relevant major coursework.
06


How many years of professional engineering experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 year but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

07


How many years of supervisory or project management experience work do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 6 years
• 6 years but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

08


Please describe your experience in developing department or division budgets.
09


Please describe your experience presenting at City Council and various other public meetings.
10


Please describe your supervisory experience including how many people you directly supervised?
11


Describe your experience preparing grant applications and managing grants.
12


Describe your experience in administering capital improvement projects including scope development, procuring a consultant, design and award, working with contractors, and project close out.
13


Please indicate the Senior Civil Engineer position you are interested in.

• I am only interested in Senior Traffic Engineer - I acknowledge I must answer questions 14-20.
• I am only interested in Senior Engineer - Capital Projects/Districts position - I acknowledge I must answer questions 21 - 27.
• I am interested in both Senior Traffic Engineer AND Senior Engineer - Capital Projects/Districts positions and I acknowledge that I must answer questions 14-27.

14


How many years of experience do you have managing traffic signal operations and systems. Identify the agencies, jurisdictions, or projects where you gained this experience.
15


Describe your experience developing, reviewing and optimizing traffic signal timing, and coordinating along a corridor or within a network.
16


Describe your experience with traffic signal detection systems.
17


Please describe your experience with traffic signal systems, including central traffic signal management systems, controllers, communications networks, and related software and hardware.
18


Please describe your experience with adaptive signal control systems.
19


Please describe your experience with ITS technologies related to traffic operations.
20


Please describe your experience reviewing private development projects.
21


Please describe any experience or training you have related to pavement design, pavement management, pavement construction, and/or inspection.
22


Please describe any experience you have managing Geologic Hazard Abatement Districts.
23


Please describe any experience you have managing Lighting and Landscaping Districts.
24


Pleas describe any experience you have managing facilities improvement projects related to sustainability.
25


Please describe any experience you have with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and the Municipal Regional Permit.
26


Please describe your experience with administering a Floodplain Management Program, and other drainage related projects.
27


Please describe any experience you have coordinating with regional, state and federal regulatory agencies, including but not limited to, the Water Board, Fish and Wildlife and FEMA.
Required Question