Senior Engineer (Mobility and Sustainability)

Senior Engineer (Mobility and Sustainability) City of Sacramento, CA Posted: May 07, 2026 Salary: $107,874.49 - $151,790.24 Annually USD

THE POSITION

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. The Mobility and Sustainability Division of the Public Works Department is aimed at planning and directing the implementation of the City’s adopted transportation plans and policies, including maintenance planning for City pavement, floodgates, and bridges. This work is managed through the Funding and Asset Planning section in the division, specifically by the Senior Engineer position. This Senior Engineer position is responsible for working with consultant teams to evaluate the conditions of existing pavement, floodgate, and bridge assets; develop reports of asset status; and identify priorities and funding to address maintenance needs. This work is highly technical and requires an understanding of principles and practices of engineering, methods of design and construction, as well as federal, state, and local laws regarding engineering. This position will ensure the City understands the status of current pavement, floodgate, and bridge infrastructure and will identify paths forward to prioritize, identify funding, and maintain infrastructure to not only ensure an operational transportation system but to limit City liability and risk related to the condition of infrastructure.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will have a background in planning, policies, and management of assets, including pavement, floodgates, and bridges. They will also have experience coordinating with partner departments and agencies, including departments of utilities, utility companies, communication companies, and street construction companies. The ideal candidate will be results-oriented and have the ability to manage and navigate change and political environments. Under general direction, 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.

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

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); inspect project sites; assist in solution of difficult engineering problems; interpret specifications and City policy; make change orders. Participate in the selection and management of consultant engineers for the development of plans and specifications, studies and reports; review plans for construction prepared by private engineers. Provide direct supervision over lower level staff including assigning, directing, training, and evaluating subordinate staff; perform evaluations; and recommend discipline. Check computations and specified materials for accuracy and conformance with regulations; review and make recommendations on technical reports and studies. Initiate and conduct engineering planning studies to identify public works facilities; review and participate in the preparation of environmental assessments and studies; prepare project status reports; and check private building plans for compliance with City building codes and ordinances. Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on various engineering matters; and coordinate engineering related activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections and with outside agencies. Develop and implement environmental regulatory programs; and analyze water quality data and prepare regulatory reports as applicable. Prepare various applications for state and federal grants; assist in the preparation and administration of budget and capital improvement plans. Within City guidelines, recommend and select contractors; oversee contractor work. Manage and/or participate in the preparation of complex engineering studies and reports related to public works and capital improvement projects. Provide structural plan review for the most complex development projects and confirm construction documents comply with all code requirements; evaluate alternate materials, design, and methods of construction requests; and establish schedules and methods for planning, design, construction, rehabilitation, and operation/maintenance. Provide technical advice and assistance to City staff. Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for services, labor, materials, and related resources for public works projects and/or programs; monitor and control expenditures. Oversee, review, and participate in preparation of environmental assessments and studies related to City and private projects; meet with developers to discuss projects or to resolve design issues; and review new development plans. Prepare and present information to City Council and various commissions. Perform 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, methods, and practices of budgeting. Principles and practices of safety management. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances and regulations. 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.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License required at the time of appointment. Certification: Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California.

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.

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION

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. 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, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Closing Date/Time: 6/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific #J-18808-Ljbffr Careers In Government