The City of Elk Grove is currently accepting applications for
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer with significant experience in traffic operations, traffic signal systems, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and transportation technology programs. They are a collaborative leader who combines strong technical expertise with sound engineering judgment and the ability to effectively manage complex traffic, transportation and ITS infrastructure and programs.
The successful candidate serves as a trusted technical authority, capable of independently evaluating and making decisions related to traffic signal operations, signal timing, adaptive signal systems, communications networks, traffic management software, and emerging transportation technologies. They understand the operational, safety, and mobility impacts of engineering decisions and have experience developing and reviewing traffic impact studies, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) analyses, and appropriate mitigation measures.
The ideal candidate has a proven track record of managing staff, consultants, and professional services contracts while successfully delivering projects from planning through implementation. They balance technical requirements, budgets, schedules, stakeholder expectations, and long-term operational needs while maintaining a strong commitment to customer service.
An effective mentor and communicator, the successful candidate develops high-performing teams by fostering accountability, encouraging innovation, and supporting professional growth. They build productive relationships with colleagues, consultants, partner agencies, and the community, and communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strategic, forward-thinking, and committed to public service, the ideal candidate identifies opportunities to improve transportation systems through technology, process enhancements, and grant funding. They are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that enhance safety, mobility, reliability, and quality of life while supporting the City's growing needs and long-term vision.
Tentative Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)
Filing Deadline: August 26, 2026, by 11:59 PM
Oral Board Interviews: September 9, 2026 (virtual)
Selection Interviews: September 15, 2026 (in person)
The City offers a competitive salary and generous benefit package including CalPERS retirement benefits, a deferred compensation match and more. Why work for the City of Elk Grove? Elk Grove Jobs
Community Profile
Elk Grove is a vibrant, family-friendly community of approximately 178,124 people in the Sacramento, California region, located 14 miles south of the State Capital and 60 miles east of the Bay Area. Elk Grove is a young, ethnically diverse, modern city that was incorporated in 2000. Elk Grove has low crime, excellent schools, over 100 community parks and 28 miles of trails, plentiful dining and shopping options, numerous annual events and festivals, and over 270 sunny days per year.
When assigned to an office environment:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently 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 frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as 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 up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities who are qualified to perform essential functions of a position or positions within this classification.
When assigned to a field environment:
Must possess mobility to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, and grasp; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light physical work; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, materials and objects weighing up to 15 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment and assistance from other staff. The work requires wear and use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities who are qualified to perform essential functions of a position or positions within this classification.
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and occasionally are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous chemical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
