THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Application cut-off dates are 3/31/26, 6/30/26, 9/30/26, 12/31/26.
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.
This position is within the Engineering Services Division and is responsible for the delivery of capital improvement projects that maintain or improve transportation facilities. Examples include roadway safety improvements, signal and striping at intersections, bridge replacement projects, multi-use paths and active transportation, and other transportation facilities. This position manages projects from initial concepts, feasibility determinations, through environmental and geometric design approvals, acquisition of rights and permissions to construct, advertising, award, construction and project administrative close out. This position manages budgets and pursues grant funding; and procures consultant services to assist in project delivery.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate will have experience in some but not all phases of transportation project delivery. They will have experience in managing projects through initial planning, design, and construction phases. The ideal candidate will have a passion for improving transportation and mobility for active transportation and safety as well as understand accessibility requirements.
ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER / ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER
To perform professional civil engineering work in the planning, design, technical investigation, and construction of projects in the areas of public works, transportation, hydraulics, and structural engineering.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Assistant Civil Engineer
This is the journey level class in the professional civil engineering series not requiring registration. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Junior Engineer. Incumbents of this class perform the moderately difficult professional engineering work in civil engineering. Assistant Civil Engineers are normally considered to be of a continuing training status and as assigned responsibilities and breadth of knowledge increase with experience, and registration is received, may reasonably expect their positions to be reassigned to the next higher class of Associate Civil Engineer.
Associate Civil Engineer
This is the full journey level class in the civil engineering series requiring registration. Positions in the class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Assistant Civil Engineer, or, when filled from the outside, require prior advanced professional civil engineering work experience. An Associate Civil Engineer works under general supervision and is expected to complete complex civil engineering assignments requiring the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting general policies, and determining work assignments. Work in this class is distinguished from that of the Assistant Civil Engineer class by the greater complexity of the assignments received and by the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to operate.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Direction is provided by a higher level professional engineer or a division head level position. Responsibilities of an Associate Civil Engineer may include the direct or indirect supervision of lower level professional engineers and technical personnel. Responsibilities of an Assistant Civil Engineer may include the technical or functional supervision of technical personnel.
Assistant Civil Engineer
Knowledge of:
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Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to public works, utilities, traffic, or building construction projects.
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Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works, building and utilities projects.
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Modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding civil engineering and building codes and ordinances.
Ability to:
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Make complex engineering computations and to check, design, and supervise the preparation of engineering plans and studies.
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Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
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Use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience
One year of experience in professional civil engineering work in one of the areas of assignments and
Education
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in civil engineering.
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Possession of an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate.
All education requirements must be verifiable from records of satisfactory completion of courses.
Associate Civil Engineer
In addition to the qualifications for Assistant Civil Engineer:
Knowledge of:
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City engineering policies and procedures.
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Principles of supervision and training.
Ability to:
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Perform complex professional engineering work with a minimum of supervision.
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Supervise and train subordinates.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience
Two years of experience comparable to that of an Assistant Civil Engineer in the City of Sacramento.
Should education be used to qualify for this position, then 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.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California. Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer must be verifiable.
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.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Employees must successfully complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
