Senior Civil Engineer

Job Description:

Senior Civil Engineer

Description

Description

The City is offering a hiring incentive of $11,000 for this position! Apply now and join a great team!

Open until Filled - Applications will be on Continuous filing and will be reviewed in the following timeline:


Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

• First Application Period: October 30, 2026 - November 29, 2026 @ 11:59 PM
• Oral Board Interviews: December 9, 2026
• Selection Interviews: December 15, 2026
• Second Application Period: November 30, 2026 - January 3, 2027 @ 11:59PM
• Oral Board Interviews: January 13, 2026
• Selection Interviews: January 20, 2026

About the Position
The Engineering Division provides project and program support of activities primarily in the public right-of-way. The projects generally include public infrastructure such as roads, streets, bridges, signals and lighting, and stormwater facilities.

The Senior Civil Engineer performs a variety of difficult and complex professional engineering work related to assigned areas of responsibility, including but not limited to, development and review of complex transportation planning, traffic engineering, land development, capital improvement, drainage and special projects. The role provides professional engineering support relative to assigned areas of responsibility; develops and implements long-range planning; and works on a variety of state and federally funded projects.

This position offers the opportunity to work on fun, exciting, and highly transformative projects, that directly shape the future of Citrus Heights. Our current capital program includes corridor revitalizations, multimodal safety improvements, innovative public-space enhancements including expansion of the city’s off-street trail network, and major infrastructure upgrades that residents immediately notice and appreciate. Engineers in this division enjoy a dynamic mix of planning, design, construction, and field work - with projects that are visible, meaningful, and community-focused.

You will be joining a female-led engineering management team that values collaboration, creativity, mentorship, and practical problem-solving. The division encourages new ideas, pilot projects, and forward-thinking approaches to transportation and infrastructure challenges.

The position also offers flexibility in work hours, including hybrid schedules, 9/80 options, and flex-time arrangements that promote a strong work-life balance. Whether you thrive on fast-moving construction projects, long-range planning, or hands-on field problem-solving, this role provides a dynamic mix of responsibilities and the chance to make a visible impact across the community.
The Senior Civil Engineer will have the opportunity to work on a variety of transportation related projects and programs. You can learn more about the exciting capital projects happening currently in the City by clicking here .

About the City

The City of Citrus Heights, located 15 miles northeast of California’s capitol, is home to approximately 88,000 residents and employs over 200 employees. The City places a strong emphasis on flexibility and work-life balance, offering hybrid schedules, alternative work hours, and supportive management practices. The City boasts a generous and robust benefits package including:

• Employer medical contributions of up to $3,050 for Family coverage
• Generous Leave packages
• Cash in-lieu of Medical Insurance of $800/month ($600 in taxable wages and $200 to either a deferred compensation plan or to a Health Reimbursement Account.)
• Work/life balance including hybrid work schedules or a 9/80 schedule
• One of the more affordable home-buying metropolitan areas in the state, and has a skilled workforce, high graduation rates and college-educated residents.

About the Region
Located in beautiful Northern California, the City is part of the greater Sacramento region. The region has a variety of recreational, dining and entertainment options to choose from. Residents of the region enjoy farm-fresh restaurants, plentiful farmers markets, home-grown breweries, colorful street murals, museums, and Gold Rush-era family attractions. We enjoy more than 250 days of sunshine every year meaning it's the perfect place to explore and have fun in the outdoors, including more than 15,000 acres of park and the nature-filled 23-mile American River Parkway. Whether you want to visit the world-famous Golden Gate bridge or the beauty of Lake Tahoe, you are less than two hours away from several amazing locations.

Examples of Duties

• Perform complex specialized technical duties and difficult program and/or project management related to area of assignment.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures for work unit as required; determine priorities of projects and work assignments; assist supervisor in the development of goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the assigned functional area.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for projects, equipment and staff; and, monitor and control expenditures.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in assigned operations, participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; may supervise and conduct performance evaluations as assigned; work with employees to correct deficiencies; and, implement discipline procedures as needed.
• Assist in the administration of the City’s capital improvement program; assist in the creation of “shelf” projects; assist in the prioritization of needs and funding opportunities; assist in preparation and coordination of the five-year capital improvement budget.
• Review and prepare land development plans, construction documents, encroachment permit applications, Landscape Assessment District and transportation project designs as assigned; check plans for accuracy, suitability, and completeness and make recommendations for revision and improvement.
• Develop conditions for development projects and other applications; work collaboratively with planning and building functions; review work of subordinate engineers for completeness and accuracy; develop recommendations for consideration within the development review process.
• Provide estimates in connection with the construction or maintenance of a variety of engineering projects to include street lighting, street resurfacing, general street improvements, drainage and capital improvement and other public works projects as assigned.
• Oversee and manage the city’s storm drainage program; oversee capital improvement projects related to enhancing drainage; coordinate and prepare the city for storm response; and, supervise technical and maintenance staff involved in the drainage area.
• Attend, manage, and facilitate internal and external meetings; represent the City at meetings related to area of assignment; meet with neighborhood groups and commissions, task forces, committees and the Planning Commission, City Council and others as assigned.
• Coordinate, create or review engineering plans, charts, diagrams, graphs, tables, sketches, exhibits and staff reports for public meetings, the Planning Commission, City Council and other uses.
• Oversee and meet with local agencies/utilities regarding affected engineering projects or issues as assigned.
• Prepare, monitor, service and administer grants and other competitive regional special funding; secure funding; negotiate and oversee consulting and construction service contracts; and, conduct field inspections; ensure project related information is received by appropriate staff, public or agency in a timely manner.
• Meet and confer with developers, contractors, engineers and the general public relative to City policies, regulations and procedures.
• Provide assistance to the City Engineer and department director; coordinate with other agencies and City departments; and, assist with the roadway and drainage capital improvement program and projects.
• Prepare and analyze specifications, plans, estimates, reports and documents pertaining to the construction, maintenance and operation of traffic engineering facilities and other capital improvement public works engineering projects as assigned.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence and staff reports.
• Resolve complex customer service issues related to engineering issues; assist in the investigations of complaints and arrange appropriate corrective action as appropriate; and, prepare response letters to applicants.
• Oversee or coordinate a variety of special projects involving graphic design and illustration for exhibits; maintain records, lists and data.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, terminology, methods, practices and techniques used in civil engineering related to transportation, drainage, land development, pavement management and other public works operations.
• Principles and practices of land use development, traffic and lighting design, pavement management, drainage, public infrastructure and construction inspection processes.
• Principles and practices of design and construction of developments impacting the public infrastructure.
• Modern land development options; Subdivision Map Act, and the urban planning process related to land development.
• Applicable equipment and instruments used in engineering duties, including traffic surveys, testing and/or analyzing in assigned area of work.
• Construction practices, procedures and materials.
• Principles and practices of technical report writing and data presentation.
• Principles and practices of grant writing and development of application for special regional funding opportunities.
• Recent developments, programs, current literature, and sources of information regarding civil engineering, including changing regulations and methods of compliance.
• Plan review techniques and encroachment permit applications.
• Methods, techniques, design, construction, installation, upgrade and maintenance of traffic and transportation engineering; and, effective field data collection, construction zone procedures, traffic studies and radar/traffic counters.
• Methods and techniques of mapping as related to engineering functions.
• Mathematic principles of algebra, geometry, calculus, and trigonometry as related to engineering functions.
• Principles of engineering as applied to construction, inspection, safety, and engineering of structures as appropriate related to assigned functions.
• Modern office procedures and methods and understanding of related computer equipment including specialized engineering programs and needed graphics design.
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
• Budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Principles and practices of good customer service.
• Techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
• Principles and practices of safety management.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, codes, ordinances, City functions, policies, rules and regulations.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management.

Ability to:

• Understand, explain and apply ordinances, regulations, codes, resolution and procedures, laws and policies governing assigned area.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently walk, twist and bend to examine engineering situations in the field; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Evaluate and perform difficult design work; perform feasibility and cost analysis studies.
• Read, understand, analyze, and use blueprints, construction plans, technical drawings, engineering plans and specifications and reports; summarize, interpret and apply field notes.
• Perform complex engineering and mathematic calculations with speed and accuracy; perform or review other engineering work; and, write technical and complex reports.
• Check and review plans, construction documents and permits; review transportation projects and other capital improvement projects.
• Estimate and oversee capital improvement and transportation project costs.
• Understand, explain and apply ordinances, regulations, codes, resolution and procedures, laws and policies governing assigned area.
• Understand use of specialized software and equipment; and use when needed.
• Project and analyze budget costs; research and write funding applications; understand and assist in the negotiation of contracts; and manage project budgets during construction.
• Prepare or coordinate displays and illustrations.
• Use and care for electronic and mechanical instruments and tools as needed.
• Make sound decisions regarding complex issues using judgment and analysis of multiple factors.
• Supervise, train and evaluate personnel, as assigned.
• Attend public meetings in the evening to perform the requirements of the job.
• Use principles of effective office safety including use of equipment in a proper and safe manner, use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintenance of safe housekeeping in personal and common workspaces.
• Provide high quality, economical services to the Citrus Heights community, placing emphasis on responsive customer service.
• Demonstrate a civic entrepreneurial spirit by generating new, innovative ideas and development of better methods to accomplish tasks and complete projects.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation and communication.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Operate a personal computer with proficiency and familiarity.

Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience :
Five (5) years of professional level experience that relates to civil engineering, drainage, transportation engineering, traffic engineering, or a related field. One (1) year of supervisory experience is desirable.

Training :
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Engineering or a related field.

License or Certificate :
May need to possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance as required by the position.
Possession of registration as a Professional Civil Engineer with the State of California.

Supplemental Information

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City of Citrus Heights is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and employment opportunities without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The City of Citrus Heights is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment or selection process, please contact Human Resources at (916) 727-4731 or [email protected].

The City offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

The City’s generous benefits package includes:

• RETIREMENT- CalPERS Retirement (employee pays full member contribution).
  • Classic member 2.7% @ 55 (Employees hired with the City of Citrus Heights before 08/14/2011)
  • Classic member 2% @ 55
  • PEPRA member 2% @ 62
• LEAVE - the City’s time off options.
  • 136 hours of Annual Leave (to be used for vacation or sick time)
  • 40 hours of Long Term Medical Leave
  • 16 hours of Floating Holiday beginning Jan 1st each year
  • 80 hours of Management Leave each Fiscal Year
• HEALTH INSURANCE - The City participates in the CalPERS Health program. Maximum monthly City contribution toward health insurance:
  • $3,050 Employee + 2 or more
  • $2,350 Employee + 1
  • $1,150 Employee only
• IN-LIEU OF MEDICAL INSURANCE - $800/month stipend if alternative group health care coverage is demonstrated.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING - Flexible Spending Medical and Dependent Care account options that cover out-of-pocket medical expenses.
• DENTAL/VISION - Fully (100%) paid by the City.
• LIFE INSURANCE - Basic Life: $100,000 Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment for Management-level employees, and Long-Term Disability insurance. Optional Life is available to purchase.
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN - Optional enrollment in a pre-tax retirement 457(b) plan. The City offers up to 3% city-matching contribution for Management-level employees.
• SOCIAL SECURITY - The City does not participate in Social Security but does participate in Medicare and State Disability Insurance (SDI).

Salary:

$117,897.36 - $147,237.67 Annually