Senior Engineer

Title: Senior Engineer

Location:Santa Rosa, CA, CA

Salary

$142,654.65 - $173,418.80 Annually

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26/03-1014-O

Job Description:

Build your public works engineering career with the County of Sonoma!

Starting salary up to $83.09/hour ($173,418/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*

Please note: Possession of a valid license as a Professional Civil Engineer, Professional Traffic Engineer, or Professional Mechanical Engineer issued by the State of California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required for this position.

Join Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI)

Senior Engineers in SPI's Roads Division are exposed to a myriad of engineering projects that include bridge and road construction, traffic engineering, and hydrology. As a Senior Engineer, you will monitor the progress of engineering/construction traffic and land development projects, ensuring compliance with applicable State and Federal requirements. This Senior Engineer position will be responsible for the project design and delivery of the Active Transport Program (ATP), project delivery for state and federally funded projects, and routine road and bridge project delivery. As a Senior Engineer you will also:

• Manage multiple staff assigned to you, including establishing performance standards and evaluating performance; interviewing, selecting, and training staff; appropriately handling employee performance issues; and recommending changes and improvements
• Supervise and participate in the preparation of engineering calculations for construction projects, master plans, and quantities/materials cost estimates
• Review land development projects and condition public right-of-way improvements
• Develop procedures for the administration of section activities and prepare the section's budget
• Direct the preparation of official reports for use by department management and government agencies
• Represent the department before official bodies, government agencies, private developers, and the general public, as well as prepare and participate in legal claims defense
• Act as staff liaison as needed for committees and stakeholder groups
• Investigate and respond to inquiries from the Board of Supervisors and the general public

To effectively oversee this body of work, our ideal candidate must be licensed by the State of California as a Professional Engineer (Civil and/or Traffic) and possess many of the following:

• Multiple years of public agency-related professional engineering experience in the areas of civil and/or traffic engineering
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, including the capability to present to, interact with, and build long-term professional relationships with audiences of all levels (a sense of humor is a plus!)
• The ability to coordinate and review all work necessary for the planning, design, and completion of complex, multi-million-dollar construction projects
• Experience designing and delivering infrastructure projects in compliance with federal or grant funds
• Experience working with Caltrans Local Assistance, understanding Caltrans plans and specifications
• Effective analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to see the big picture, and effectively collaborate with others to attain common goals
• Experience with California environmental permitting regulations, engineering concepts, construction concepts, drainage, and right-of-way
• A passion for engaging diverse groups of people to work towards improving our communities through public service

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $1,500 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Additional Benefits - Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
• Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Western Counsel of Engineers Memorandum Of Understanding (WCE MOU) and in our Employee Benefits Directory.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Senior Engineer position in the Sonoma County Public Infrastructure department. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

Experience and Education: Any combination of education and work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include four years of full-time, professional engineering experience, including at least one year at the level of a licensed, professional Engineer.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment, to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Professional License: Possession of a valid license as a Professional Civil Engineer, Professional Traffic Engineer, or Professional Mechanical Engineer issued by the State of California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, depending upon assignment.

Special Requirement: The Senior Engineer in the Plan Check Section of Permit Sonoma is required to obtain and maintain certification as a Building Plans Examiner within one year of hire.

The position advertised on this announcement does require possession of a valid California Driver's License.Thorough knowledge of: the principles, practices and techniques of civil engineering or traffic engineering, depending upon assignment; statistics and advance mathematics including algebra and analytic geometry; topographic and construction surveying, stress analysis, analytical mechanics and the strength, properties and uses of construction materials; the legal requirements concerning the design, construction and inspection methodology necessary for major construction projects; common methods and equipment utilized in engineering construction and of inspection methods used in reviewing such work; real property descriptions; civil engineering design and drafting methods and equipment; the principles, practices and techniques of supervision and training.

Knowledge of: budget procedures, cost analysis, contract laws; accepted safety practices relating to public works projects; computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Ability to: successfully complete complex and technical engineering assignments; effectively supervise and direct the work of subordinate professional and technical staff; prepare designs and make accurate drawings and maps; exercise project management skills; make accurate mathematical calculations and neat and accurate field notes; apply principles of logic and scientific reasoning co develop and evaluate alternative courses of action and determine appropriate solutions; read, understand and interpret complex technical and legal documents, maps, technical drawings and plans; listen attentively and participate in negotiations by providing required data and information; adjust workload changes and work under stress to meet deadlines; develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of representatives from governmental and private agencies, construction and consultant contractors, coworkers and the public; make presentations before public bodies and county groups; write clearly and concisely in order to prepare technical reports, correspondence, and maintain records and to direct the preparation of comprehensive reports