The City of Elk Grove is currently accepting applications for

Senior Civil Engineer

$119,516 - $160,177 annually + excellent benefits

The City of Elk Grove is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Civil Engineer to lead the Drainage Engineering section within the Engineering Services Division of the Public Works Department. The division also includes Construction Management and Public Works Permits sections, working together with the Drainage Engineering section, and other divisions, departments, and stakeholders across the organizations to support the City’s vital infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will bring significant expertise in hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater management, water quality practices, floodplain management, and the planning, financing (budget), design, and construction of municipal storm drainage systems.  This person plays a key part in preserving and improving the stability and water quality in our local creeks and channels while reducing flood risk across the City. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with excellent project management, planning, problem solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities include administering the City’s stormwater program, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and managing major drainage capital projects including an update to the Citywide Storm Drain Master Plan.

We are looking for someone with strong technical and leadership skills who can:

• Review, prepare and analyze complex technical reports

• Help prepare and manage operating and project budgets

• Plan and manage major drainage capital projects and studies 

• Develop solutions, identify options and make sound, timely decisions

• Supervise, train, evaluate and direct and review the work of other staff

• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders

• Coordinate internally, across departments, and with external agencies

• Enforce regulations with professionalism and tact

• Work independently and exercise good judgment

An understanding of and familiarity with relevant regulations, permits, engineering principles and standards is essential. Experience with land development reviews, including entitlements, improvement plans, easements and drainage studies is highly desirable.

If you are a collaborative, forward-thinking professional with a passion for public service and a desire to make a lasting impact, we invite you to consider joining our dedicated team at the City of Elk Grove Public Works Department.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)
Filing Deadline: 11:59 PM on June 8, 2025
Oral Board Interviews: June 17, 2025 (Virtual)
Selection Interviews: June 24, 2025 (In Person)

For a complete job description, further details about our benefit package and to apply, please visit our website at: https://apptrkr.com/6213049.  

Human Resources Department
8401 Laguna Palms Way | Elk Grove, CA 95758 | 916-683-7111
elkgrovecity.org