Associate/Senior Civil Engineer

About the role

The City of Petaluma is seeking Associate and Senior Civil Engineers to join its expanding Public Works Department. These positions present a unique opportunity to lead high-impact capital improvement projects in one of the Bay Area’s most vibrant and community-focused municipalities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation of plans and specifications for the design, construction, and maintenance of traffic systems, streets, wastewater collection, storm drains, potable water, recycled water systems, facilities, and/or related public works projects or traffic systems, depending on assignment.
• Cookordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions and sections, and with outside agencies; provide information over the counter and telephone.
• Perform moderately difficult calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from members of the public, developers, engineers, contractors, other city departments, utility agencies, and various other sources.
• Coordinatereview,approval,andconstructionofprojectswithstaff,otherdepartments,applicable outside agencies, and members of the public; may serve as the City's representative to other governmental agencies.
• Maintain records, maps, plans, and files; research and prepare clear and concise technical reports as assigned.
• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations; order survey, mapping, and data collection.
• Make field inspections and site investigations of engineering projects and perform engineering analysis and calculations as assigned.
• Plan and conduct engineering studies, write clear and concise reports and plans with recommendations and conclusions, and make appropriate modifications as directed.
• Make presentations and serve as staff support to City Council, commissions, and review boards as required or assigned.
• May assist in the training and direction of professional and technical staff as assigned; participate in the selection and direction of engineering contract professionals; coordinate support services such as survey crew, engineering technicians, and field crews.
• Utilize computer applications related to the work.
• Direct the preparation of and review plans, designs, specifications, and other related documents.
• Serve as project manager on design and construction contracts, including preparing progress reports, and recommending progress payments and change orders as necessary; administer a wide variety of construction contracts.
• Perform technical analysis and design, project management, and construction administration; sign plans and drawings as the responsible project manager; may also stamp plans, specifications and documents as approved by their supervisor; manage technical programs and provide advice and technical support on related matters.
• Research and recommend general civil administration policies and procedures; review policies and operating procedures for conformance to established standards; ensure the City’s compliance with various codes, and applicable laws; review operational conditions in the field.
• Review engineering elements of environmental impact reports for compliance with city policies, rules, and regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
• Two years of professional civil or traffic engineering experience equivalent to Assistant Engineer II with the City of Petaluma. Experience in a municipal or public setting is desirable.
• Civil Engineer Assignment Registration as a Professional Engineer with good standing is required from any US state, or from any other country with comparable registration requirements as approved by the Director. Acquiring registration as a Professional Engineer in California is desirable, supported, and encouraged.
• Traffic Engineer Assignment Registration as a Traffic Engineer (TE) with good standing in the State of California is required.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience.

Benefits

• MEDICAL INSURANCE: Choice of a variety of CalPERS Health Plans. City pays ~95% of the Bay Area Kaiser premium for employee & eligible dependents; or alternative option to receive Medical Cash Back (if you have medical coverage elsewhere).
• DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE: Coverage for employees & eligible family members, paid for by the City.
• LIFE INSURANCE: 1.5x annual compensation up to maximum of $200,000. Option to purchase additional insurance.
• LONG-TERM DISABILITY: up to 60% of your current monthly salary after eligibility requirements are met and subject to maximum amounts.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Support and benefits, for you and eligible family members, paid for by the City.
• WELLNESS BENEFIT: $500 annual allowance (is subject to the annual budget approval process and may change in the future).
• FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE: CALPERS RETIREMENT PACKAGE
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Voluntary participation in your choice of three plans.

Pay

• Associate Engineer: $122.304.00 - 148,657.60 annually (+2% COLA in July 2027)
• Senior Civil Engineer: $134,534.40 - $163,550.40 annually (+2% COLA in July 2027)

Schedule

• Vacation: 80 Hours, increasing with years of service, up to 5 years service credit towards vacation accrual rate for prior qualifying employment.
• Sick Leave: 96 hours.
• Administrative Leave: 80 hours (per fiscal year for the Senior Civil Engineer job classification).
• Holidays: 13 fixed holidays.
• Personal Leave: 20 hours (per fiscal year).
• Other Exceptional Benefits: Paid Parental Leave – up to 8 weeks of paid time for qualifying family bonding.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Employer

Qualifications

• A typical way to gain such knowledge and abilities would be:
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
• Two years of professional civil or traffic engineering experience equivalent to Assistant Engineer II with the City of Petaluma. Experience in a municipal or public setting is desirable.
• Civil Engineer Assignment Registration as a Professional Engineer with good standing is required from any US state, or from any other country with comparable registration requirements as approved by the Director. Acquiring registration as a Professional Engineer in California is desirable, supported, and encouraged.
• Traffic Engineer Assignment Registration as a Traffic Engineer (TE) with good standing in the State of California is required.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience.