City of Sacramento
Senior Engineer (CIP Drainage - Hydrology & Hydraulic)
City of Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
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.
City of Sacramento, Department of Utilities is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Hydraulic Modeling Engineer to support the planning, analysis, and design of drainage infrastructure projects. The position will be responsible for developing, calibrating, and analyzing hydraulic and hydrologic models to assess system performance, support design recommendations, and meet regulatory requirements. The position provides technical review and approval of drainage studies related development and inter‑agency/department projects. Additional responsibilities include selection and management of consultant modeling support and direct supervision for less experienced team members.
Responsibilities
Develop plans and estimates work orders for the construction of public works and capital improvement projects and programs (including public buildings, transportation infrastructure, public spaces, and public services); inspect project sites; assist in solution of difficult engineering problems; interpret specifications and City policy; make change orders.
Participate in the selection and management of consultant engineers for the development of plans and specifications, studies and reports; review plans for construction prepared by private engineers.
Provide direct supervision over lower level staff including assigning, directing, training, and evaluating subordinate staff; perform evaluations; and recommend discipline.
Check computations and specified materials for accuracy and conformance with regulations; review and make recommendations on technical reports and studies.
Initiate and conduct engineering planning studies to identify public works facilities; review and participate in the preparation of environmental assessments and studies; prepare project status reports; and check private building plans for compliance with City building codes and ordinances.
Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on various engineering matters; and coordinate engineering related activities with other City departments, divisions, sections and with outside agencies.
Develop and implement environmental regulatory programs; and analyze water quality data and prepare regulatory reports as applicable.
Prepare various applications for state and federal grants; assist in the preparation and administration of budget and capital improvement plans.
Within City guidelines, recommend and select contractors; oversee contractor work.
Manage and/or participate in the preparation of complex engineering studies and reports related to public works and capital improvement projects.
Provide structural plan review for the most complex development projects and confirm construction documents comply with all code requirements; evaluate alternate materials, design, and methods of construction requests; and establish schedules and methods for planning, design, construction, rehabilitation, and operation/maintenance.
Provide technical advice and assistance to City staff.
Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for services, labor, materials and related resources for public works projects and/or programs; monitor and control expenditures.
Oversee, review, and participate in preparation of environmental assessments and studies related to City and private projects; meet with developers to discuss projects or resolve design issues; review new development plans.
Prepare and present information to City Council and various commissions.
Perform other or related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Four years of professional‑level engineer experience.
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment.
Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License at the time of appointment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Principles and practices of engineering.
Modern methods and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of engineering projects and programs.
Modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding the assigned area of engineering.
Applicable laws and regulations relevant to design and construction in the area of assignment.
Methods, materials and techniques used in planning, design, construction, maintenance/operation, and rehabilitation of public works facilities and systems.
Principles, methods, and practices of budgeting.
Principles and practices of safety management.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances and regulations.
Principles of supervision and training.
Use of computers, computer applications, and software.
Use of computer aided design systems.
Interpret and apply rules, regulations, laws, ordinances, and policies.
Make complex engineering computations.
Check, design, and supervise the construction of a wide variety of public and private facilities.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Use a variety of drafting and engineering apparatus.
Oversee contractor work assignments or work projects.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Plan, assign, and supervise the work of a diverse staff in the accomplishment of engineering projects and programs.
Certifications and Proof of Education
Proof of education: university/college transcripts and degrees.
Proof of certification: Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer.
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City of Sacramento, Department of Utilities is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Hydraulic Modeling Engineer to support the planning, analysis, and design of drainage infrastructure projects. The position will be responsible for developing, calibrating, and analyzing hydraulic and hydrologic models to assess system performance, support design recommendations, and meet regulatory requirements. The position provides technical review and approval of drainage studies related development and inter‑agency/department projects. Additional responsibilities include selection and management of consultant modeling support and direct supervision for less experienced team members.
Responsibilities
Develop plans and estimates work orders for the construction of public works and capital improvement projects and programs (including public buildings, transportation infrastructure, public spaces, and public services); inspect project sites; assist in solution of difficult engineering problems; interpret specifications and City policy; make change orders.
Participate in the selection and management of consultant engineers for the development of plans and specifications, studies and reports; review plans for construction prepared by private engineers.
Provide direct supervision over lower level staff including assigning, directing, training, and evaluating subordinate staff; perform evaluations; and recommend discipline.
Check computations and specified materials for accuracy and conformance with regulations; review and make recommendations on technical reports and studies.
Initiate and conduct engineering planning studies to identify public works facilities; review and participate in the preparation of environmental assessments and studies; prepare project status reports; and check private building plans for compliance with City building codes and ordinances.
Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on various engineering matters; and coordinate engineering related activities with other City departments, divisions, sections and with outside agencies.
Develop and implement environmental regulatory programs; and analyze water quality data and prepare regulatory reports as applicable.
Prepare various applications for state and federal grants; assist in the preparation and administration of budget and capital improvement plans.
Within City guidelines, recommend and select contractors; oversee contractor work.
Manage and/or participate in the preparation of complex engineering studies and reports related to public works and capital improvement projects.
Provide structural plan review for the most complex development projects and confirm construction documents comply with all code requirements; evaluate alternate materials, design, and methods of construction requests; and establish schedules and methods for planning, design, construction, rehabilitation, and operation/maintenance.
Provide technical advice and assistance to City staff.
Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for services, labor, materials and related resources for public works projects and/or programs; monitor and control expenditures.
Oversee, review, and participate in preparation of environmental assessments and studies related to City and private projects; meet with developers to discuss projects or resolve design issues; review new development plans.
Prepare and present information to City Council and various commissions.
Perform other or related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Four years of professional‑level engineer experience.
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment.
Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License at the time of appointment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Principles and practices of engineering.
Modern methods and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of engineering projects and programs.
Modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding the assigned area of engineering.
Applicable laws and regulations relevant to design and construction in the area of assignment.
Methods, materials and techniques used in planning, design, construction, maintenance/operation, and rehabilitation of public works facilities and systems.
Principles, methods, and practices of budgeting.
Principles and practices of safety management.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances and regulations.
Principles of supervision and training.
Use of computers, computer applications, and software.
Use of computer aided design systems.
Interpret and apply rules, regulations, laws, ordinances, and policies.
Make complex engineering computations.
Check, design, and supervise the construction of a wide variety of public and private facilities.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Use a variety of drafting and engineering apparatus.
Oversee contractor work assignments or work projects.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Plan, assign, and supervise the work of a diverse staff in the accomplishment of engineering projects and programs.
Certifications and Proof of Education
Proof of education: university/college transcripts and degrees.
Proof of certification: Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer.
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