Civil Engineer - Senior

Placer County; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Placer County is seeking a Working Supervisor for the Community Development Resource Agency. This leadership position involves managing an engineering team, overseeing construction projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess extensive engineering knowledge and strong communication skills to foster positive relationships. This full-time role offers a competitive salary with benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering.
• Two years of supervisory responsibility required.
• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering team and oversee project delivery.
• Interface with County departments, developers, and agencies.
• Conduct reviews and ensure compliance with building codes.

Skills

Technical Engineering Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Placer County is currently accepting applications to fill a vacancy in the Community Development Resource Agency(Building Services and Engineering and Surveying Division).

This is an exciting leadership position that includes supervision of an engineering team. The position will have direct involvement with multiple County departments and divisions, as well as interfacing with developers, applicants, private engineers, and numerous agencies. The ideal candidate should possess a strong desire and technical engineering skill set to lead other County staff towards the delivery of successful projects along with a high comfort level and aptitude with oral and written communications to foster positive relationships internal and external to the County for the greater good of the communities we serve.

Community Development Resource Agency - Building Services:Building Services, the Countys building department, is responsible for reviewing construction drawings, issuing building permits, and conducting field inspections of private development to ensure compliance with the Placer County Code and State of California Title 24 Building Standards Code (building code). This position is a working supervisor responsible for the day-to-day operations of the commercial and industrial plan check team.

Community Development Resource Agency - Engineering and Surveying Division:This division provides review and oversight of grading, drainage, water quality, and site infrastructure improvements for private land development projects; performs construction inspection services; issues Grading Permits; oversees permitted surface mining operations; assigns addresses; reviews and records maps for the subdivision of land within the unincorporated areas of Placer County. This position is for a working supervisor responsible for the day-today operations of the Construction Inspection team providing construction inspection services of site improvements required for private land development projects, as well as for mines regulated under SMARA. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of construction project management, construction methods and standards, and have good interpersonal skills (written and verbal).

Salary

$59.60 - $74.44/hour; $10,330.67 - $12,902.93/month; $123,968.00 - $154,835.20/year

**This continuous recruitment will remain open for the calendar year, or until the final filing date, whichever occurs first. The eligible list established from this continuous recruitment will expire by the end of the calendar year. Applicants will be eligible to reapply and take an examination if a new recruitment opens the following calendar year.**

**Applications will be screened on a bi-weekly basis.**

Benefits

Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.

[Click here to view Placer Public Employees Organization (PPEO) benefits](https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/73431/Placer-Public-Employees-Organization-PDF?bidId=){target="_blank"}.

For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's[Human Resources website.](https://www.placer.ca.gov/1715/Employee-Benefit-Information){target="_blank"}

Minimum Qualifications

**Experience:**Five years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering, including two years of supervisory responsibility.**

Training:**Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.

• Note:****Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by theHuman ResourcesDepartment.**
• Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency.***
  
  

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Required License Or Certificate

• **Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in an appropriate discipline as issued by the State of California.**
• **May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.**
  
  

Please go to the [job posting](https://www.jobapscloud.com/Placer/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=2025andR2=13517andR3=01) for more information and to apply for this excellent career opportunity!

*Placer County is an equal opportunity employer.*

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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