Senior Engineer

County of Sonoma

Senior Engineer

Salary: $137,165 - $166,719 Annually

Closing Date: 4/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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

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 they comply with applicable State and Federal requirements. Responsibilities also include directing the fieldwork of traffic maintenance crews, overseeing the maintenance and design of street lighting and traffic signals, transportation planning, modeling, and compliance with state and local guidelines related to Vehicles' Miles Traveled (VMT) analysis.

Additionally, you will:

•   Directly, and through a lead Engineer, manage a staff of seven, 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

•   Investigate and respond to traffic-related inquiries from the Board of Supervisors and 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 have many of the following:

•   Multiple years of public agency related professional engineering experience in the areas of civil and/or traffic engineering

•   A strong work ethic, sound judgment, patience, and a common-sense approach to negotiation and resolving issues

•   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 working with Caltrans Local Assistance and/or Federal funding sources

•   Effective analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to see the big picture, and effectively collaborate with others to attain common goals

•   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

•   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. 

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The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.