Senior Civil Engineer
Apply NowCompany: City of Vacaville, CA
Location: Vacaville, CA 95687
Description:
Salary: $134,956.61 - $164,039.34 Annually
Location : Vacaville, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 02186 - 2
Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: 04/24/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 5:30 PM Pacific
ABOUT OUR JOB
The City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work!
With more than 600 employees, the City of Vacaville values the work-life balance and offers alternative work schedules with every other Friday off, employee social and wellness activities, casual dress days, competitive pay, generous benefits and substantial retirement package.
Contribute to our vibrant community and join our team!
The City of Vacaville invites applications for the position of Senior Civil Engineer. Currently one (1) vacancy exists in the Engineering section of our Public Works Department. This recruitment will also develop a list for future vacancies that may occur over the next twelve (12) month period in the Public Works Department.
Senior Civil Engineers develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities for an assigned engineering section. Senior Engineers plan, assign, coordinate and supervise staff engaged in a variety of engineering projects.
Job duties for this role include, but are not limited to:
$129,765- $157,730 annually
This position may be eligible for a remote/hybrid work schedule.
Working for the City of Vacaville comes with an excellent benefits package including:
Please click here for the complete classification.
ABOUT YOU
Ideal Candidate
In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for the position will possess the following:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Equivalent to completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or related field.
Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience in professional civil engineering within water or wastewater utilities, public works design or construction, or traffic, including two years equivalent to an Associate Civil Engineer with the City of Vacaville.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required.
Requires the possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment.
ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE
A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by 5:30pm, Monday, May 5, 2025.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at . Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449-5101.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.
IMPORTANT: Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address which you check on a regular basis.
For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click
Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include education and employment verification, Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review), and a DMV record review.
The City of Vacaville values our team and understands the need for work-life balance. Employees in most positions work a 37.5 hour work week and enjoy every other Friday off. In addition, we provide a collaborative work environment, employee social and wellness activities through a program we call CoV Life, casual dress days, competitive pay and a generous benefits and retirement package. More detailed information related to our benefits can be found on ourpage.
Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits (including CalPERS membership), and do not accrue leave time with the exception of state mandated sick leave (40 hours per year).
Part-time positions are not covered by Social Security and are not eligible for the City of Vacaville's retirement plan through CalPERS and are therefore required to make 7.5% pre-tax contributions into a qualified plan under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA). For the City of Vacaville, the plan is a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Systems, Inc.
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Instructions for Supplemental Questions. The following questions are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and/or resume will not be reviewed when evaluating the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or related field?
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Do you have four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in professional civil engineering within water or wastewater utilities, public works design or construction, or traffic, including two years equivalent to an Associate Civil Engineer with the City of Vacaville?
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If you answered yes to the above question, please select the area(s) in which you have paid working experience:
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Do you possess a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California?
Required Question
Location : Vacaville, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 02186 - 2
Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: 04/24/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 5:30 PM Pacific
ABOUT OUR JOB
The City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work!
With more than 600 employees, the City of Vacaville values the work-life balance and offers alternative work schedules with every other Friday off, employee social and wellness activities, casual dress days, competitive pay, generous benefits and substantial retirement package.
Contribute to our vibrant community and join our team!
The City of Vacaville invites applications for the position of Senior Civil Engineer. Currently one (1) vacancy exists in the Engineering section of our Public Works Department. This recruitment will also develop a list for future vacancies that may occur over the next twelve (12) month period in the Public Works Department.
Senior Civil Engineers develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities for an assigned engineering section. Senior Engineers plan, assign, coordinate and supervise staff engaged in a variety of engineering projects.
Job duties for this role include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in developing goals, policies and priorities for the engineering section, while guiding staff on project schedules and methods.
- Provide engineering support to staff, consultants and the public, ensuring standardization and quality in capital improvement plans and specifications.
- Review and prepare grant applications, technical reports and ensure compliance with stormwater discharge requirements.
- Support project design, GIS-based mapping systems and maintain positive relationships with coworkers, City employees and the public.
$129,765- $157,730 annually
This position may be eligible for a remote/hybrid work schedule.
Working for the City of Vacaville comes with an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser Premium, other plans are also available
- Vision and Dental Insurance monthly premiums covered 100% by the City
- Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays and two floating holidays a year
- Up to 75 hours per year of Administrative Leave
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
- Deferred compensation plan with up to 6% City contribution available
- California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account
Please click here for the complete classification.
ABOUT YOU
Ideal Candidate
In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for the position will possess the following:
- Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
- Expertise in public works construction methods.
- Understanding of contract administration procedures.
- Familiarity with municipal utilities regulations.
- Ability to manage multiple engineering projects.
- Strong decision making on complex issues.
- Skilled in staff supervision and training.
- Effective report preparation and analysis.
- Proficient in interpreting technical data.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Equivalent to completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or related field.
Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience in professional civil engineering within water or wastewater utilities, public works design or construction, or traffic, including two years equivalent to an Associate Civil Engineer with the City of Vacaville.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required.
Requires the possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment.
ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE
A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by 5:30pm, Monday, May 5, 2025.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at . Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449-5101.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.
IMPORTANT: Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address which you check on a regular basis.
For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click
Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include education and employment verification, Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review), and a DMV record review.
The City of Vacaville values our team and understands the need for work-life balance. Employees in most positions work a 37.5 hour work week and enjoy every other Friday off. In addition, we provide a collaborative work environment, employee social and wellness activities through a program we call CoV Life, casual dress days, competitive pay and a generous benefits and retirement package. More detailed information related to our benefits can be found on ourpage.
Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits (including CalPERS membership), and do not accrue leave time with the exception of state mandated sick leave (40 hours per year).
Part-time positions are not covered by Social Security and are not eligible for the City of Vacaville's retirement plan through CalPERS and are therefore required to make 7.5% pre-tax contributions into a qualified plan under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA). For the City of Vacaville, the plan is a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Systems, Inc.
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Instructions for Supplemental Questions. The following questions are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and/or resume will not be reviewed when evaluating the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or related field?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in professional civil engineering within water or wastewater utilities, public works design or construction, or traffic, including two years equivalent to an Associate Civil Engineer with the City of Vacaville?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered yes to the above question, please select the area(s) in which you have paid working experience:
- Water or Wastewater Utilities
- Public Works Design or Construction
- Traffic
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Do you possess a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California?
- Yes
- No
Required Question