The City of Sacramento is seeking a Senior (Electrical) Engineer for the Department of Public Works, Engineering Services Division. This individual will be responsible for managing staff and the design delivery of traffic signals and street lighting capital improvement projects.
The electrical design team is responsible for reviewing and approving traffic signals and street lighting projects proposed by private development in the City right-of-way.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Overall supervision and coaching of the group
Workload and project schedule management
Developing and presenting policies to City Council for approval
Quality Control
Coordinating with maintenance services personnel
This position also responds to complaints, resolves streetlight requests throughout the City, and requires working closely with other Department and Division staff, elected officials, local businesses, and neighborhood groups.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
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 a variety 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.
Skill in:
Use of computers, computer applications, and software.
Use of computer aided design systems.
Ability to:
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.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Experience:
Four years of professional-level engineer experience.
Education:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts anddegrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment.
For positions where ability to drive is not an essential function, the employee must be able to arrange reliable and timely transportation whether through use of a private vehicle, use of government vehicle (when available) or through other private or public transportation for attendance at essential off-site meetings, events, and trainings.
Certification:
Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California.
PROOF OF CERTIFICATION
Proof of the required certificate and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
