Associate Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer

The City of Elk Grove is currently accepting applications for

Associate Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer

Associate Civil Engineer: $109,395 - $146,614 Annually

Senior Civil Engineer: $127,040 - $170,260 Annually

The Community Development Department's Development Engineering Division is seeking a Associate Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer. This individual will be responsible for reviewing private development applications at all stages of the process, from planning and entitlements through improvement plan review, permitting, and construction. Familiarity with the Subdivision Map Act, including the processing of Tentative Maps, Final Maps, Parcel Maps, and improvement plans, is essential for this position.

The ideal candidate will bring broad experience with development processing, including residential subdivisions, multifamily development, and various commercial, office, and industrial projects. In addition to a strong foundation in general civil site design, this individual will understand the principles of traffic and drainage engineering, enabling them to support and coordinate related reviews conducted by City staff or through on-call consultant services.

Beyond technical expertise, the ideal candidate will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of engineering and development principles, paired with a strong customer-centered approach. They will be an innovative problem solver, capable of navigating competing interests while working collaboratively with applicants, various City department and division staff, outside agencies, and service providers to resolve issues effectively. Excellent time and project management skills are also essential, ensuring the timely review of development applications and a high level of responsiveness to project inquiries.

Prior experience in private development, whether as a project engineer or within a local agency setting, is highly desirable.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)

Filing Deadline: October 23, 2026, by 11:59 PM

Oral Board Interviews: November 17, 2026 (virtual)

Selection Interviews: November 30, 2026 (in person)

For a complete job description, further details about our benefit package and to apply, please visit our website at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/elkgrove/jobs/5493415/associate-civil-engineer-senior-civil-engineer.

Human Resources Department

8401 Laguna Palms Way | Elk Grove, CA 95758 | 916-683-7111

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