Senior Engineer, Public Works

REY Engineers, Inc

$145K — $165K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
  • California Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience
  • Significant experience in Public Works and municipal infrastructure projects
  • Strong knowledge of roadway, grading, drainage, utility, water, and wastewater design
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage planning, design, and delivery of Public Works infrastructure projects
  • Serve as Engineer of Record for various infrastructure projects
  • Prepare and oversee plans, specifications, and construction documents
  • Lead project teams while managing schedules, budgets, and quality control
  • Coordinate with municipalities and regulatory agencies
  • Provide construction support and assist during construction administration
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits
  • Support for professional development and career advancement
  • Opportunities for impactful project ownership
  • A stable work environment in a growing consulting firm with over 30 years of experience
Full Job Description
Senior Civil Engineer, Public Works
Folsom, CA | Full-Time
Salary: $145,000-$165,000 DOE + Annual Bonus

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll lead projects while providing technical guidance and mentorship across the Public Works team.
Responsibilities include:
  • Manage the planning, design, and delivery of Public Works infrastructure projects from proposal through construction
  • Serve as Engineer of Record for roadway, utility, drainage, water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects
  • Prepare and oversee plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and construction documents
  • Lead project teams while managing schedules, budgets, quality control, and client expectations
  • Coordinate with municipalities, utility agencies, contractors, developers, and regulatory agencies
  • Provide construction support, respond to RFIs, review submittals, and assist during construction administration
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers, designers, and technical staff
  • Perform technical reviews to ensure compliance with agency standards and engineering best practices
  • Participate in proposal preparation, interviews, scope development, and fee estimates
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients while identifying opportunities for future work
  • Contribute to the continued growth and success of R.E.Y.'s Public Works practice


What We're Looking For

Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
  • California Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience
  • Significant experience delivering Public Works and municipal infrastructure projects
  • Strong knowledge of roadway, grading, drainage, utility, water, and wastewater design
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Experience managing multiple projects, budgets, and schedules simultaneously
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills
Preferred
  • Project management experience
  • Existing relationships with Northern California public agency clients
  • Proven ability to mentor engineers and technical staff
  • Business development or proposal experience


Why Engineers Choose R.E.Y.

At R.E.Y., senior engineers don't just manage projects, they help shape the future of our company.
You'll enjoy:
  • Leading impactful Public Works projects throughout Northern California
  • A collaborative culture where leadership is accessible and your ideas are valued
  • Opportunities to mentor the next generation of engineers
  • Significant project ownership and decision-making authority
  • Direct interaction with public agency clients and community leaders
  • A stable, growing California consulting firm with more than 30 years of success
  • Competitive salary of $145,000 - $165,000, annual bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits
  • Professional development support and opportunities for continued career advancement


Ready to lead meaningful infrastructure projects? We'd love to connect.

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