Senior/Principal Civil Engineer

Salary : $126,466.53 - $172,522.22 Annually
Location : Folsom City Hall, 50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Job Number: 26-00063
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Definition
THE CERT LIST GENERATED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED IF THERE IS THE SAME CLASSIFICATION OPENING IN ANOTHER DEPARTMENT.

Applications must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but may be additionally attached.

PLEASE ATTACH ANY DEGREES OR TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION.

The City of Folsom is currently recruiting for one (1) Senior/Principal Civil Engineer to join the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. This position is in-office Monday - Friday and is an exempt position represented by the Folsom Middle Management Group (FMMG).
TENTATIVE INTERVIEW SCHEDULE: Week of November 2nd

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for this role will possess a strong background in professional civil engineering specifically tailored to Public Works and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). We are seeking a collaborative professional with proven experience in all phases of public infrastructure construction, including project development, managing requests for proposals (RFPs), reviewing complex construction plans, and conducting engineering studies. Because this role involves crucial funding and regulatory management, the ideal candidate should have experience researching and tracking grant opportunities, as well as supporting stormwater management programs.

Under the direction of the Capital Projects Manager, the Senior Civil Engineer will plan, coordinate, supervise, and participate in complex professional engineering activities including engineering planning and design, construction project management of utilities, roads, and plan check activities. Assist in development and management of Capital Improvement Projects, participate in the development and review of professional engineering services and activities for a variety of complex facets of engineering including traffic engineering, transportation and infrastructure related capital improvements, drainage collection, and construction management of utilities, roads, and City owned facilities. Provide engineering support to other departments, which may include special projects involving professional and technical engineering skills relative to assigned area of responsibility. Incumbents may exercise direct and/or indirect supervision over lower-level personnel.
Under the direction of the Capital Projects Manager, the Principal Civil Engineer will plan, coordinate, supervise, and participate in the performance of professional engineering activities of a complex nature involving engineering planning and design, construction project management of utilities, roads, land development, and plan check activities. Incumbents exercise direct and/or indirect supervision over lower-level personnel. Incumbents may also serve as a functional lead for a section such as Transportation.
DISTINGUISHING CHARATERISTICS
The Senior Civil Engineer (salary T97: $126,466.53 - $160,204.02 annually) is the lead in the series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the lower classification of Associate Civil Engineer by the independence with which they perform their duties of handling the most difficult and complex work and performing lead work while exhibiting necessary levels of professionalism and soft skills required of a manager.

The Principal Civil Engineer (salary T99: $136,190.63 - $172,522.22 annually) is a management level class requiring a high degree of professional skill and knowledge in administering and evaluating complex engineering programs. The class of Principal Civil Engineer differs from the next lower class of Senior Civil Engineer, in that the Principal plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the work of a major section involving several programs whereas the Senior is responsible for handling complex engineering projects. The Principal has greater administrative responsibility in the area of long and short range planning and budget control and review. The scope of responsibility and discretion allowed is great. Decisions are subject to review only when general policy is involved.

Examples of Essential Duties
NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

• Plan, assign, direct, and supervise work associated with design and construction of roads, building, utilities, and various public works construction projects. Provide lead direction and reviews the work of a professional and technical project team or unit performing engineering duties in the areas of design, construction, utility design and maintenance implementation.
• Develop, plan, estimate, and direct construction of public works projects.
• Prepare staff reports, supporting technical analysis, and other public facing documents.
• Oversee review of developer pre-designs, designs, and construction activities for the department.
• Inspect project sites to assist in determining solutions to difficult problems.
• Interpret specifications and city policy, apply relevant codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Conduct special technical studies and investigations.
• Review and make recommendations on technical reports and studies. Review computations and specified materials for accuracy and conformance with regulations.
• Participate in the review of plans, specifications, and all private development proposals including residential, commercial, and mapping projects, either recommending for or against approval with defensible justification.
• Review and participate in the preparation of environmental assessments and clearance as well as implementation of mitigation measures.
• Assist the Director, City Engineer, Manager, and/or serve as subject matter expert at council, committee, and commission meetings on engineering matters when needed.
• Meet and confer with developers, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding city policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Coordinate resolution of discrepancies and challenging situations related to engineering topics and projects.
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• Prepare reports and special studies related to submitted plans and documents; depending on assigned department, prepare correspondence regarding structural engineering and building code enforcement problems.
• Prepare and review project quantity and cost estimates; analyze structures, roadways, and other project sites for engineering, economic, legal, and other considerations.
• Perform complex project engineering work for a group of smaller projects or for major construction projects; inspect and monitor contract work for compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and deadlines.
• Participate in the review of plans, specifications, and all private development proposals including subdivision and parcel maps, either recommending for or against approval.
• Exhibit a high level of organization and workflow, including preparing and maintaining a variety of records and reports related to unit activities in support of the City and department.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate services and staffing levels.
• Estimate staff time, equipment, and materials needed for planned projects; order necessary supplies and equipment as needed.
• Plan and oversee construction of City facilities and construction inspection activities; ensure activities follow applicable codes, plans, and City standards. Oversee and ensure conformance with appropriate federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of the capital improvement plan and budget.
• When delegated by the Director, review and sign engineering plans for CIP and development projects.
• Provide support in the context of Community Facilities Districts, financing plans, and implementation as it relates to public improvements within the district.
• Coordinate activities with other agencies, city departments, divisions, sections, and outside agencies.
• Assist in the budget preparation and administration for the department including projects and programs, monitoring monthly expenditures, progress payments, and invoicing as needed. Participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies as needed.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of engineering.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate personnel and assigned staff in areas of responsibility and provide for their professional development and growth with the ability to engage in professional and technical coaching and skilled engagement in conflict management.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The Senior Civil Engineer position is responsible for the listed job duties above, as well as those listed depending on their assigned department:

Public Works:

• Provide complex technical support for all phases of capital improvement and public works construction projects including planning, feasibility evaluation, coordination of environmental review, design, construction, and close-out.
• Assist with project management activities, including preparing or reviewing preliminary and final designs and specifications, developing requests for proposals and scopes of work, cost estimates, change orders, work plans, budgets, schedules, and baseline requirements, and contract negotiations and management.
• Review construction plans prepared by consulting engineers and private contractors to verify compliance with City, State, Federal, and/or industry standards and requirements for construction infrastructure; check plans for conformance with regulations regarding line, grade, size, elevation, and location of structures; review engineering calculations of other engineers or engineering technicians; approve and signs off on drawings and project documents and may act as "Engineer in Responsible Charge" on assigned projects.
• Lead and participate in pre-design, construction, and utility coordination meetings.
• Research funding opportunities; coordinate and/or complete and submit grant applications; track grant funded projects and requirements; process and maintain paperwork and reimbursement requests in compliance with funding and reporting requirements.
• Initiate, conduct, and review engineering studies and cost analyses for assigned projects; research project design requirements; prepare complex engineering calculations and estimates, preliminary layouts and specifications, and design work from field and survey data.
• Review development proposals and recommend draft conditions of approval on behalf of the Director of Public Works to support infrastructure maintenance, stormwater system operations and permit compliance, and traffic operational improvements.
• Prepare contract documents including but not limited to plans, specifications, and engineer's estimate. Prepare and manage project budgets including appropriations for funding and recommended sources.
• Administer maintenance projects for traffic striping, signals, and signage, roadway and pavement improvements, storm drain improvements, and coordination with adjacent utilities and upcoming projects.
• Administer studies related to infrastructure, utility design, and pavement condition assessments, make recommendations for improvements including scope development of future capital improvement projects.
• Serve as staff representative to committee and/or commissions.
• Prepare/present funding requests to State and regional planning agencies (e.g. STA, SACOG, JPAs, and City Council).
• Negotiate with other jurisdictions on funding availability and timelines.
• Manage consultants and administer professional services contracts.
• Review and approve consultant and associated purchasing invoices.

Utilities:

• Prepare/present program, funding or project requests to State, Federal, and/or regional agencies.
• Prepare various reports including, but not limited to construction, water quality, sanitary sewer spills, and conservation for regulating agencies.
• Provide engineering reviews and construction inspection for water and wastewater projects.
• Provide engineering analyses, program development, and implementation for various resource management plans.
• Assist in the preparation of funding plans, rate studies, and project budgets.
• Represent the City on the Utility Commission.
• Manage consultants and administer professional services contracts.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of Waste and Recycling and Fleet programs and capital projects.

Community Development:

• Prepare conditions of approval for land development projects including subdivisions, commercial, and industrial projects as well as recommendations for various map types and conditional use permits.
• Conduct plan checks of final parcel maps for land development against the conditions of approval and provide recommendations to