Join a knowledgeable and motivated team who take pride in doing quality work!

The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization.  Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive City for our community and visitors.  We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

THE POSITIONS:
Associate Civil Engineers and Assistant Engineers in the Capital Projects Engineering (CPE) Division perform a range of engineering tasks to design and construct public works, utilities and related projects for a wide range of Departments within the City of Santa Rosa. The CPE Division is comprised of a diverse, dedicated team of Engineers, Engineering Technicians, Surveyors, and administrative support staff whose scope ultimately includes projects to rehabilitate, upgrade, and expand virtually all aspects of the City's infrastructure - from transportation projects, to facilities projects, to creek restoration projects, to water and wastewater infrastructure projects, and everything in between.  Capital Projects at the City of Santa Rosa are primarily funded through sewer and water rates, gas taxes, development fees, storm water utility revenue, and grants, as well as other transportation-related Federal, State, and local funding sources. We have multiple vacant positions to be filled. Appointment at the level of Associate Civil Engineer or Assistant Engineer will depend on the level of your licensure.  If you would like to be a member of our team, we warmly welcome your application.

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Associate Civil Engineer candidatesmust possess a certificate of registration as a professional engineer in civil engineering in the State of California prior to appointment.  Annual salary range for Associate Civil Engineer:  $106,434 - $129,369 (effective 4/10/22)

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Assistant Engineer candidates must possess an Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate prior to appointment.  Annual salary range for Assistant Engineer: $91,816 - $111,713 (effective 4/10/22)

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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidates possess experience in the design and construction of public and/or private infrastructure and have a keen interest in public service.  We are currently seeking Engineers to work collaboratively with our talented, interdisciplinary team to strategically execute a broad array of engineering efforts from planning concept to Notice of Completion. Successful candidates will be able to precisely focus their engineering, technical, and communication skillsets to optimize how our department manages the repair and replacement of infrastructure and consequently, enhance the City's operational performance.

The Benefits of City Employment
In addition to offering a rewarding work environment, opportunity for career growth, and an excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice of three health plans, and top of the line employer paid vision and dental coverage.

• A competitive total compensation package!
• Flexible schedule and remote work available with management approval
• A 2.5% salary increase effective July 2023
• 11 paid holidays annually, plus 2 to 3 "floating holidays per year depending on years of service"
• $500 annually for wellness

See brochure for additional benefit information.

The Selection Process 
Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the section process that may consist of an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department selection interviews. It is anticipated that interviews will take place towards the end of April.

Required Qualifications
Associate Civil Engineer
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of civil and structural engineering as applied to public works, utilities, or building construction projects; methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works, utilities or building construction projects; modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding engineering; City engineering policies and procedures; and effective problem solving techniques. Depending on assignment area, qualifications may include knowledge of principles and practices of engineer's cost estimating, the Subdivision Map Act and principles of the subdivision of land, and/or engineering design principles, practices and methods with emphasis on hydraulics and sanitary engineering.

Ability to: Make complex engineering computations, including estimating time and materials costs; check, design and supervise the preparation of engineering plans and studies; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment; perform complex professional engineering work with a minimum of supervision; and effectively resolve work-related problems. In addition, some assignments require the ability to make effective presentations to groups.

Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience - Sufficient engineering experience comparable to the level of an Assistant Engineer in the City of Santa Rosa to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed on the job description; Education- Equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a related field.

Required License(s): This classification requires the use of a personal or City vehicle while conducting City business. In order to drive, individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely and must possess a valid, Class C, California motor vehicle operator's license.

Professional Registration: Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to appointment, a certificate of registration as a professional engineer in civil engineering in the State of California is required.

Assistant Engineer
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of engineering as applied to public works, utilities, building construction or structural design; methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works, utilities, or building construction projects; modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding engineering; computer aided design, modeling and other software applications.

Ability to: Make complex engineering computations and check, design and supervise the preparation of engineering plans and studies; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; use and care for engineering instruments and equipment; maintain harmonious relationships with those contacted in the course of work; comprehend and draw inferences from written material.

Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience - Sufficient years of experience in professional engineering work to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed on the job description; Education - Equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Possession of an Engineer-in-Training certificate at the time of appointment may be substituted for the education requirement.

Required License and Certificate

This classification requires the ability to perform work at various locations. Individuals must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle safely and possess a valid California driver's license, or be able to demonstrate the ability to travel on scheduled or unscheduled visits to various City facilities or work locations which may or may not be reachable by public transportation.

Possession of an Engineer-In-Training Certificate, or the ability to obtain one prior to appointment, is required. A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a closely related field may be substituted for the certificate requirement.