Salary : $124,176.00 - $150,945.60 Annually
Location : Placerville, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2601-4107
Department: Transportation
Opening Date: 12/31/2025
Closing Date: 1/14/2026 12:00 AM Pacific

Description
COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The , is responsible for funding, designing, building, operating, and maintaining the County Road System. El Dorado County's Road System currently consists of approximately 1083 centerline miles of paved roadway, 76 bridges, a multitude of storm drainage systems, and related transportation facilities.
DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION DIVISION

The Land Development and Transportation Planning Group provides review of developer proposed plans and inspection of developer constructed improvements to ensure compliance with the County's standard plans, provides traffic engineering support and prepares studies and reports relating to current and long-range County traffic projects.
THE OPPORTUNITY

The Sr. Civil Engineer in the Land Development and Transportation Planning Group will have the opportunity to plan, coordinate, supervise, analyze, and evaluate the work of professional and technical staff performing engineering work in the areas of project management.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

Review incoming project applications for consistency with County policies, standards, and planning documents, including placing Conditions of Approval on behalf of the Department.
Review improvement plans, specifications, and engineering estimates for developer-driven projects, providing comments and approvals as appropriate.
Visit active construction sites to inspect ongoing work for consistency with approved plans, best management practices, and stormwater pollution prevention.
Coordinate reimbursable projects, including executing reimbursement agreements, overseeing bid process to ensure compliance with state Contract Codes, and reviewing submitted reimbursement requests and expense reports for completeness and accuracy.
Plan, organize, train, review and evaluate the work of assigned staff; set priorities and follow up as required.
Participate in the hiring of assigned staff, recommending selection for management approval, evaluating employee performance, and directing training and education opportunities.
Prepare periodic status reports regarding the assigned area of responsibility.
Assist in the development and control of the unit budget.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here.
The ideal Sr. Civil Engineer candidate in the Land Development and Transportation Planning Group will possess a valid California registration as a Civil Engineer, be well-versed in the Subdivision Map Act, and have familiarity with development services and traffic modeling for commercial and residential development projects.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications:
Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from a regionally accredited college or university. Courses from non-regionally accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in civil engineering;

AND

Two years of lead or project management experience in public works design and construction engineering work at a level equivalent to the County's Associate Civil Engineer.
Other Requirements

Must possess a valid California Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (or if registered in another state, obtain licensure in California by comity (reciprocity) within the one-year probationary period.)
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Sr. Civil Engineer as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONApply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at
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RECRUITMENT PROCESSThe Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred biweekly to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
For more information on the recruitment process, .

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Sr. Civil Engineer. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.
If you are interested in the position of Sr. Civil Engineer within any County department, please submit your application.
We currently have the following vacancy:

One (1) full time vacancy in the Department of Transportation, located in Placerville, CA.

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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.
Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.

Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
Skiing and Snowboarding
Live Music and Music Festivals
Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
El Dorado County Fair
Placerville Speedway Races
Farm to Fork Restaurants
Small Business Shops

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click for more information.
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The County of El Dorado participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Basic Life Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
County sponsored Wellness program
Discounts on gym memberships

For your Financial Future:

CalPERS Retirement
Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
Optional Life Insurance

For your Work/Life Balance:

Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accruals
Supervisory, Personal and Bereavement leave

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.
Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.
To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here.
Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
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Supplemental questions play an important role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

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Do you possess the equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering? (Unofficial transcripts MUST be attached to your application.)

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Do you possess valid registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists?

I possess valid registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologist
I am licensed as a Civil Engineer in another state and am eligible to obtain licensure in California by comity (reciprocity) within the one-year probationary period
Neither of the above

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In reference to the question above, provide the license number(s) and state of issuance and attach a copy of the license, or if not applicable type N/A.
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Describe your professional experience with design and construction work relating to earthwork, roadways, bridges, wet and dry utilities, retaining structures, drainage, and traffic signalization. Include the name(s) and date(s) of employers where you gained this experience in your response. If you have no experience, please type N/A.
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Describe your professional experience with community development activities, including commercial and residential development, subdivisions, general plan implementation, and the establishment, revision, and application of design and drainage standards. Include the name(s) and date(s) of employers where you gained this experience in your response. If you have no experience, please type N/A.
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Describe your professional experience with resolving conflicts between project applicants and other interested parties, including public agencies, residents, and contractors. Include the name(s) and date(s) of employers where you gained this experience in your response. If you have no experience, please type N/A.
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Describe your experience managing and training subordinate staff. How do you set goals, measure their performance, ensure they receive necessary training, and provide them with constructive feedback? Include the name(s) and date(s) of employers where you gained this experience in your response. If you have no experience, please type N/A.
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