What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Civil Engineer position at County of Riverside?
Construction Inspection:
Assigned to the Construction Inspection Division the Engineer will plan, organize, and direct the work of an engineering group and coordinate the work of the group with that of other units, sections, or agencies; to supervise, review, and perform highly complex engineering. The successful candidate will have complete responsibility for a specific unit or team engaged in engineering activities. The duties require not only a high degree of technical engineering proficiency, but also ability to plan and supervise the work of others. The successful candidate may also be responsible for preparing contract change orders for approval; procuring and managing construction management contracts; managing the design and construction of roadway improvement projects: complying with State & County design standards, meeting environmental commitments and schedule deadlines, monitoring expenditures and budgets, oversight of quality assurance, managing assignments, resolving disputes, and coordinating with other functional units and agencies.
Construction Permit Engineer:
Assigned to the Construction Permit Division, acting as the Permit Engineer, overseeing the Permit Section and the Land Development inspection team. Responsibilities will include managing both office and field personnel, reviewing work for technical accuracy and completeness, and serving as a liaison with other County departments, governmental agencies, utility companies, and the public. The Engineer will ensure compliance with State and Federal policies and procedures, resolve conflicts through meetings with developers and utility companies, and issue occupancy and bond releases. Additional duties include reviewing utility relocation and traffic control plans, coordinating permit activities with relevant entities, and providing support or serving as the Resident Engineer or Oversight Engineer for capital improvement projects as needed. The successful candidate will also collaborate with design engineers to address constructability issues during construction.
Development Review:
Assigned to the Development Review Division, the Engineer will supervise and direct the review of development projects including tracts, parcel maps, conditional use permits, plot plans, specific plans, and other land use application types ensuring compliance with local ordinances and state regulatory standards. This position will coordinate and interact with other engineers, technical staff, planners, government agencies, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure development projects meet design, planning, and environmental requirements. This role also includes communicating with local government officials, community members, and the public regarding development projects, addressing concerns raised at public hearings and community meetings.
The Department desires candidates with knowledge of State and Federal standards in public work's planning projects including the principles and practices of engineering as they apply to traffic and highway safety, transportation planning, highway design, flood control, construction and maintenance and environmental monitoring programs. Candidates with traffic analysis experience are highly preferred.
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.
A 4% increase to the top of the salary range and for SEIU employees has been approved for this position. The top of the salary range will increase to $154,050 in May 2025. Additional health benefits and increases for April of 2026.
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required.
The ideal candidate will possess:- Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience in managing roadway improvement projects, including design, construction, and compliance with State and County standards.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and supervise a team of engineers or technical staff, manage assignments, and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Project Management: Strong skills in managing budgets, schedules, and resources while ensuring quality assurance and environmental compliance.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Experience coordinating with multiple agencies, functional units, and contractors to ensure project success.
- Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve disputes and manage complex engineering challenges, such as contract change orders and compliance issues.
- Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication for preparing reports, coordinating across teams, and engaging with external stakeholders.
Salary : $110,707 - $148,125
