Assistant City Engineer

About the role

The Assistant City Engineer supports the City Engineer in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the Capital Improvement Program Department. This position coordinates infrastructure and capital improvement projects with City departments, agencies, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders; provides executive-level oversight of engineering and public works operations; manages large municipal capital programs; directs multidisciplinary teams; administers consultant contracts; ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and engineering standards; and presents updates and recommendations to executive leadership, elected officials, advisory boards, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate infrastructure and capital improvement projects with City departments, agencies, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Provide executive-level oversight of engineering and public works operations.
• Manage large municipal capital programs and direct multidisciplinary teams.
• Administer consultant contracts.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and engineering standards.
• Present updates and recommendations to executive leadership, elected officials, advisory boards, and the public.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Eight years of progressively responsible civil engineering and public infrastructure experience, including at least five years in a senior leadership or supervisory role.
• Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or the ability to obtain Texas registration within six months of hire.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license or the ability to obtain one upon hire.
• A résumé must be submitted with the application.

Pay

Pay Grade EN33 / Full pay range $11,000 - $15,506 per month.

Culture

The City of Irving’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) helps improve the quality of life for Irving citizens through construction of facilities such as parks, trails, aquatic centers, and libraries. Additionally, CIP administers and carries out the construction of infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, water and wastewater, drainage, and fire stations, all necessary to assure the public’s welfare.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful, and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities, and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity makes them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations, and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust, and belonging.