Civil Engineer

About the role

Responsible for performing professional engineering activities in support of civil engineering infrastructure projects, municipal operations, and community growth. Duties include managing the design, bidding, and construction administration of various types of projects to meet City standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records for assigned projects and prepares various reports for the City Manager and Public Works Director and Assistant Directors.
• Reviews consultant engineering plans and specifications for compliance to city standards, proper engineering practices, and consistency with the strategic plan.
• Administers the engineers’ review process of engineering studies, easement documents, project budget, construction plans, and specifications for Public Works improvements.
• Coordinates with Public Works Operations and other city departments.
• Assists with projects and facilitates operations at water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, within distribution and collections, streets, drainage, floodplain and stormwater management, sanitation program, and potentially other programs as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited university, and a minimum of five (5) years of progressive engineering experience, preferably in a municipal government, OR Equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• A Valid Class C Texas driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Active Professional Engineering (PE) License required or ability to acquire within six (6) months of employment.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of construction principles and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, and design standards.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting a variety of engineering documents, including blueprints and schematics.
• Skilled in reading and comprehending highly technical or specialized materials.
• Skilled in utilizing AutoCAD.
• Moderate skill with ArcGIS software.
• Skilled in designing and constructing engineering documents.
• Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple projects.
• Skilled in providing customer service.

Skills

• Customer Service

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Prescription coverage with generic prescriptions covered 100%.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance and Accidental death and dismemberment insurance equal to one times your annual salary up to a plan maximum of $250,000.
• Optional short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Retail benefits through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 7 % employee contribution and a 2:1 City match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), based on education level and prior years of similar work experience, earned on an accrual basis, and made available to you upon hire.
• 96 hours per year of individual catastrophic sick time off (ICS), for catastrophic illness.
• 12 (twelve) city-paid holidays.
• Gym membership - reimbursed up to $35 per month ($15 for membership and $20 if you attend 10 times a month).
• Cash awards for participation in the Wellness plan.
• $100 per year of service awarded annually as longevity pay, after the first full year of employment.
• A city-issued cell phone or cell phone allowance.
• Several optional, rich benefits which are fully competitive within the metroplex.