Civil Engineer

About the role

The City of Irving’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) helps to 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 make 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.

Responsibilities

• Preparing designs, contracts and drawings for water, wastewater, roadway paving and drainage projects under the direction of a professional licensed engineer and senior staff.
• Performing technical tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Assisting in site investigations.
• Managing the construction phase of capital improvement projects.
• Conducting pre-bid meetings to provide answers about construction sequencing, working day assessments, construction safety and allowable construction materials.
• Providing primary assistance and oversight to engineering technicians and city surveyors on technical software.
• Training and directing employees in research, drafting and design.
• Answering questions and providing information to the public, City departments, contractors and other agencies.
• Regular interaction with other City departments and outside agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Three years of directly related experience.
• Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe).
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Skills

• Technical experience with HEC‑HMS.
• Technical experience with HEC‑RAS.
• Technical experience with ArcGIS.
• Technical experience with AutoCAD Civil3D.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits.
• Participation in TMRS (Texas Municipal Retirement System).

Pay

PAY GRADE EN26 / FULL PAY RANGE $7,388 - $10,416 PER MONTH