Engineer - Drainage

About the Role

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job; it is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and to help shape one of the fastest‑growing communities in the nation. The city was named “The #1 Best Place to Live in America” in 2014, and employees are committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.

The City’s core values—Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE)—guide all employees. Leaders foster a family‑oriented, high‑performance culture, and new hires are expected to embrace and live by these values.

Positions and Salary Ranges

• Graduate Engineer I (Job #9150): $65,994.84 – $95,694.76
• Civil Engineer I (Job #9151): $84,822.85 – $122,415.99
• Civil Engineer II (Job #9195): $89,783.70 – $130,189.41
• Senior Engineer I (Job #9152): $95,484.96 – $138,456.43
• Senior Engineer II (Job #9196): $101,548.26 – $147,248.42

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Graduate Engineer I
  • Assist with review of civil engineering plans for public and private development (grading, drainage, roadways, water, sewer, storm drains, detention, creeks, erosion control, stormwater quality measures, etc.).
  • Assist with flood‑study reviews, including hydrology and hydraulics modeling and detention basin design.
  • Investigate drainage complaints related to flooding, erosion, stormwater quality, creeks, storm drains, detention basins, pollutants, and standing water.
  • Assist with site inspections during all construction stages of drainage infrastructure.
  • Utilize software such as Microsoft Office, ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS, PondPack, StormCAD, FlowMaster, and CulvertMaster.
  • Contribute to updates of city ordinances, design manuals, standard details, and construction specifications.
  • Perform research and routine clerical functions.
• Civil Engineer I
  • All duties of Graduate Engineer I performed with minimal assistance.
  • Review drainage grading/infrastructure plans for private and capital‑improvement projects with minimal assistance.
  • Provide technical direction and support to department personnel and other City departments.
  • Prepare ordinances and resolutions for City Council action.
  • Coordinate with external agencies (Collin County, CCSWCD, TCEQ, TSSWCB, TxDOT, FEMA, USACE).
• Civil Engineer II
  • All duties of Civil Engineer I performed independently.
  • Serve as city project manager for assigned drainage capital‑improvement projects, overseeing contractors/consultants, schedule, and budget.
  • Develop, review, and coordinate plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contracts for capital projects.
  • Present information and recommendations to City Council and leadership on drainage‑related projects.
• Senior Engineer I
  • All duties of Civil Engineer I & II performed independently.
  • Assist the Senior Engineer II – Drainage in supervising and guiding drainage team members (work assignments, time management, professional development).
  • Serve as subject‑matter expert for drainage.
  • Monitor industry trends and recommend innovative technical advancements.
  • Perform supervisory activities in the absence of the Senior Engineer II – Drainage.
• Senior Engineer II
  • All duties of Civil Engineer I & II and Senior Engineer I performed independently.
  • Guide and mentor drainage team members, including work assignments, time management, and professional development.
  • Assist the Engineering Environmental Manager with workload planning and adherence.
  • Develop and implement citywide strategies for drainage analyses and improvements.
  • May supervise other Drainage Engineering staff.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors

• Embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).
• Effective oral and written communication with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and the public.
• Produce quality work on time and in the required quantity.
• Plan and organize work, time, and resources; supervise subordinates when applicable.
• Strong understanding of civil‑engineering principles related to drainage design and construction.
• Knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics methods (drainage area delineation, Rational Method, Modified Rational Method, weir flow, orifice flow, open‑channel flow, pipe flow, hydraulic grade line calculations, inlet calculations).
• Proficiency with engineering software: HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS, PondPack, StormCAD, FlowMaster, CulvertMaster, XPSWMM, InfoWorks, AutoCAD, ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, Bluebeam Revu.
• Familiarity with FEMA floodplain management regulations.
• Ability to research, analyze situations, and adopt effective actions.
• Interpret and explain applicable laws, codes, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and control project budgets.
• Mentor, train, and motivate others; supervise complex technical engineering duties.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and review cost estimates.
• Adapt approved engineering methods and standards to diverse projects.
• Utilize advisory and design data (technical reports, drawings, budget printouts, zoning codes, planning maps, city ordinances).
• Perform data entry, maintain records, and prepare reports from construction plans, shop drawings, and sketches.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while meeting schedules.
• Collaborate effectively in team environments and treat colleagues and customers with respect.
• Build professional relationships with internal staff and external customers.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability during periods of change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate Engineer I
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or Engineer Intern certificate from any state.
• Civil Engineer I
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Texas Professional Engineering (PE) license, or ability to obtain within six months.
  • Four (4) years of civil‑engineering experience in drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, and/or stormwater management.
• Civil Engineer II
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Texas PE license, or ability to obtain within six months.
  • Seven (7) years of civil‑engineering experience in drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, and/or stormwater management, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Senior Engineer I
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Texas PE license, or ability to obtain within six months.
  • Ten (10) years of civil‑engineering experience in drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, and/or stormwater management, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Senior Engineer II
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Texas PE license, or ability to obtain within six months.
  • Thirteen (13) years of civil‑engineering experience in drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, and/or stormwater management, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Pass a drug screen and background check.
• Possess a Class C Texas driver’s license.
• Physical demands: light physical effort (sedentary to light work) with occasional lifting or moving of objects weighing 5–10 lb; extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.