Engineer I (Dallas Water Utilities - Civil Service)

Job Summary

Acts as a licensed engineer conducting planning, design, research, and other activities involving quantitative analysis and conventional engineering problem‑solving for the City of Dallas.

Overview

Engineer I is a licensed engineer conducting planning, design, research, and other activities involving quantitative and qualitative analysis and conventional engineering problem‑solving to develop and maintain the public infrastructure and/or fire protection systems of the City of Dallas. The Engineer I provides general project management and engineering expertise in the design, construction, implementation, and completion of all engineering‑related projects, including fire protection system strategies and safety regulation for the City of Dallas.

Essential Functions

• Provides project management over design and construction contracts for paving, streetscape, alley, aviation, facilities, drainage, flood control, bridge, sidewalk, erosion control, water and wastewater utilities, fire protection systems, and other infrastructure improvement projects.
• Coordinates all phases of the engineering design and construction of capital improvement projects; participates in budget development and funding determination; engages, interacts, and collaborates with other City departments; communicates and provides responses to citizens, council members, developers, and other City departments regarding project status.
• Develops, designs, and reviews engineering plans for all City of Dallas infrastructure to ensure good design quality and compliance with City, State, and Federal standards.
• Reviews and approves engineering design invoices, design submittals, contractor progress payments, and other construction documents.
• Prepares agenda packages, administrative action packages, and change order packages for engineering design contracts, supplemental agreements, construction contracts, and construction change orders.
• Collaborates with consultants, inspectors, contractors, engineers, and representatives from other agencies to successfully complete design and construction of infrastructure projects; performs occasional site visits to verify progress, responds to engineering concerns, and inspects project specifications; ensures budget adherence.
• Performs other work as needed or required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge of city ordinances, design manuals, engineering standards, state and federal regulations, fire safety codes, and professional ethics.
• Advanced knowledge of project management and implementation practices and methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of audiences.
• Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles including safety, legal, licensing, credentialing, and innovation.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships at all levels.
• Knowledge of contract management.
• Skilled in managing and directing engineering projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering or higher in engineering from a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (EAC/ABET).

Licenses and Certifications

• Professional Engineering License from the State of Texas.
• Professional Engineers with license/registration from other states must obtain the Texas license within six (6) months after appointment.
• For Fire Protection Division only, a Licensed Professional Engineer in Fire Protection License is required.

Other Requirements

• Some positions require a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Some positions may be subject to field work and inclement weather conditions.

Equivalency

For Fire Protection Division only, two (2) years of progressive engineering experience in fire protection as a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) will replace the P.E. in Fire Protection license requirement.

Pay

Salary Range: $77,272.00 – $96,574.40. The salary listed is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.