Engineer I (Dallas Water Utilities - Civil Service)
Job Summary
The City of Dallas seeks a licensed engineer to conduct 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.
About the Role
Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. This role involves providing project management over design and construction contracts for various infrastructure improvement projects, developing and reviewing engineering plans, and collaborating with consultants and inspectors to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal standards.
Responsibilities
- 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 any other infrastructure improvement projects.
- Collaborates, engages, and works with consultants, inspectors, contractors, engineers, representatives from other agencies within the City and outside, to successfully complete the design and construction of all infrastructure projects.
- 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 that the proposed infrastructure improvements are of good design quality and that the projects are in compliance with City, State and Federal standards.
- Reviews and approves engineering design invoices, engineering design submittals, contractor progress payments, and other construction documents.
- Prepares agenda packages, administrative action packages, and change order packages for engineering design contracts, engineering supplemental agreements, construction contracts, and construction change orders.
- Performs occasional site visits to verify progress, responds to engineering concerns, and inspects project specifications; ensures budget adherence for engineering and construction projects.
Requirements
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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).
- 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.
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.
Benefits
The City of Dallas offers competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture to help you thrive while you help our city flourish.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $77,272.00 - $96,574.40. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
Schedule
Details on the schedule will be provided during the interview process.