Professional Engineer - Infrastructure Plan Review

About the role

A Professional Engineer position is open with the City of Fort Worth’s Development Services Department in the Infrastructure Plan Review Center (IPRC). This role leads, coordinates, and oversees the engineering review and approval of developer‑driven civil infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include project management, detailed engineering plan review, and evaluation of construction documents such as drawings, technical specifications, contracts, bid proposals, and change orders. The position also provides specialized engineering expertise throughout design and construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Manages public infrastructure plan reviews for private developments to ensure 100% compliance with city, state, and federal requirements.
• Delivers comprehensive technical guidance to development teams to resolve design conflicts and uphold engineering standards.
• Oversees and coordinates the full project lifecycle for public infrastructure within private developments, managing cross-functional resources and timelines from initial design through final construction.
• Facilitates end-to-end IPRC Plan Reviews, acting as the central point of contact for developers, consultants, and regulatory bodies (e.g., TxDOT, Railroads).
• Drives project momentum through proactive stakeholder engagement and expert navigation of municipal and federal compliance standards.
• Analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the quality and responsiveness of the development review process, identifying bottlenecks and implementing data-backed improvements.
• Drives continuous improvement by developing new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and refining existing goals to enhance service delivery and regulatory compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
• Possession of registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. If licensed in another state, continued employment will be contingent upon obtaining registration as a Professional Engineer within the State of Texas within six (6) months of employment.
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible civil engineering experience, including two (2) years in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Texas driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management experience.
• Experience with Accela or other similar project management software.
• Municipal Government experience.

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays.
• Top-Notch Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• 3 Weeks’ Vacation Time.
• Robust Pension Plan.
• Voted Best Place for Working Parents 2024.
• Professional Development Opportunities.

Pay

$85,000 – $97,908 annual compensation.

Schedule

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; some evening/weekend work required. After six months, eligible for 2 days remote work each week or hybrid schedule subject to business needs and department approval.