PUBLIC WORK'S DEPARTMENT - SENIOR ENGINEER

About the role

This position is responsible for overseeing, planning, and organizing public works projects and special project construction and design programs. The incumbent will also manage and administer major engineering programs or phases for an organization with diverse operations or multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans, develops, and organizes public works projects and special project construction and design programs;
• Ensures policies and methods meet statutory requirements and established engineering principles and standards;
• Recommends resolutions and major operational adjustments in public works short and long range plans;
• Reviews surveys, designs and construction times, labor and cost estimates and consultant and contractor bids on proposals to construct county facilities, bridges, right-of-way and easements;
• Directs processes to approve and recommend changes to construction plans, scheduling multiple projects and reviewing progress costs, "as built" plans, field investigations and related records and statistics for adherence to contract timeliness, technical provisions and appropriations;
• Issues certificates of plat compliance;
• Covers with assigned engineers in regards to progress of projects and preparation of reports;
• Administers design, construction and other service contracts according to County procurement policies and procedures;
• Provides oversight, counsels and advices on proposed capital projects;
• Makes sure projects are completed on schedule and on budget;
• Develops and implements a standardized capital improvement program process and policy;
• Establishes policies, budget, division goals and objectives;
• Plans and evaluates capital improvement programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and ten (10) years of professional level experience in design and construction of buildings, bridges, structures and roads, including five (5) years managing and administering a major engineering program or phase for an organization with diverse operations or multiple locations, including and two (2) years of supervisory experience in the area of assignment.
• Acceptable Experience and Education.
• Required: Professional engineer registration in the State of Texas. Must meet continuing education requirements to retain licensure(s).
• Depending on area assigned: Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM®) certificate, or will obtain and maintain such a Certificate within (6) months of beginning employment.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software;
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and codes;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

El Paso County offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The position requires flexibility and availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.