Public Works Engineer

Job Summary

The Public Works Engineer provides engineering advice and technical assistance in the planning and executing of a wide variety of public works projects. Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Assists City Engineer in the investigation, development and design of a variety of public works projects: street, drainage, water and wastewater.
• Participates in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications, inspection of construction projects, and preparation of plans, maps, notes, plats, profiles and other engineering records.
• Provides advice to department head in the formulation of long-range programs for public works improvements.
• Participates in plat review, plan review, determination of tap fees, water or sewer line extension costs and design, industrial program and other utility functions.
• Performs duties in a safe and orderly manner, complying with all City and department safety rules.
• Regular attendance at work and arrives on time.
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned or as become apparent.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Texas Professional Engineer’s license, or ability to obtain license within 12-month period or start date
• Three years’ experience in public works engineering;
• Valid Texas driver’s license with driving record that meets City guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Administrative and management procedures, practices, and techniques.
• Ability to read and understand engineering plans, subdivision plats, letting contracts and other engineering records such as technical materials, reports, and journals.
• Knowledge in preparing cost estimates and specifications.
• Knowledge of ADA Compliance through TxDOT.
• Ability to research techniques, methods, and procedures.
• Records maintenance and retention practices and procedures.
• Engineering practices and methods.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs and operational needs.
• Utilizing office equipment and associated software programs, including conducting engineering research.
• Interacting tactfully and professionally with City staff, outside agencies, and the public.
• Ability to compile and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed action and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Presenting information to groups of varying size.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Benefits

The City of Victoria offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees that includes but not limited to:

• health, dental and vision insurance,
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA),
• Health Savings Account (HSA),
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 City match,
• short and long-term disability,
• holidays,
• vacation,
• sick leave,
• paid parental leave,
• longevity pay and credit union.

Required Questions

• Do you have a valid Driver's License?
• Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university?
• Do you hold a Texas Professional Engineer's Registration?
• Do you have three (3) years of public works engineering related experience?
• How would you rate your knowledge of civil engineering or public works construction principles and practices?