Civil Engineer or Graduate Engineer

Civil Engineer

HIRING RANGE:  $2,832.66 - $3,470.13 Biweekly
FULL SALARY RANGE:   $2,832.66 - $4,107.59 Biweekly

The purpose of this position is to manage and coordinate capital improvement projects with internal and external sources. This is accomplished by reviewing engineering plans, managing project activities and administering contracts. Other duties may include supervising employees, coordinating financial planning and budgeting activities, assisting with government administration and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position provides direction to other employees.

Essential Functions 

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

• Reviews engineering plans for capital improvement projects by evaluating and commenting on engineering plans and specifications and identifying and addressing problems with new construction projects and existing infrastructures.
• Manages capital improvement projects by reviewing construction specifications and contracts, establishing and maintaining contracts for capital improvement projects, evaluating and processing proposed change orders and pay requests, working with contractors regarding requests for information and field adjustments, enforcing schedules and conformance to contract documents and serving as the liaison between the contractor and the City.
• Communicates with the public by addressing questions and problems concerning capital improvement projects and existing infrastructure and responding to public inquiries on current and future construction projects.
• Supervises personnel by interviewing qualified applicants, selecting and hiring new employees, coordinating training for department personnel, observing and monitoring work tasks, evaluating work performance, assisting employees to correct deficiencies and assisting with implementation of disciplinary and termination procedures when necessary.
• Manages financial planning and budgeting activities by coordinating routine project maintenance tasks such as processing purchase orders, funding transfers and budget increases, approving and preparing pay requests for contractors and overseeing budget adjustments. Pursues funding through partnerships with the private sector and grant mechanisms.
• Represents the Engineering Department on capital projects by preparing and/or presenting City Council communications and attending public meetings as needed; serves as the liaison between City departments for capital improvement projects.

Job Requirements 

Education / Knowledge 

• Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree.

Experience

• Four or more years of relevant experience.

Certification and Other Requirements 

• Valid Texas Class C Drivers License
• Licensed Texas Professional Engineer

Graduate Engineer

HIRING RANGE:  $2,113.78 - $2,589.46 Biweekly
FULL SALARY RANGE:   $2,113.78 - $3,065.15 Biweekly

The purpose of this position is to implement and manage capital improvement projects.  This is accomplished by reviewing engineering plans, overseeing and coordinating project activities and administering contracts.  Other duties may include coordinating financial planning and budgeting activities, assisting with government administration, ADA transition plan development, assistance with traffic studies, stormwater management program initiatives, floodplain management review, land development review, and interfacing with other City employees and citizens.  This position provides direction to other employees.

Essential Functions 

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

• Reviews engineering plans for capital improvement projects by evaluating and commenting on engineering plans and specifications and identifying and addressing problems with new construction projects and existing infrastructure.Oversees and coordinates capital improvement projects by reviewing construction specifications and contracts, establishing and maintaining contracts for capital improvement projects, evaluating and processing proposed change orders and pay requests, responding to contractors' requests for information and field adjustments, enforcing schedules and conformance to contract documents and serving as the liaison between the contractor and the City.
• Communicates with the public by addressing questions and problems concerning capital improvement projects and existing infrastructure and responding to public inquiries on current and future construction projects.
• Assists with government administration by preparing City Council communications, attending public meetings and serving as the liaison between other City departments for capital improvement projects.

Job Requirements 

Education / Knowledge

• Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Experience

• Two years of relevant experience.

Certification and Other Requirements

• Valid Texas Class C Drivers License
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification

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