Civil Engineer

The Southlake Way

Are you passionate about designing the blueprints for tomorrow’s cities? Do you thrive on solving complex challenges that impact communities for generations? We're looking for a visionary Civil Engineer to join our dynamic team! 

The City of Southlake is a place where we come together to enrich the quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering memorable experiences, world class services, and a thoughtfully planned, well-maintained City. The Southlake Way inspires us to respectfully deliver excellent services, creating positive and lasting impressions. 

Civil Engineer Pay Plan $88,992.74 - $133,489.11
Civil Engineer Hiring Range $88,992.74 - $100,000.00

What You Will Be Doing

The Civil Engineer monitors, reviews, manages and coordinates engineering activities in the Public Works Department related to primarily managing capital improvement projects, engineering studies, and other assigned duties and projects. This is accomplished by meeting and/or exceeding deadlines; staying within allocated budget, tracking expenditures and understanding funding needs; ensures fiscal responsible and consistent designs that meet adopted design standards and ordinances; effectively communicate a project status, outstanding items, and critical items; a great understanding and technical competency of completing a project from conceptual to construction completion; Other duties include performing engineering duties in the design, construction, and operation of projects; evaluating, reviewing and preparing plans and specifications; and performing a variety of tasks relative to the Public Works Department.

 The Benefits of Working in Southlake

• Competitive pay and exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement program (TMRS) with City matching 2:1
• Vacation (3 weeks after one year), Sick, and Holiday pay
• City paid LTD, AD&D, and Life insurance
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Champions Club Membership Discount (resident rate)
• Ongoing training
• City provided certifications 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early pay access available through UKG Wallet. Get paid without waiting for your paycheck!

What You Bring To Us

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation/Traffic Engineering, or other engineering discipline from an ABET accredited college or university. 
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid Texas Driver's License.
• Possession of Certification as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.