ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER

City of Amarillo•Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

The City of Amarillo is seeking an organized, reliable, and skilled leader to serve as Assistant City Engineer, supporting current and future City projects and local development. The role is responsible for designing and reviewing public works and infrastructure projects, supporting teamwork through communication with organizational leadership and interdepartmental teams, administering City ordinances, and managing public infrastructure projects. The Assistant City Engineer supervises design and project staff and oversees the planning, design, review, budgeting, contracting, and construction of public works improvements. Projects may include streets, storm sewers, water and wastewater utilities, drainage, airport paving and navigational aids, parks, public buildings, and other City improvements. The role also coordinates with developers, consultants, City divisions, utility companies, public entities, and the public; supports municipal policy and standards; and assists the City Engineer with department operations and capital improvement programming. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, at least six years of public works project design and/or private development design-related experience, and professional engineer licensure in Texas or another jurisdiction with the ability to obtain Texas licensure within six months. A valid Texas driver’s license is required. The starting pay is $72,169 per year, or higher depending on qualifications. Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities. The work environment is dynamic and requires responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
At least six years of public works project design and/or private development design-related experience.
Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, or currently licensed in another jurisdiction and able to obtain Texas licensure within six months.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Knowledge and understanding of civil engineering.
Strong computer skills, including Word and Excel.
Ability to use technical computer applications such as GIS or CAD.
Ability to learn new software and improve processes using existing software.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to operate computers and other basic office equipment.
Ability to perform complex mathematical computations.
Ability to finger, walk, hear, speak, see, and talk; make rational decisions; and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain Certified Floodplain Manager accreditation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct department personnel preparing plans and specifications for public works and infrastructure projects.
Design and prepare projects involving hydrology, hydraulics, streets, storm sewers, water and wastewater utilities, airport paving, navigational aids, drainage, parks, public buildings, and other public works improvements.
Review civil engineering project work prepared by the CP&DE Department and other City divisions.
Participate in public infrastructure planning and design and prepare project proposals.
Develop probable cost estimates and assist with budget requests.
Review and make recommendations on proposed and privately designed developments and on consulting-engineer designs that affect City facilities.
Review floodplain management submittals, including development permits and Letters of Map Change applications.
Prepare and administer developer agreements for private development within City limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction area.
Prepare recommendations for public works project and consultant contract awards, prepare project change orders and related redesigns, and review contractor submittals.
Prepare purchase specifications for engineering software, surveying equipment, and construction material testing equipment.
Assist project staff in obtaining repairs and maintenance for completed projects.
Prepare participation costs for projects involving property assessments, other public entities, utility companies, and/or the City.
Review subdivision plats, right-of-way encumbrance agreements, development site plans, and public utility easements.
Prepare deed information from traverse and existing plat data for easements, right-of-way dedications, property acquisitions, and annexations.
Assist in selecting consulting engineers for projects and engineering reports.
Investigate public complaints concerning potential drainage, pavement, and utility problems and recommend solutions.
Assist the City Engineer with the department’s annual operating budget and capital improvement program.
Direct project design and drafting, coordinate CIP design schedules, oversee document storage and retrieval systems, and prepare engineering reports for proposed public works improvements.
Provide information, documents, and engineering assistance to the public, utility companies, other public entities, and railroad companies on projects affecting City facilities.
Assist the City Engineer in administering paving, utility cut, right-of-way, flood damage mitigation, platting, and subdivision development ordinances.
Assist in developing and approving municipal code and development policies and annually updating applicable City Standard Specifications.
Supervise citywide design and drafting standards using design workstations, design software, plotters, printers, and survey equipment.
Evaluate and appraise department staff; supervise construction projects and conduct periodic inspections and materials reviews for compliance with plans and specifications.
Supervise daily operations of the design team, including surveyors, designers, engineers, and inspectors.
Provide structured training for new and current employees to maintain proficiency with systems, equipment, and software.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.