City Engineer/Graduate Engineer

Alvarado, City of•Alvarado, TX

About The Position

The City/Graduate Engineer plans, develops, and maintains essential city infrastructure while coordinating with city departments, contractors, governmental agencies, and the public. The role provides technical expertise, project management, and budget oversight for public works involving transportation, streets, drainage, water and sewer systems, traffic controls, and related infrastructure. It combines hands-on engineering design and review with strategic planning and construction coordination to meet community infrastructure needs and ensure compliance with city standards, codes, and regulations. The position reports to the City Manager and supervises the Construction Inspector. It develops and maintains transportation and infrastructure plans, reviews private development proposals, coordinates roadway and traffic system work, administers engineering and construction contracts, monitors projects, prepares budgets and a five-year Capital Improvement Program, and presents project information to city leadership and the public. The role may require flexible hours, work during emergencies, and call-back availability.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
For the Graduate Engineer level: at least two years of civil engineering experience, preferably related to development.
For the City Engineer level: four or more years of civil engineering experience related to development and/or capital engineering.
For the Graduate Engineer level: registration as an Engineer-in-Training in Texas, or the ability to obtain registration within six months of hire.
For the City Engineer level: registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas, or the ability to obtain a license within six months of hire.
A valid Texas Class C Driver’s License and a driving record that complies with City policy.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices in areas such as streets, storm water systems, traffic controls, water, wastewater, utilities, and related public works.
Knowledge of engineering terminology, methods, practices, techniques, studies, standards, contract requirements, funding processes, materials, tools, equipment, mathematics, office equipment, and applicable laws and regulations.
Skills in research and analysis, negotiation, computers and applicable software, general inspection, and interpersonal relations.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and orally; perform engineering services; apply civil engineering principles; prepare and interpret engineering reports and studies; develop, review, and modify plans, designs, and specifications; investigate problems and recommend solutions; compile technical data and reports; maintain records; operate office equipment and common word processing and spreadsheet applications; and establish effective working relationships.
May be required to work flexible hours, during emergency conditions, and on call-back status for emergencies.
Ability to meet the described physical and mental demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

For the Graduate Engineer level, civil engineering experience preferably related to development.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate division programs, plans, services, staffing, equipment, and infrastructure.
Determine work procedures and prepare programs and actions to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Formulate and implement short- and long-range plans for transportation and other infrastructure design, engineering, and construction management.
Collaborate with the Director of Public Services to standardize internal policies and procedures and improve operational efficiency.
Develop, implement, and maintain the City’s Transportation Plan, including mobility planning, maintenance programs, and roadway and infrastructure construction.
Review or supervise reviews of private project development plans, permit applications, and infrastructure work for compliance with codes, regulations, standards, and approved plans.
Plan and control traffic signal development, maintenance, and programming, as well as street maintenance activities.
Serve as the City’s liaison with TXDOT and other agencies on roadway systems and matters affecting mobility, growth, and development.
Coordinate with regulatory and governmental agencies and consult data sources concerning engineering standards, regulatory compliance, and development requirements.
Represent the City on committees and in organizations.
Coordinate with railroad companies to ensure crossings and signalization meet City safety and long-range development goals.
Prepare, negotiate, process, and administer contracts with engineering, surveying, general, and subcontracting companies.
Monitor construction projects and Public Works contracts and provide project status reports as requested.
Review and evaluate plans, specifications, reports, studies, drawings, and diagrams for accuracy; provide recommendations and approvals.
Attend City Council workshops and meetings and provide staff input to the City Manager, committees, and City Council.
Prepare and deliver verbal and written presentations to the City Manager, City staff, boards, commissions, and City Council.
Respond to public and other inquiries concerning department policies and procedures.
Work with department and division heads, engineers, developers, and contractors on public works activities and projects.
Prepare and manage a five-year Capital Improvement Program in collaboration with the Director of Public Services.
Assist with training city personnel in transportation systems, construction management, and other assigned areas.
Prepare the department budget.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and comply with the City of Alvarado driving policy.
Perform other duties as assigned by the City Manager.