City Engineer

City of Conroe • Conroe, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The City Engineer is a responsible professional and administrative position with duties including, but not limited to, planning, organizing, directing and participating in the work of Engineering including survey, design, drafting and construction inspection. Work includes administrative and technical responsibility for all in-house and consultant design projects and studies. Through subordinates, supervision is exercised over all employees of this division. Work is performed with considerable independence within the framework of established procedures, City of Conroe and departmental policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of civil engineering experience, some of which are with a municipality; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
• Certified as Floodplain Manager.
• Possession of a valid Class "C" Texas driver's license or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Professional Land Surveyor preferred.
• Familiarity with various types of engineering software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, directing and participating in the work of Engineering including survey, design, drafting and construction inspection.
• Administrative and technical responsibility for all in-house and consultant design projects and studies.
• Supervising subordinates.
• Performing all calculations for design, computer programs, utilizing specifications and setting standards.
• Preparing plans and reviewing engineering plans submitted by others for public infrastructure improvements.
• Going to the job site to participate in surveys, field observations and walk over construction sites for observation and collection of data.
• Working with other subordinates to accomplish the project management goal of surveying, designing, planning and specification preparation.
• Participating, fostering and encouraging all members of the division to work as members of a team.
• Supervising contractors, preparing payments and performing final inspection for project finalization.
• Reviewing plats in compliance with City Codes and to Subdivisions Ordinance.
• Communicating with owners' engineers and forwarding comments to them on engineering matters.
• Attending Planning Commission meetings to provide explanation of engineering issues.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• retirement plan
• employee assistance program
• paid time off
• free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior