Public Works Department - Civil Engineer

County of El Paso•Tx 79901, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Engineer under general supervision, supervises, directs, designs, and reviews civil engineering plans and specifications, and construction projects. The incumbent conducts inspections of construction in progress and assists in the coordination of construction of projects. This role requires knowledge of engineering principles and practices as they relate to civil engineering, surveying, drafting and design; road construction methods and materials, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings and other structures; techniques and methods of computing cost estimates and preparing specifications in road and building construction; practical application of engineering science and technology; design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models; applicable codes and ordinances pertaining to civil engineering and public works projects; both the English and Spanish languages; and County Subdivision and Design Standards and Regulations. Depending on the area assigned, the role may involve drafting all engineering drawings, field maps, and designs required by the department in support of Public Works projects using drafting and design software, GPS, and Auto CAD Civil 3D. The position requires the ability to read, comprehend, evaluate, and prepare technical engineering documents, plans, and design specifications; maintain records; prepare written and oral reports; apply principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various projects; identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports; and establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work. The position also requires passing a Criminal Background Investigation. Each and every county position requires key professional skills and abilities as essential elements of performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited College or University and two (2) years experience in road and building construction, with two (2) years’ experience in plan reviews, cost estimates, and inspections.
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and the Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering.
Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.
In order to access the County’s network and systems, a personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date.

Nice To Haves

E.I.T. Certification
Must meet continuing education requirements to retain licensure(s) – Texas (every 2 years) National (every 3 years)

Responsibilities

Establishes, defines, directs and supervises the design and implementation of engineering plans and specifications prepared in-house; and review and inspect those prepared by contract workers
Establishes and reviews design criterion and parameters for civil engineering projects
Prioritizes and schedules engineering projects and adheres to set deadlines
Coordinates departmental design and construction work
Plans, designs, reviews and directs the development of County civil engineering public works projects
Assists with the direction and/or prepare computations, draft and design plans and specifications
Enforces safety rules and regulations
Instructs surveying crews in the establishment of street centerlines, horizontal and vertical control points for County civil engineering projects
Supervises the inspection of workmanship, materials and equipment used in construction of engineering projects
Reviews and interprets subdivision plans, specifications, proposals and structures prepared by private consultants and contract workers
Coordinates projects with entities such as the Army Corps of Engineers and utility companies
Provides technical support to other County departments
Prepares reports, road construction specifications and cost estimates for construction projects
Inspects and evaluates condition of structures, road surfaces and construction projects and ensures conformance to design specifications, safety standards, and County regulations
Monitors project construction to assure adherence to proper construction methods, materials specifications: County guidelines: and makes required modifications to plans and specifications
Reviews project plans, specifications and estimates and confers with the proper authorities as required
Maintains accurate records in relation to projects and inspection and progress reports of same
Conducts on-site field inspections to monitor progress of assigned projects
Coordinates with other county employees as well as individuals from other organizations including contractors, architects, and engineers
Provides technical advice to various personnel regarding design, construction, or program modifications or structural repairs
Attends and participates in meetings, training, and information sessions
Assists in the development of long term master plans
Maintains project documents, change orders, field reports, etc.
Complies with budgetary policies and adheres to budget appropriations
Assists in the preparation and submission of grant applications for federal funding
Coordinates with Facilities pertaining to renovations and inspections
As directed may estimate time and cost of proposed projects
Contingent upon specialized areas of work may perform the following duties: Enforces County building and construction regulations by sending notices and notifying inspectors
Informs the general public about various guidelines pertaining to development requirements
Responsible for enhancement designs of recreational parks
Coordinates with various entities pertaining to transportation projects
Verifies surveys, easements, or lease correspondences, legal descriptions, calculate metes and bounds using GPS equipment
Performs other job related duties, within reason and capabilities as directed
Substitutes, for staff during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations
Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts
Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills
As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.