Civil Engineer

City of Irving • City of Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Civil Engineer prepares designs, contracts, and drawings for water, wastewater, roadway paving, and drainage projects under the direction of a professional licensed engineer and senior staff. The role performs technical work in its assigned area, assists with site investigations, manages construction phases of capital improvement projects, and conducts pre-bid meetings to address construction sequencing, working-day assessments, construction safety, and allowable materials.

The position provides technical software assistance and oversight to engineering technicians and city surveyors, trains and directs employees in research, drafting, and design, and responds to questions from the public, City departments, contractors, and other agencies. Regular interaction with City departments and external agencies is part of the role.

The City of Irving’s Capital Improvement Program builds and improves public facilities and infrastructure, including parks, trails, aquatic centers, libraries, streets, sidewalks, water and wastewater systems, drainage, and fire stations. The City describes its goal as fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace and equitable access to programs and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Three years of directly related experience.
• Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or ability to obtain one within a specified timeframe.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Submit a résumé with the application.

Nice To Haves

• Technical experience with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD Civil3D.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs, contracts, and drawings for water, wastewater, roadway paving, and drainage projects under the direction of a licensed professional engineer and senior staff.
• Perform technical tasks in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Assist with site investigations.
• Manage the construction phase of capital improvement projects.
• Conduct pre-bid meetings and answer questions about construction sequencing, working-day assessments, construction safety, and allowable construction materials.
• Provide primary technical software assistance and oversight to engineering technicians and city surveyors.
• Train and direct employees in research, drafting, and design.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public, City departments, contractors, and other agencies.
• Interact regularly with City departments and outside agencies.

What This Job Offers

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