Engineer - Drainage

City of McKinney•Tx 75069, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Working for the City of McKinney is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and to be part of the development of one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation. The City of McKinney is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work, and raise a family. City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace, supporting one another, and are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). The position of Drainage Engineer involves managing tasks associated with drainage, including investigating complaints, reviewing civil engineering plans, managing drainage-related capital improvement projects, and reviewing/redeveloping drainage policies and ordinances.

Requirements

Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the preparation of plans and specifications of various projects with emphasis on drainage engineering.
Knowledge of and/or experience with hydrology and hydraulics including drainage area delineation, the Rational Method, the Modified Rational Method, weir flow, orifice flow, open channel flow, pipe flow, hydraulic grade line calculations, and inlet calculations.
Familiarity with FEMA floodplain management regulations.
Ability to research methods, analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Ability to know, interpret and explain the applicable laws, codes, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures as they relate to Civil Engineering and Drainage Engineering.
Ability to know and use engineering and legal professional language.
Ability to prepare and control the budget.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Able to effectively use interpersonal skills in a tactful, patient, and courteous manner.
Exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
Ability to mentor, train, and motivate others.
Supervise and perform complex and technical engineering duties in the coordination and direction of civil engineering projects.
Prepare plans and specifications and review engineering project cost estimates.
Adapt approved engineering methods and standards to the design and construction of a variety of projects.
Utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information, such as technical study reports, engineering drawings, budget printouts, zoning and subdivision codes, planning maps, engineering designs and city ordinances.
Ability to work from construction plans, shop drawings, and sketches, perform data entry, maintain records, and prepare reports.
Able to work independently with minimum supervision and meet schedules and timelines.
The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates, and customers with respect.
Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
Must pass a drug screen and background check.
Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training certificate (or Engineer Intern certificate) from any state (for Graduate Engineer I).
Texas Professional Engineering (PE) License, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months (for Civil Engineer I, II, Senior Engineer I, Senior Engineer II).
Four (4) years Civil Engineering experience in drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, and/or stormwater management (for Civil Engineer I).
Seven (7) years Civil Engineering experience in drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, and/or stormwater management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience (for Civil Engineer II).
Ten (10) years Civil Engineering experience in drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, and/or stormwater management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience (for Senior Engineer I).
Thirteen (13) years Civil Engineering experience in drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, and/or stormwater management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience (for Senior Engineer II).

Responsibilities

Investigate drainage complaints and concerns from residents, engineers, property owners, and consultants.
Review drainage-related civil engineering plans for public and private development, including grading, drainage, roadways, water, sewer, storm drains, detention, creeks, erosion control, and stormwater quality measures.
Assist with or perform the management of drainage-related capital improvement projects.
Review and redevelop drainage policies and ordinances.
Perform research and routine clerical functions.
Assist with site inspections during all construction stages of drainage infrastructure.
Contribute to updates of City ordinances, design manuals, standard details, and construction specifications.
Provide technical direction and support to other department personnel and other City departments.
Prepare ordinances and resolutions for City Council action.
Coordinate with other agencies including Collin County, the Collin County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB), the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Serve as a city project manager for assigned drainage capital improvement projects, including supervision and oversight of contractors and/or consultants, schedule management, and budget management.
Develop, review, and/or coordinate plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contracts for capital improvement projects.
Present information and provide recommendations to City Council and other leadership with respect to drainage-related projects.
Assist the Senior Engineer II - Drainage in the supervision and guidance of other drainage team members, including work assignments, time management, and professional development.
Serve as a subject matter expert for drainage.
Monitor industry trends and offer recommendations for implementation of innovative technical advancements.
Perform supervisory activities in the absence of the Senior Engineer II Drainage.
Independently guide and mentor other drainage team members, including work assignments, time management, and professional development.
Assist the Engineering Environmental Manager with workload planning and adherence to the plan.
Develop and implement citywide strategies for drainage analyses and improvements.
May supervise other Drainage Engineering staff.