Engineer I- Planning and Development (Civil Service)

City of Dallas

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About The Position

Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us. Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. Job Summary Functions in a staff position as a licensed engineer conducting planning, design, research, and other activities involving quantitative analysis and conventional engineering problem-solving. Job Description Overview The Engineer I provides general project management and engineering skills in the design, construction, implementation, and completion of all public works construction and related projects for the City.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of city ordinances, design manuals, engineering standards, state and federal regulations, and professional ethics.
• Knowledge of project management and implementation practices and methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of people.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles including safety, legal, licensing, credentialing, and innovation.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
• Knowledge of contract management.
• LICENSES: Professional Engineer License. (Professional Engineers with license/registration from other states must obtain the Texas license within six (6) months after appointment.) Some positions require a valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Some positions may be subject to field-work and inclement weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provides project management over design and Construction contracts for paving, streetscape, alley, drainage, flood control, bridge, sidewalk, erosion control, water, utilities, wastewater main and any other infrastructure improvement projects.
• Coordinates all phases of the engineering design and construction of capital improvement projects; participates in the development of budget and determining funding; engages, interacts, and collaborates with other departments within the City; communicates and provides responses to citizens, council members, developers, and other City departments regarding project status.
• Develops, designs, and reviews engineering plans for paving, drainage, erosion control and storm water pollution prevention plans, traffic control and traffic signal, and project schedules; ensures that the proposed infrastructure improvements are of good design quality and that the projects are in compliance with City, State and Federal standards.
• Reviews and approves engineering design invoices, engineering design submittals, contractor progress payments, and other construction documents.
• Prepares agenda packages, administrative action packages, and administrative change order packages for engineering design contracts, engineering supplemental agreements, construction contracts, and construction change orders.
• Collaborates, engages, and works with consultants, inspectors, contractors, engineers, representatives from other agencies within the City and out side, to successfully complete the design and construction of all infrastructure projects; performs occasional site visits to verify progress, responds to engineering concerns, and inspects project specifications and budget adherence.
• Performs any other work as needed or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees