Engineer I

City of Pearland - Texas•Pearland, TX

About The Position

The City of Pearland is hiring a full-time Engineer I in the Engineering and Public Works department’s Capital Projects division. The role provides technical engineering work across the lifecycle of public works and utilities projects, including reviewing engineering designs and plans, planning and supporting construction, and evaluating projects involving municipal facilities, water, wastewater, drainage, streets, and traffic systems. The position works in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment and coordinates with consultants, contractors, project staff, citizens, and internal and external stakeholders. The Engineer I supports capital improvement projects from early planning through design and construction. Work includes developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments; reviewing design submittals and construction documents; coordinating meetings and site visits; resolving field issues; and communicating project updates. The position also supports right-of-way acquisition coordination and project quality control and assurance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, or specialized courses or training equivalent to satisfactory completion of four years of college in civil technology, construction technology, or a closely related field.
At least one year of engineering design or closely related experience.
Two years of experience in project management.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
Professional Engineer (PE).
Registered Architect.
Local Government Project Procedures Qualification.

Responsibilities

Plan projects by developing project charters, assessing the impacts of adjacent projects, documenting existing problems, addressing community complaints and agency requirements, and developing high-level scope, budget, schedule, and risk assessments.
Support capital improvement projects through plan reviews, quantity checks, preparation of specifications and bid documents, and other design and construction tasks.
Coordinate and review design-phase submittals, including preliminary engineering reports and 30%, 60%, 90%, and final plans; gather and obtain review comments from consultants and project staff.
Facilitate pre-construction and pre-bid conferences and progress meetings; conduct site visits and resolve field issues.
Serve as a liaison to citizens with concerns or complaints during project design and construction.
Review construction plan sets with contractors when technical issues arise, provide clarification, and implement solutions.
Conduct and facilitate informative presentations about Capital Improvement Program projects.
Conduct field visits, inspect job progress, and resolve site conflicts.
Prepare regular project updates for internal and external stakeholders, including the city manager, council, and the public.
Develop Capital Improvement Program project scopes, budgets, and schedules during the annual planning process; identify project needs, parameters, components, funding sources, and stakeholders.
Coordinate with the Right-of-Way Acquisition manager to identify, outline, and secure information needed for project right-of-way acquisition.
Provide project quality control and quality assurance through proper documentation.
Perform related work as assigned.

Benefits

City-paid premiums for dental insurance, long-term disability protection, and life insurance.
The city pays the majority portion of medical premiums for employees and their dependents.
Retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match.
Access to the city’s recreation fitness center.
Employee assistance program.
Educational assistance.
11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays.
Paid vacation.
Sick leave.
Active wellness program focused on physical, mental, and financial health.