Engineer or Senior Engineer - Water/Wastewater (Public Works)

City of Plano, TX•Plano, TX

47d•$85,421 - $129,787

About The Position

The City of Plano is looking for a passionate, hard-working individual to join our team as a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer in our Public Works Department. This role would be a great fit for an experienced candidate excited to continue their career growth, while working with water and sewer infrastructure through construction, operations, maintenance and monitoring. Under the direction of the Public Works Community Investment Program (CIP) Manager, the ideal candidate collaborates with operations staff to monitor system performance, identify repairs, and recommend operational improvements. Responsibilities include working with consultants on local and system-wide studies, developing contracts for asset maintenance and rehabilitation projects, and contributing to problem-solving for water and wastewater system issues. The role also supports the development of the water and sewer CIP budgets and supervises the Public Works Graduate Water/Wastewater Engineer. We're looking for someone who reflects our core values of Respect, Teamwork, Trust, Safety, and Communication and wants to contribute to our mission of SERVEing the City of Plano. If you take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you! Public Works Vision and Core Values: Team members have a sense of ownership and pride in their jobs as members of our Public Works department. They are well-trained, competent, able to accomplish all aspects of their job - and prepared to move into the next role. Our Public Works Core Values are Respect, Teamwork, Trust, Safety, and Communication. The City of Plano is looking for a passionate, hard-working individual to join our team as a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer in our Public Works Department. This role would be a great fit for an experienced candidate excited to continue their career growth, while working with water and sewer infrastructure through construction, operations, maintenance and monitoring. Under direction of the Public Works Community Investment Program (CIP) Manager, the position will work with operations staff to monitor the system, identify needed repairs and determine operational improvements. The position will also work with consultants on local and system-wide studies, and develop contracts for asset maintenance and rehabilitation projects. Other responsibilities for the position include problem solving water and wastewater system issues, and assisting development of the water and sewer CIP budgets. This position supervises the Public Works Graduate Water/Wastewater Engineer.

Responsibilities

monitor system performance
identify repairs
recommend operational improvements
working with consultants on local and system-wide studies
developing contracts for asset maintenance and rehabilitation projects
contributing to problem-solving for water and wastewater system issues
supports the development of the water and sewer CIP budgets
supervises the Public Works Graduate Water/Wastewater Engineer

Benefits

Ensures compliance with TCEQ licensing requirements through ongoing training and continuing education.TCEQ licensing, classes and continuing education credits
$175 annual boot allowance and $175 annual jean allowance after successful completion of six (6) month probation
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City
Up to three weeks of paid vacation
Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
Nine paid holidays
Tuition Assistance
Free Library Card
Free recreation center membership