Engineer

City of New Braunfels, TX • New Braunfels, TX

16d • $83,226 - $124,836 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs technical engineering work in the supervision, review, design, and construction of civil engineering infrastructure projects, including subdivision and commercial development, capital projects, drainage/flood control, traffic control, and other project components. This role is part of the City of New Braunfels Transportation and Construction Services Department in the Development Services Division.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related degree program is required.
• Four (4) years of work experience in construction management, project management, and civil engineering projects, preferably in the private development sector, or public plan review; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, OR must obtain registration within six (6) months of employment.
• Fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of civil engineering.
• Civil engineering mathematics, including geometry and trigonometry.
• Civil engineering methods and practices for project planning, designs, technical plans, specifications, estimates, and reports.
• Principles of design, construction, and maintenance of public works projects.
• Types of tests performed on construction materials and components.
• Principles of hydraulics and hydrology.
• Federal, state, city, and county standards, protocols, specifications, and guidelines for public works construction.
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) rules and regulations.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Analyzing issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations based on findings.
• Interpreting and applying engineering standards and procedures, Federal and state rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Reading and interpreting engineering plans and specifications, plats, and other related documents.
• Analyzing and evaluating technical engineering data and construction documentation.
• Checking designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications of engineering projects.
• Reviewing and verifying mathematical calculations.
• Making accurate drawings and maps and keeping accurate field notes.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees, officials, and representatives from other local, state, and Federal agencies.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing complex engineering software applications, including CAD and GIS.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or education in site development review.
• Experience and/or education in preparing private development civil plan sets.
• Experience and/or education in site drainage design and/or evaluation.
• Experience and/or education in large-scale drainage studies and flood hazard area design/evaluation.
• Experience and/or education in submitting map revisions to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
• Experience and/or education in traffic engineering and transportation planning projects.
• Experience and/or education in preparing and reviewing traffic studies, traffic control plans, and traffic signal design plans.
• Experience and ability to work with traffic engineering software, including Synchro.
• Experience with responding to traffic requests and inquiries from the general public.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical analysis of engineering projects; evaluates need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations; reviews plans for conformity to uniform codes, local ordinances, and state and Federal regulations.
• Assumes the technical responsibility for coordinating/preparing/reviewing complete phases or components of projects, including engineering reports, calculations, plans, and special provisions in accordance with City standards and codes.
• Coordinates the development of project design concepts and criteria.
• Provides engineering analysis for drainage, pavement, and traffic studies.
• Reviews and processes permits.
• Supervises professional and technical staff in the development, design, review, construction, and maintenance of principal public works projects.
• Manages the bid process, construction contractors, and ensures overall integrity of projects and services provided.
• Performs drafting and computing work; gathers, compiles, reviews, and validates calculations and field data for the design, layout, and construction of roadway, flood control, traffic control, infrastructure, and related projects.
• Monitors assigned projects, resolves discrepancies between field conditions and design plans, and recommends methods of resolving complex problems.
• Plans and manages assigned projects; observes jobsites to assure work quality and ensure that jobsites and work activities are in compliance with all laws, regulations, policies, and safety standards.
• Responds to questions from citizens and agencies on engineering projects and plans.
• Maintains records and files associated with engineering projects.
• Interprets and explains technical specifications, and Federal and state rules and regulations.
• Writes technical and analytical reports, and makes technical estimates of a specialized nature in connection with civil engineering projects.
• Attends public hearings and meetings as assigned or required.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
• 2:1 match on retirement contribution
• Paid volunteer time off – 16 hours per year
• Vacation accrual starts at date of hire – up to 120 hours annually your first year
• Get paid to stay – longevity pay on top of your regular pay after one full year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Bilingual pay offered
• Professional and personal development training available

What This Job Offers

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