Professional Engineer - Stormwater
About The Position
Are you ready to make a true impact on the community? Are you looking for a job that offers the perfect balance between work and life? Look no further! The City of Fort Worth is hiring, and we want you to be part of our amazing team. Potential projects you will be a part of include any of the below: Perform project, management duties and professional civil engineering work for the capital infrastructure projects which are primarily Stormwater-related such as storm drain pipe rehab, channel restoration, culverts design and other Storm water improvement design projects. Perform professional civil engineering work to evaluate Stormwater-related issues and develop the scope, schedule, and budget for Stormwater infrastructure capital improvement projects to address these issues. Tasks will include managing consultants, reviewing consultant plans and specifications, conducting public meetings, reviewing contracts, amendments, and invoices, and performing other tasks as needed.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field
- Four (4) years of professional civil engineering experience, two (2) of which must be related to stormwater management/drainage and infrastructure capital improvement projects
- Possession of registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. If licensed in another state, continued employment will be contingent upon obtaining registration as a Professional Engineer within the State of Texas within six months of employment
- Valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Highly familiar with fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage and civil engineering
- Experience with FEMA and other federal agencies regulations and permitting
Responsibilities
- Performing construction project management and professional civil engineering work to evaluate Stormwater-related issues and develop the scope, schedule, and budget for Stormwater infrastructure capital improvement projects to address these issues
- Ability to meet pressing deadlines and manage contracts
- A significant amount of contact with the public will be required. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with City officials, residents, commercial entities, and other agencies
- Exceptional customer service, time management, communication, and writing skills are essential to address telephone, email, and public inquiries
- Reviewing consultant Plans and Specifications to Ensure project compliance with appropriate Federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations
- Prepare, review and evaluate construction bids, cost estimates, change orders and related financial impact analyses
- Providing direct support to the Engineering Manager and assisting in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, goals and objectives and making recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures
Benefits
- Career Pathway for this role: Professional Engineer➡️Sr. Professional Engineer➡️Engineering Manager➡️Sr. Capital Projects Officer
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Top-Notch Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- 3 Weeks’ Vacation Time
- Robust Pension Plan
- Voted Best Place for Working Parents 2025
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Sign on Incentive: $5,400 50% paid after the completion of first pay period, 50% paid after the completion of 6 months of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
