Project Engineer - Engineering

City of Pasadena • Pasadena, TX

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About The Position

The Project Engineer performs professional engineering work in the planning, design, review, and management of the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), under the direction of the Deputy Director of Public Works. The role oversees project scope, schedules, budgets, estimates, design, construction, and contract administration for projects involving paving, traffic, drainage, water, wastewater, and vertical infrastructure. It applies advanced technical knowledge and independent judgment to ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, regulations, and City policies.

The position manages consultants, contractors, project management staff, and coordination with City departments, public agencies, and utilities. It supports CIP development and delivery from initial planning through design, bidding, construction, and closeout, including preparation and review of plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, contracts, and engineering studies. The Project Engineer also oversees construction and field inspections, reviews engineering submissions, and directs key engineering functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in municipal capital programs.
• Progressively increasing supervisory experience in civil design, construction, and/or review of municipal engineering projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas, or ability to obtain licensure within 2 years.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Procore.
• Certified Floodplain Manager.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve construction plans and coordinate plan reviews with other City departments.
• Manage the design, construction, and contract administration of projects involving paving, traffic, drainage, water, wastewater, and vertical infrastructure.
• Oversee development of the City’s Capital Improvement Program, including project scopes, schedules, budgets, estimates, and costs for active infrastructure projects.
• Identify projects and develop scopes, strategies, preliminary and final designs, design criteria, and improvement recommendations.
• Prepare and assist with preliminary and long-range plans, schedules, estimates, budgets, plans, specifications, special conditions, agreements, and contract documents.
• Develop cost estimates; track expenditures; and prepare engineering and feasibility reports and studies.
• Write technical specifications for construction contracts and develop and monitor contract and project performance criteria.
• Manage consultants and contractors, including project requirements, budgets, schedules, land acquisitions, permitting, and compliance with City policies, standards, codes, and regulations.
• Manage construction of Capital Improvement Projects and conduct field inspections to verify contractor compliance with plans and specifications.
• Draft and recommend contract change orders and respond to Requests for Information.
• Prepare and review construction documents, cost estimates, plats, easements, hydraulic modeling and analysis, and other consultant and staff submittals for completeness and correctness.
• Manage project management staff overseeing design, bidding, construction, and closeout phases of the CIP.
• Monitor project progress with department representatives, project managers, and liaisons to keep projects on budget and schedule, including quality assurance reviews of schedules and critical-path elements.
• Provide direction and management for engineering functions including infrastructure and utilities, water and wastewater, floodplain management, transportation, construction management, and development review.
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, and professional credentials; follow the assigned schedule and City attendance and timekeeping policies; and perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee-only medical insurance options starting at $15 per month; the most expensive employee-and-family plan costs less than $350 per month.
• Free visits to the City medical clinic for employees and covered dependents over age 5.
• Free virtual visits with a medical professional for employees and covered dependents.
• College tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• City retirement contribution matching at 200% of the employee contribution.
• Vacation accrual ranging from two to six weeks per year, depending on years of service.

What This Job Offers

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