Senior Civil Engineer

City of Lubbock•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

Supervises and participates in engineering activities for municipal public works. This role involves developing complex plans and specifications for infrastructure improvements, supervising professional and technical staff, and coordinating engineering projects with other departments. The position also assists in budget preparation, reviews plats, and provides technical assistance to various stakeholders. The Senior Civil Engineer is responsible for ensuring compliance with City procedures and standards, negotiating contracts, and resolving citizen inquiries.

Requirements

Completion of a bachelor degree in civil engineering or closely related field with an additional five years experience as a licensed civil engineer.
Valid Driver's License
Registered Professional Engineer.
Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
Knowledge of computer software for engineering applications such as Autocad and Geographical Information Systems (G.I.S.).
Knowledge of methods and materials used in public works construction.
Knowledge of contract administration.
Knowledge of technical writing.
Ability to design and estimate costs for public works construction projects.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Ability to operate computer and software.
Ability to perform professional-level engineering duties.

Responsibilities

Develop complex plans and specifications for infrastructure improvements.
Supervise the work of professional and technical staff engaged in preparation of plans, specification and cost estimates for municipal public works and CIP projects.
Select, train, evaluate, and supervise personnel directly or through subordinate personnel.
Establish performance standards, work priorities, and schedules.
Coordinate engineering projects with other departments.
Assist in budget preparation and administration.
Prepare reports on engineering projects and activities.
Review plats and make recommendations to Planning and Zoning Commission.
Coordinate the Engineering as well as other departments’ review of plans.
Provide analytical and developmental recommendations that relate to standard detail and specifications revisions, policy development, project management, and program implementation.
Coordinate the actives of plan review and project management by scheduling and assigning work to meet deadlines.
Verify work completed and processes associated design and construction payments.
Negotiate and mediate differences with contractors and review change orders.
Evaluate and respond to technical inquiries from inspectors, consulting engineers, developers, and contractors.
Review exhibits and descriptions for easements and right of way acquisition.
Prepare council agenda items for assigned capital, private development or other special projects.
Provide technical assistance to inspectors, consulting engineers, developers, and contractors by reviewing documents to ensure compliance with City procedures, ordinances, and other requirements.
Prepare ordinances, resolutions, abandonments, and construction contracts/bid documents.
Assist and lead staff engineers on plan review, use of proper procedure and interpretation of City requirements to insure conformance with City standards.
Conduct final inspection of construction projects.
Design CIP projects and/or perform as Project Engineer on more complicated projects with limited direction.
Address and resolve citizen inquiries.
Negotiate and develop professional service contracts and approve pay requests.
Perform related duties as required.