Senior Drainage Engineer
About The Position
Under administrative direction, is responsible for performing professional and supervisory work directing the activities of an Engineering section or division. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college, university or engineering school approved by a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
- Six (6) years' experience in engineering.
- No substitution for education allowed.
- Licensed to practice engineering in the State of Texas as a Professional Engineer.OR Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) from another state with the ability to obtain a P.E. license in the State of Texas within 6 months of employment.
- Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.
Nice To Haves
- Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible supervising experience.
- Six (6) years of experience in designing/estimating/constructing capital drainage projects.
- Experience using ArcGIS.
- Experience with database software and database management.
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).
Responsibilities
- Supervises engineering staff in the development, design, construction, and maintenance of principal public works projects.
- Provides information both verbally and in writing to the City Council or the general public regarding any concerns.
- Advises other City departments on matters related to technical engineering issues.
- Reviews design plans, project specifications, and cost estimates submitted by staff; attends review meetings; and identifies and solves design problems.
- Develops policies for the section/division within the framework of any applicable regulations.
- Develops programs to improve the efficiency of the division/section.
- Approves plans and specifications for construction contracts; recommends the letting of contract; ensures that work is performed according to the provisions of the contract.
- Requests and evaluates consultant fee proposals; monitors and approves compensation for professional engineering services.
- Reviews all bid packages prepared by consultants; attends pre-bid conferences; analyzes bid results; makes recommendations on accepting/rejecting bids
- Develops and implements section/division budget.
- Provides legal testimony.
- Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
