Senior Engineer - Road & Bridge

Williamson County • Georgetown: 3151 S/E Inner Loop, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Engineer - Road & Bridge performs highly advanced transportation, drainage, and land development engineering projects and reports directly to an assigned Supervising Engineer. The role provides technical support and coordination for county projects, public concerns, development reviews, and engineering activities. It involves indoor and outdoor work in varied conditions, regular travel between work sites, and work outside normal office hours when required. The position may be designated as essential personnel during an emergency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Eight years of roadway geometric and drainage design experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and engineering development systems and software.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure is required within 30 days of employment.
• Valid Texas driver’s license is required within six months of employment.
• Texas P.E. licensure is required within six months of employment.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Ten years of roadway geometric and drainage design experience.
• Seven years of FEMA Floodplain Development experience, including 3D flood modeling experience.
• Four years of pavement design experience.
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Six years of traffic engineering experience.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced planning, engineering analysis, and design for transportation, drainage, and land development projects.
• Assist with training and development of engineering and planning staff and prepare training materials.
• Assist with development of the Division budget.
• Compile statistical data and prepare reports using engineering studies.
• Perform advanced engineering analysis and design of hydraulic structures and conveyance systems.
• Serve as the department liaison on technical concerns involving the public, Commissioners Court, contractors, and internal and external departments and agencies.
• Prepare transportation engineering plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E).
• Analyze and prepare floodplain and detention studies.
• Monitor and supervise project quality-control efforts and deliverables.
• Oversee and manage project budgets, schedules, work plans, and resource requirements for construction projects.
• Aid in developing and implementing the Williamson County Long Range Transportation Plan.
• Oversee review of subdivision plats, construction plans, permits, and compliance measures for Land Development and Road and Bridge projects.
• Aid with implementation of subdivision regulation amendments.
• Assist with coordinating safety projects.
• Prepare technical correspondence for professional consultants, governmental entities, and the public.
• Review Floodplain Development Permits, interpret flood studies, and determine site-specific flood elevations.
• Respond to drainage and floodplain complaints and coordinate with the public on feasible solutions using site visits, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and investigations.
• Coordinate and prepare documents and updates for engineering meetings and public hearings.
• Perform pavement field evaluations.
• Identify potential floodplain violations and collaborate with inspections staff to resolve them.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.
• Perform special duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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