Senior Engineer- Planning and Development (Civil Service)

City of Dallas

4d•$89,440 - $111,800

About The Position

The Senior Engineer serves as a project manager and senior engineering expert for City of Dallas public works and capital improvement projects. The role provides highly responsible project management and engineering expertise throughout the design, construction, implementation, and completion of infrastructure projects, including fire protection systems and related safety regulation. Work may also include managing a function as a licensed engineer or supervising staff responsible for infrastructure design and construction, studies, research, and engineering problem-solving. The Senior Engineer applies engineering, surveying, and project management principles to assess feasibility, develop and review plans, manage construction-contract bidding and execution, monitor compliance with applicable standards, and oversee complex projects from inception through completion. The role also coordinates with consultants, contractors, inspectors, City departments, other agencies, and community members; provides technical leadership and mentorship to less experienced staff; and supports staff training. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program or an applicable education and experience equivalency, four years of experience as a Licensed Professional Engineer, a valid driver’s license and good driving record, and a Texas Professional Engineer license. A license from another state must be converted to a Texas license within six months after appointment. Fire Protection Division positions have additional fire-protection licensing and experience requirements. Some positions may involve fieldwork and inclement weather. The starting salary range is $89,440 to $111,800, with the amount offered dependent on qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in engineering or higher from an engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, or an applicable equivalency stated in the posting.
Four years of experience as a Licensed Professional Engineer; applicable education and experience equivalencies are listed in the posting.
Professional Engineer license from the State of Texas. A license or registration from another state must be followed by obtaining a Texas license within six months after appointment.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
For Fire Protection Division positions, a Licensed Professional Engineer in Fire Protection is required; the posting also specifies an applicable four-year progressive fire-protection engineering experience provision for this division.
Expert knowledge of City ordinances, design manuals, engineering standards, State and Federal regulations, fire safety codes, and professional ethics.
Expert knowledge of project management and implementation, civil engineering principles, and contract management.
Knowledge of bond programs, large-scale capital funding requirements, and related administration.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a variety of people and to establish and maintain strong relationships.
Skill in managing and directing engineering projects.
Ability to provide training, mentorship, education, and leadership to staff.

Responsibilities

Manage, lead, and provide senior technical knowledge for engineering design and construction contracts covering infrastructure projects such as paving, aviation, facilities, streetscape, drainage, flood control, bridges, utilities, and fire protection systems.
Apply engineering, surveying, and project management principles to support capital improvement projects and conduct or participate in feasibility studies.
Develop and review engineering plans to ensure design quality and compliance with City, State, and Federal standards.
Manage bidding for assigned construction contracts; prepare agendas, fact sheets, and contract information packages; lead contract execution; and conduct neighborhood meetings to inform residents and address questions and concerns.
Oversee complex engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring supply, development, management, and completion requirements are met.
Apply research methods to investigate material quality or failures, environmental issues, contracted-work quality assurance, and process improvement.
Develop scopes of work, evaluate proposals, negotiate engineering contract and Supplemental Agreement fees, and work with Agenda Coordinators to prepare Council Agendas.
Collaborate with consultants, inspectors, contractors, engineers, and representatives of City and outside agencies to complete infrastructure design and construction.
Participate in consultant selection, contractor evaluation, and employee hiring or promotion panels; monitor consultant and contractor performance against contract obligations.
Guide and mentor less experienced engineers and Project Coordinators; oversee work and deliverables, inspect projects, provide senior expertise, attend meetings and conferences, and train staff.
Perform other work as needed or required.