Description

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This position is a full-time engineer position to cope with the services that the Engineering Department needs to render in tandem with:

        The increased capital improvement project management and reviews. 

        The increased private development plan reviews

        Evaluation and resolution of issues associated with anticipated increasing traffic/mobility in the City due to growth and anticipated developments in the City and ETJ in general, and possible effects from IH-45 Widening through the City limits in the coming years.

        SHSU's and TDCJ facility's growth impacting the City's infrastructure, increased coordination, and inter-local projects.

        The need to keep up with technological changes to update and maintain as-built data records and water and sewer models. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Engineer will assist in:

        Provide an internal review of the detailed study and design of the capital improvement project, which was designed by consulting engineers.

        Designing in-house projects as needed (mainly small to medium-sized projects) that are cost-effective and time-sensitive.

        Updating and maintaining engineering design criteria, standard details, construction specifications, as-built data, water, sewer, storm sewer , and street models for use in infrastructure improvement projects and to share with the development community.

        Traffic engineering, Drainage, and floodplain issues.

        Citizen complaints/issues on drainage, traffic, flooding, etc., and other duties in the Engineering Department / City as assigned.

        Monitor works performed by the junior staff, provide support to the senior staff.

        Monitor Department projects intake, distribution, and record keeping, and provide weekly project status reports.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

REQUIRED

        B.S. or higher degree in Civil Engineering.

        Drafting or Geographic Information Systems or equivalent training and work experience.

        The successful candidates shall have the ability to acquire and develop skills in both CAD and GIS. 

        Professional Engineer Registration (P.E.) in the State of Texas, with a minimum of 3 years of municipal infrastructure project experience.

        Floodplain project evaluation and elevation certification evaluation skills are required.

PREFERRED

        Working knowledge in water distribution and wastewater collection modeling;

        Certified Floodplain Manager certification from Texas Floodplain Management Association;

        Experience in computer aided design (either AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley products) and Geographical Information Systems (ESRI);

        Review Drainage Reports.

REQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

        A valid Texas Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.

        A Professional Engineer Registration in the State of Texas (P.E.)

        Certification of Floodplain Manager

SKILLS & ABILITIES

        Ability to manage all project activities in accordance with departmental procedures, City policies, and State of Texas applicable rules and regulations, as well as any Federal regulations

        Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and general office practices

        Knowledge of effective planning and coordination techniques

        Ability to cooperate with City staff and the public

        Ability to maintain a professional manner when dealing with consultants, contractors, developers, and the public

REASONING ABILITIES

        Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations

        Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations

        Ability to use good judgment and effectively problem-solve

        Ability to respond to complaints and grievances posed by the public

        Ability to comprehend the complexity of tasks and develop realistic timelines

LANGUAGE SKILLS  

        Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff, supervisor, and the public. 

        Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.

        Ability to communicate effectively during meetings, public presentations

Physical and Work Environment

The physical environment and the work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

        The duties of this job may include physical activities such as, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, bending/twisting

        Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment may include some or all of the following:

        Inside and outside environment.  

        Time pressure (frequent rush jobs, urgent deadlines, etc.)

        Working with distractions (telephone calls, disturbances, work interruptions)