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Join One of the Fastest-Growing Cities in the Nation

It’s an exciting time to work for the City of Celina! We’re growing rapidly and looking for dedicated, collaborative people to join our team of talented and valued employees.

At the City of Celina, our Values of Excellence, Community, Integrity, and Service are more than just words—they guide our decisions, shape our culture, and inspire the work we do every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

Our employees are our greatest asset and the driving force behind our commitment to serve our growing community. We create a workplace where challenging projects, empowered decision-making, and purposeful work are celebrated.

As the Senior Civil Engineer, you will: be responsible for designing and managing projects in the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) throughout the entire life of the project. During the construction phase of a project, the Senior Civil Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. The Senior Civil Engineer is also responsible for reviewing and permitting private development projects to be built in the City of Celina. Duties as project reviewer of civil plans are comprehensive, including responsibilities for such tasks as reviewing prepared design documents and reports for utilities main line extensions, street improvements, and storm drainage plans.

For the full Senior Civil Engineer job description and to apply to this position, click here.

The City of Celina operates on a 4-day work week.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Balanced schedule – 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday–Thursday
• Telework option – one day per week for eligible employees, based on department needs and with Director approval
• Competitive pay with exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement program (TMRS) with 2:1 City match
• Vacation and sick pay
• 12 paid holidays, PLUS your birthday and floating holidays
• City-paid LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing training and professional growth
• Employee Assistance Program

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree related to civil engineering, engineering technology, or other engineering field, and a minimum of five years engineering experience in the Civil Engineering Field, one year of which is in a lead or supervisory role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a Texas Registered Professional Engineer License.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background investigation and MVR check.
• Must possess valid class C driver’s license.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Pride in your work and your community
• Commitment to delivering excellent experiences for employees and residents
• Discretion, sound judgment, and initiative