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GENERAL PURPOSE:  Under general supervision, performs technical engineering work in the supervision, design and completion of construction, engineering, drainage/flood control, traffic control, and other civil engineering infrastructure projects and project components.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Supervises professional and technical staff in the development, design, review, construction and maintenance of principal public works projects.
• Manages the bid process, construction contractors, and assuring overall integrity of projects and services provided.
• Performs technical analysis of engineering projects; evaluates need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations; reviews plans for conformity to uniform codes, local ordinances, and state and Federal regulations.
• Performs drafting and computing work; gathers, compiles, reviews and validates calculations and field data for the design, layout and construction of roadway, flood control, traffic control, infrastructure and related projects.
• Assumes the technical responsibility for coordinating/preparing/reviewing complete phases or components of projects, including engineering reports, calculations, plans and special provisions in accordance with City standards and codes.
• Coordinates the development of project design concepts and criteria.
• Monitors assigned projects, resolves discrepancies between field conditions and design plans, and recommends methods of resolving complex problems.
• Provides engineering analysis for drainage, pavement and traffic studies.
• Reviews and processes permits.
• Plans and manages assigned projects; observes jobsites to assure work quality and assure that jobsites and work activities are in compliance with all laws, regulations, policies and safety standards.
• Responds to questions from citizens and agencies on engineering projects and plans.
• Maintains records and files associated with engineering projects.
• Interprets and explains technical specifications, and Federal and state rules and regulations.
• Writes technical and analytical reports, and makes technical estimates of a specialized nature in connection with civil engineering projects.
• Attends public hearings and meetings as assigned or required.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related degree program is required, and four (4) years work experience in construction management, project management, and civil engineering projects, preferably in the public sector; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience and/or education in traffic engineering and transportation planning projects.
• Experience and/or education in preparing and reviewing traffic studies, traffic control plans and traffic signal design plans.
• Experience and ability to work with traffic engineering software including Synchro.
• Experience with responding to traffic requests and inquiries from the general public.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, OR must obtain registration within six (6) months of employment.

Required Knowledge of:

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Fundamental principles, practices and techniques of civil engineering.
• Knowledge of civil engineering mathematics including geometry and trigonometry
• Civil engineering methods and practices for project planning, designs, technical plans, specifications, estimates, and reports.
• Principles of design, construction and maintenance of public works projects.
• Types of tests performed on construction materials and components.
• Principles of hydraulics and hydrology.
• Federal, state, city and county standards, protocols, specifications and guidelines for public works construction.
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) rules and regulations.

Required Skill in:

• Ability to supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
• Analyzing issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations based on findings.
• Interpreting and applying engineering standards and procedures, Federal and state rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Reading and interpreting engineering plans and specifications, plats and other related documents.
• Analyzing and evaluating technical engineering data and construction documentation.
• Checking designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications of engineering projects.
• Reviewing and verifying mathematical calculations.
• Making accurate drawings and maps and keeping accurate field notes.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees, officials, and representatives from other local, state and Federal agencies.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing complex engineering software applications, including CAD and GIS.

Physical Demands / Work Environment: 

• Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment and is subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time; and subject to field review and observations performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to safely pull, push, lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to forty (40) pounds.
• May be required to work immediately before, during and after an emergency or disaster.
• NOTE: This position is designated safety and/or security sensitive.