Engineer, Environmental Engineer

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line/Section:
Engineering & Construction/Wastewater Facilities

Reporting

Location:

611 Walker, 15th Floor Houston, TX 7702

Workdays &

Hours:

Monday - Friday / 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. (subject to change)

Provide technical expertise in the administration and supervision of design and construction of Facilities Capital Improvement Projects such as water or wastewater transmission and distribution systems, water purification plants, and wastewater treatment plants. Prepare and/or review design and construction contracts, plans, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, invoices and pay estimates, supplemental agreements or appropriations, change orders, requests for information and requests for council action.

Attend and conduct design/construction progress meetings and on‑site field observations/inspections. Supervise and manage design consultants and construction contractors. Investigate and respond to inquiries from other City of Houston departments, consultants, agencies, contractors and the general public.

Will require standing, walking, and include whatever means necessary to climb stairs and the ability to perform and negotiate field hazards.

This is a Department of Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier III Level.

Requires graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers with satisfactory standing.

OR

Requires graduation from an engineering or related science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education, other than a curriculum approved by the Board, and passage of the eight‑hour fundamentals of engineering examination prescribed by the Board.

Requires four (4) years of active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering.

Substitution: A Master’s degree in Engineering may be substituted for up to two years of the above experience requirement.

Requires registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. A specific branch of engineering (such as civil, mechanical, structural, etc.) may be required.

Engineers from out‑of‑state must be hired in a position directly under the supervision of a Professional Engineer licensed by the State of Texas; and obtain their license as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas within six months from date of hire for continued employment with the City of Houston.

May require a valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in project management, design, and construction.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, decision‑oriented, problem‑solving attitude and computer skills.
• Ideal candidate will have a degree concentration in Civil Engineering.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1‑6.

None. However, the Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

Yes. If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and, if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade: 26

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online stontx.gov.

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