Public Works Engineer

The Public Works Engineer provides engineering advice and technical assistance in the planning and executing of a wide variety of public works projects.

• Assists City Engineer in the investigation, development and design of a variety of public works projects: street, drainage, water and wastewater.
• Participates in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications, inspection of construction projects, and preparation of plans, maps, notes, plats, profiles and other engineering records.
• Provides advice to department head in the formulation of long-range programs for public works improvements.
• Participates in plat review, plan review, determination of tap fees, water or sewer line extension costs and design, industrial program and other utility functions.
• Performs duties in a safe and orderly manner, complying with all City and department safety rules.
• Regular attendance at work and arrives on time.
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned or as become apparent.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Texas Professional Engineer’s license, or ability to obtain license within 12-month period or start date
• Three years’ experience in public works engineering; OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with driving record that meets City guidelines.

• Administrative and management procedures, practices, and techniques.
• Ability to read and understand engineering plans, subdivision plats, letting contracts and other engineering records such as technical materials, reports, and journals.
• Knowledge in preparing cost estimates and specifications.
• Knowledge of ADA Compliance through TxDOT.
• Ability to research techniques, methods, and procedures.
• General office policies, procedures, and practices.
• Records maintenance and retention practices and procedures.
• Engineering practices and methods.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs and operational needs.
• Utilizing office equipment and associated software programs, including conducting engineering research.
• Interacting tactfully and professionally with City staff, outside agencies, and the public.
• Ability to compile and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed action and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Presenting information to groups of varying size.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.