Civil Engineer

Company: City of Bryan
Location: Bryan
Posted on: January 16, 2023

Job Description:

Job Summary: Professional civil engineering position requiring the capability of independent and complex analysis in providing engineering services to the City including project management for Capital Improvement Project delivery.

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Essential Job Functions:

Provides team leadership in the preparation of plans, contract documents, and specifications; acts as Engineer of Record for projects designed.

Serves as project manager on engineering contracts for special studies and/or project design, and on issues relating to modifications or amendments to public policy issues.

Estimates cost of proposed projects to aid in determining priorities, project feasibility, and to ensure orderly disbursement of public funds.

Participates in master planning infrastructure needs for the City.

Reviews development proposals for compliance with city regulations and communicates these regulations to developers.

Reviews and approves engineering designs, reports, plans, and specifications for drainage and infrastructure improvements for public and development projects.

Performs related duties as required.

Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Working knowledge of:

Principles and practices of professional civil engineering.

Land development and land surveying.

HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, StormCAD, and other relevant hydrology and hydraulic software to prepare flood studies and designs for storm water systems.

FEMA and state laws, regulations, and requirements related to floodplain management and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Construction practices of municipal engineering projects.

Safety standards, procedures, and precautions utilized in emergency response activities.

Ability to:

Perform the investigation, design and construction of municipal engineering projects.

Prepare clear, concise, and complete reports, correspondence, presentations, and other written materials.

Organize workload, establish priorities, and meet established deadlines.

Anticipate, identify, and effectively resolve various issues and problems.

Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City and other governmental officials, community groups, and the public.

Provide management with sound, positive advice and information concerning incumbent's area of responsibility.

Skills:

Proficient in the investigation, design, and construction of municipal engineering projects.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong planning, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Strong public contact and customer service skills.

Minimum Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering plus at least six (6) years of professional in design and/or management of capital improvement projects for public infrastructure (water, sewer, streets, drainage); OR a Master's degree plus at least four (4) years of experience as listed above; OR a PhD plus at least two (2) years of experience as listed above.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training will be considered.

Special Requirements, Licenses and Certifications:

Texas Class C driver's license with a good driving record as measured by the City's evaluation system.

Registration as a licensed professional engineer in the State of Texas or ability to gain reciprocity within one (1) year of hire.

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