The Senior Engineer provides highly responsible project management and engineering expertise in the design, construction, implementation, and completion of all public works construction and related projects for the City.
Transportation – Traffic Congestion Management: The Senior Engineer will lead a group of junior engineers in managing complex Transportation Engineering projects. Responsibilities include design, construction and operations of traffic signals, school flashers and similar traffic control devices, driving to field locations to inspect traffic signal projects during construction, develop or revise signal timing plans, conduct traffic signal warrant and phasing analyses, review traffic signal and streetlighting plans for private development and other agencies, coordinate transportation elements of major CIP projects with other Departments and agencies and other related duties as assigned. Duties will also include assisting Program Manager on special projects and studies with design, drafting, and cost estimating. This position requires effective oral/written communication and supervisory skills.
1 Manages, leads, and provides senior knowledge over engineering design and Construction contracts for paving, streetscape, alley, drainage, flood control, bridge, sidewalk, erosion control, water, utilities, wastewater main and any other infrastructure improvement projects.
2 Applies, implements, and uses engineering, surveying, project management principles and technical expertise to support the implementation of capital improvement bond projects; participates and performs feasibility studies on plan and project implementation.
3 Develops and reviews engineering plans for paving, drainage, erosion control and storm water pollution prevention plans, traffic control and traffic signal, and project schedules; ensures that the proposed infrastructure improvements are of good design quality and that the projects are in compliance with City, State and Federal standards.
4 Manages the bidding process for all assigned construction contracts; prepares agenda, factsheet, contract information package for engineering and construction contract awards and takes lead role in completing the contract execution; conducts neighborhood meetings to inform the Citizens about the upcoming project or Capital improvement and addresses concerns and questions.
5 Oversees and applies research methodology to solve diverse problems such as investigating material quality or material failures, environmental investigation, quality assurance for contracted design and construction work and improving processes; develops the scope of work, evaluates proposals, and negotiates fees for engineering contracts and for Supplemental Agreements; works with Agenda Coordinators to prepare Council Agendas.
6 Collaborates, engages, and works with consultants, inspectors, contractors, engineers, representatives from other agencies within the City and out side, to successfully complete the design and construction of all infrastructure projects; participates in consultant selection, contractor evaluation, and employee hiring or promotion panels; monitors the Consultant's or Contractor's performance in regard to their GFE.
7 Provides leadership, guidance, and work as a team leader with less experienced Engineers and Project Coordinators; mentors progress, oversees work and deliverables, inspects projects, and provides senior level expertise for challenging situations; attends meetings, conferences, and other events, and provides training for staff.
EXPERIENCE:
- Three (3) years of experience as a Professional Engineer.
LICENSES:
- Professional Engineer License. (Professional Engineers with license/registration from other states must obtain the Texas license within six (6) months after appointment.)
- Some positions require a valid driver’s license with good driving record.
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.For evaluation purposes, acceptable qualifying experience for all positions must have been in a paid capacity unless noted otherwise in the minimum qualifications for the posted position.Additionally, 30 hours per week will be counted as full-time employment and will receive full credit for the amount of time employed. A minimum of 15 through 29 work hours per week will be counted as part-time employment and will receive half credit for the amount of time employed.