Sr. Civil Engineer

Description

The City of Forney is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our team who is passionate about serving the community and helping shape the infrastructure that residents rely on every day.

This position is under the general supervision of the City Engineer or Assistant Director, who manages and directs the Civil Engineer and Right of Way Inspector, to include development plan review, capital improvement programs, and assistance in facilitating right-of-way maintenance projects.

Examples of Duties

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.

• Reviews, coordinates, and manages engineering plan review for private, residential, and commercial development projects to ensure compliance with the Code of Ordinances, Technical Standards, and Standard Construction Details; coordinates and facilitates project design review with various City departments; assists with flood plain administration duties in accordance with FEMA and local ordinances.
• Provides ongoing coordination of projects under construction to assist with issues and coordinates with field inspectors; provides technical expertise and instruction to developers, engineers, staff, and public concerning water, wastewater, drainage regulations, and proper floodplain management requirements.
• Manages civil engineering design and civil engineering review for Capital Improvement Plan projects and oversees in-house civil engineering design; meets with other agencies for review and compliance with established requirements and obtains permits when required; identifies issues and prepares solutions for drainage and floodplain.
• Develops, implements, and monitors professional services and construction contracts; verifies work completed and processes associated design and construction payments; negotiates and mediates differences with contractors and reviews change orders.
• Evaluate and respond to technical inquiries from inspectors, consulting engineers, developers, and contractors; provide direction to consultants regarding the review and approval of plans, construction specifications, details, and reports for private development and capital projects; review exhibits and descriptions for easements and right-of-way acquisition.
• Prepares council agenda items for assigned capital, private development, or other special projects; attends meetings with consultants, developers, contractors, and other staff as necessary; conducts site inspections as necessary for private development and capital projects at all phases of construction.
• Acts as City Engineer or Assistant Director as required; performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No direct supervision exercised; may exercise occasional administrative and functional supervision for specified activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• Five (5) years’ experience as a Professional Engineer with one year of progressively responsible supervisory experience.

License and Certification:

• Licensed and Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas or the ability to obtain Texas licensure within 6 months of hire.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to weather and construction hazards.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds.

***Please complete the Work History section in full, including all relevant past employment. Resumes may be attached to the application; however, they will NOT be accepted in place of the official application form.

Applications may be obtained by visiting our website at www.forneytx.gov and submitting online. Veterans are encouraged to apply.***

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Medical Insurance
The city is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans through United Healthcare:

• $6,000 Deductible HSA Plan (up to a $3,000 HRA reimbursement HSA City Contributions)
• $2,500 Deductible EPO Plan

Employee health coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
Dental Insurance
The city offers a dental plan through United Healthcare Dental:

• UHC DPPO

Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
Life Insurance
Basic group life insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year.

Voluntary products are also available to full-time employees and include supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, cancer insurance, and critical care.
Other City Paid Plans

• Teladoc -All full-time employees have access to TELADOC
• Short Term Disability - Provided to all full-time employees at no cost through NY Life.
• Long Term Disability - Provided to all full-time employees at no cost through NY Life.

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. TMRS is a qualified tax deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the city provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
Additional Group Benefits
Other benefits are:

• Deferred Compensation plan
• Direct deposit
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Personal leave
• Sick leave
• Social Security
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program