CIVIL ENGINEER IN TRAINING - EIT

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to evaluate and recommend changes, review and manage infrastructure and public improvement projects, provide engineering solutions for problems, and to address citizen concerns. This is accomplished by reviewing plans and specifications, designing solutions, expansion, construction or relocation projects, coordinating with developers, contractors, consultants, the public and departments, developing plans and specifications, reviewing proposals and plan documents, coordinating inspections, and responding to inquiries under the direction of the City Engineer. Other duties include assisting the public with maps and questions, and completing related administrative assignments and tasks.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

Must be certified as an Engineer-In-Training by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers or be able to obtain it within six (6) months of the date of hire as a condition of employment

Driver’s License Required – Y Type – C

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

# Code Essential Functions
1 S Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice
2 S Prepare plans, specifications and estimates for Public Works Infrastructure Improvements under the direction of the City Engineer.
3 S Manages construction projects by soliciting construction bids, facilitating pre-bid conferences, verifying calculations, finalizing recommendations, processing contract documents, issuing notices, monitoring project progress, recommending payments, and closing out projects.
4 S Assist other engineers with projects and related assignments
5 S Participates in regular project update meetings, taking calls from citizens, engineers, architects, contractors and developers, recommend solutions, and monitoring ongoing projects.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-
Organization Responsibility Level LEAD WORKER
Data Responsibility Gathers, organizes, analyzes, examines, or evaluates data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information.
People Responsibility Gives information, guidance, or assistance to people which directly facilitates task accomplishment; may give instructions or assignments to helpers or assistants.
Assets Responsibility Responsible for achieving considerable economies and/or preventing considerable losses through the management of a large division or minor department and/or handling of very large amounts of money.
Experience-Related Requirements Over two years and up to and including four years.
Vocational/ Educational Preparation Requires Bachelor's degree in engineering or the hard sciences such as architecture, chemistry, geology, biology, mathematics, or physics or a Master's Degree in Liberal Arts or Business.
Mathematical Requirements Uses mathematics involving the practical application of percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements, logarithmic, or geometric construction; may use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities; descriptive statistics; deductive geometry, plane and solid, and rectangular coordinates; mathematical classifications or schemes.
Communications Requirements Reads technical instructions, procedures manuals, and charts to solve practical problems such as assembly instruction for tools, routine office equipment operating instructions, and methods and procedures for investigations, and in drawing and layout work; composes routine reports and specialized reports, forms, and business letters, with proper format; speaks compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.
Judgement Requirements Responsible for actions of others requiring development of procedures and constant decisions affecting subordinate workers, crime victims, patients, customers, clients, or others in the general public; works in a very fluid environment with guidelines but significant variation.
Complexity of Work Performs work involving the application of principles of logical thinking, scientific, medical, or legal practice to diagnose or define problems, collect data and solve abstract problems with widespread unit or organization impact; requires sustained, intense concentration for accurate results and continuous exposure to unusual pressure.
Impact of Errors Impact of decisions is very serious - affects entire organization and the general public; or loss of life and/or damage could occur and probability is very likely.
Physical Demands Sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis; or sustained keyboard operations.
Equipment Usage Handles or uses machines, tools, or equipment requiring moderate instruction and experience such as large shop equipment and machines, firefighting apparatus, protective equipment, gang mowers, tractors, vehicles, police vehicles or light trucks, firearms, computers, peripherals, medical or dental equipment, software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, or custom applications, switchboard; or may repair power tools and light equipment and office machines.

Position : 1131003

Code : 1130-5

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : ENGINEERING

Grade : EX 118

Job Family : 17-2051.00 CIVIL ENGINEERS

Job Class : CIVIL ENGINEER

Posting Start : 07/08/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $32.51-$48.80