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Engineer III (Graduate Engineer)

coptx
Pasadena, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/18/2026

Duties The Engineer III (Graduate Engineer) is responsible for overseeing and completing advanced technical plan review duties related to commercial, residential, right of way management, pipelines, and floodplain development. The position will coordinate responsibilities and provide direct supervision, leadership, and training to plan review staff. The Graduate Engineer serves as a key liaison between applicants, internal departments, and external agencies to ensure compliance with adopted codes, ordinances, and development regulations. Manages and performs commercial and residential plan reviews, construction drawings, and permit applications for completeness, constructability, and code compliance. Performs right of way plan reviews for development, pipeline crossings and telecommunications for constructability and code compliance. Provides interpretations of adopted codes, policies, and regulations, and resolves complex or disputed plan review issues. Answers technical questions from applicants, design professionals, contractors, and staff regarding plan review comments, corrections, and code interpretation. Performs field inspections on an as-needed basis to support plan review accuracy and resolve construction issues. Reviews FEMA elevation certificates and provides floodplain information related to development. Performs Certificate of Occupancy inspections for new tenants or businesses applying for occupy of an existing developed property and provides detailed report of inspection. Serves as a primary point of contact for property owners, developers, builders, design professionals, and the public regarding plan review status, requirements, and timelines. Participates in Pre-development Review meetings and maintains working knowledge of platting and development cases. Performs residential fill permit reviews for completeness and code compliance. Prepares correspondence, reports, and documentation for internal use, boards, commissions, and City Council as assigned. Supervises, trains, mentors, and evaluates Engineering plan review staff. Works closely with various City departments on permitting matters and complaints. Maintains all required licenses, certifications, and professional credentials. Works the assigned schedule and complies with City attendance and timekeeping policies. Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field; with one (1) to three (3) years' experience. Engineer in Training in the State of Texas. Certified Floodplain Manager or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record. PREFERRED: Experience with Tyler Software for Permitting. Bilingual (English/Spanish)

 

The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees. For example:

  • Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
  • The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
  • Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
  • The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
  • As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
  • Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
    • Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
    • From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
    • From 11 to less than 21 years of service – four weeks of vacation per year.
    • From 21 to less than 26 years of service – five weeks of vacation per year.
    • From 26 years of service and up – six weeks of vacation per year.

 

 

 

Salary : $3,500

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