What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer Associate II - Road & Bridge position at Williamson County?
Reporting directly to an assigned Engineer, responsible for providing technical civil engineering assistance to support various engineering projects for the Williamson County Department of Infrastructure.
- All engineering analysis and design activities will be performed under the supervision of a Texas Professional Engineer
- Provides civil engineering designs for street and drainage improvements
- Produces detailed engineering drawings and reports to support activities associated with street and drainage construction and/or improvements
- Produces hydrologic / hydraulic studies that include flood plain analysis, detention pond and storm sewer design / analysis and culvert / bridge analysis
- Provides engineering review of subdivision plats, construction plans and site development plans to ascertain their compliance with the County’s Subdivision Regulations
- Provides information to the public regarding development processes and permits
- Assists and answers questions from field crews and inspectors related to street and drainage construction activities
- Communicates with other county employees, external agencies, and the general public.
- Readily complies with departmental and county-wide policies and procedures
- Understands and follows oral and written instructions
- Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
- Performs special duties as assigned
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports directly to – An Assigned Engineer
- Direct Reports – No
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
- Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
- Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather
- Travel between work sites is required
- Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, bacteria, fungus and high noise levels
IRREGULAR HOURS
- Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
- May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
- Regular attendance is required
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- EIT (Engineer In Training) Certification
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
- Valid Texas driver’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Two (2) year of Civil Engineering related experience
EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
- Criminal background check: Yes
- Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
- Drug screening: Yes
- Physical exam: No
- Psychological exam: No
- Additional: N/A
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Salary : $93,481