Engineer

Full Time
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Posted
Job description
JOB
Under general supervision, performs technical engineering work in the supervision, design and completion of construction, engineering, drainage/flood control, traffic control, and other civil engineering infrastructure projects and project components.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. Supervises professional and technical staff in the development, design, review, construction and maintenance of principal public works projects.Manages the bid process, construction contractors, and assuring overall integrity of projects and services provided.Performs technical analysis of engineering projects; evaluates need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations; reviews plans for conformity to uniform codes, local ordinances, and state and Federal regulations.Performs drafting and computing work; gathers, compiles, reviews and validates calculations and field data for the design, layout and construction of roadway, flood control, traffic control, infrastructure and related projects.Assumes the technical responsibility for coordinating/preparing/reviewing complete phases or components of projects, including engineering reports, calculations, plans and special provisions in accordance with City standards and codes.Coordinates the development of project design concepts and criteria.Monitors assigned projects, resolves discrepancies between field conditions and design plans, and recommends methods of resolving complex problems.Provides engineering analysis for drainage, pavement and traffic studies.Reviews and processes permits.Plans and manages assigned projects; observes jobsites to assure work quality and assure that jobsites and work activities are in compliance with all laws, regulations, policies and safety standards.Responds to questions from citizens and agencies on engineering projects and plans.Maintains records and files associated with engineering projects.Interprets and explains technical specifications, and Federal and state rules and regulations.Writes technical and analytical reports, and makes technical estimates of a specialized nature in connection with civil engineering projects.Attends public hearings and meetings as assigned or required.Performs other duties as assigned or required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Required Licenses or Certifications: Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.Registration as a Professional Engineer by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, OR must obtain registration within six (6) months of employment. Required Knowledge of: City organization, operations, policies and procedures.Fundamental principles, practices and techniques of civil engineering.Knowledge of civil engineering mathematics including geometry and trigonometryCivil engineering methods and practices for project planning, designs, technical plans, specifications, estimates, and reports.Principles of design, construction and maintenance of public works projects.Types of tests performed on construction materials and components.Principles of hydraulics and hydrology.Federal, state, city and county standards, protocols, specifications and guidelines for public works construction.Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) rules and regulations. Required Skill in: Ability to supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.Analyzing issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations based on findings.Interpreting and applying engineering standards and procedures, Federal and state rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.Reading and interpreting engineering plans and specifications, plats and other related documents.Analyzing and evaluating technical engineering data and construction documentation.Checking designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications of engineering projects.Reviewing and verifying mathematical calculations.Making accurate drawings and maps and keeping accurate field notes.Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees, officials, and representatives from other local, state and Federal agencies.Operating a personal computer utilizing complex engineering software applications, including CAD and GIS. Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment and is subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time; and subject to field review and observations performed outdoors in all weather conditions.Must be able to safely pull, push, lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to forty (40) pounds.May be required to work immediately before, during and after an emergency or disaster.NOTE: This position is designated safety and/or security sensitive.

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