ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER

City of Amarillo; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Amarillo is seeking an Assistant City Engineer to lead the design and review of public works and infrastructure projects. You will support teamwork through strong communication with leadership, interdepartmental teams, and by administering City ordinances.

This role is dedicated to public infrastructure projects and advancing community development with clear collaboration and technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 6+ years in public works or private development design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas or able to obtain license within six months.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Oversees design and review of public works and infrastructure projects.
• Directs department personnel in plans and specs for arterial street and utility design.
• Reviews design elements of developments and advises on improvements.
• Assists in budget development and cost estimates.
• Coordinates with other departments and external engineers.

Skills

Civil engineering

GIS

CAD

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

GIS software

AutoCAD / CAD software

Job description

STARTING PAY

$72,169/yr. or increase DOQ

SUMMARY

The City of Amarillo is seeking exceptionally organized, reliable, and skilled leaders for the position of Assistant City Engineer in support of current and future City projects and local development. Persons applying for this position will be responsible for the design and review of public works and infrastructure related projects. This person will support teamwork through exceptional communication with organizational leadership, interdepartmental team members, and by administering City ordinances. This person will support the community through effectively managing public infrastructure projects.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Public Infrastructure Management
  • Supervises and directs department personnel in the preparation of plans and specifications for public works and infrastructure projects such as arterial street design, arterial storm sewer design, water and wastewater utility design, and other City division projects as assigned.
  • Design and prepare projects that include hydrological, hydraulic, street/storm sewer alignment and grade, water utilities, wastewater utilities, airport paving, navigational aids, drainage, parks, public buildings, and other unique public works improvements.
  • Reviews and comments on the civil engineering portions of projects prepared by the CP&DE Department and other City Divisions.
  • Participate in public infrastructure planning and designs and prepare project proposals.
  • Develops probable cost estimates for future projects and assists in developing budget requests.
  • Reviews, comments, and makes recommendations on design elements of proposed and privately designed developments.
  • Reviews, comments, and makes recommendations to City Engineer on street, alley, storm sewer, drainage structure, water and wastewater projects designed by consulting engineers that affect City facilities.
  • Reviews, comments, and makes recommendations on floodplain management submittals such as development permits and Letters of Map Change applications.
• Contract Management
  • Prepares and administers developer agreements for private development within City limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction area.
  • Prepare recommendations for public works project and consultant contract awards.
  • Prepares project change orders and related redesign of construction projects.
  • Prepares purchase specifications for engineering software, surveying equipment, and construction material testing equipment.
  • Assists project staff in obtaining repairs and maintenance for projects that have been completed.
  • Reviews contractor submittals on projects.
• Interdepartmental Collaborations
  • Prepares participation costs for projects requiring property assessments, other public entity participation, utility company participation, and/or City participation.
  • Reviews subdivision plats, right-of-way encumbrance agreements, development site plans, and public utility easements.
  • Prepares information from traverse and existing plat data for easements, right -of- way dedications, property acquisitions and annexations.
  • Assists in selecting consulting engineers for projects and engineering reports.
• Programs Administration
  • Investigates complaints from the public concerning potential drainage, pavement, and utilities problems, recommending viable solutions.
  • Assists the City Engineer in preparing the Department annual operating budget and capital improvement program.
  • Directs preparation of project designs and drafting.
  • Coordinates the scheduling of CIP project designs.
  • Oversees document storage and retrieval systems.
  • Prepares engineering reports for proposed public works improvements.
  • Provides information, documents and engineering assistance to the public, utility companies, other public entities, and railroad companies on public works projects and private projects that affect City facilities.
  • Assists the City Engineer in administering paving, utility cut, right-of-way, flood damage mitigation, platting and subdivision development ordinances.
• Policy Development
  • Assist in the development and approval of municipal code and development policies
  • Assists the City Engineer in annually updating the applicable sections of the City Standard Specifications.
  • Supervises citywide standards for design and drafting using design workstations, design software, plotters, printers, and survey equipment.
• Supervisory Function
  • Performs routine evaluation and appraisal of department staff including.
  • Supervises construction projects, including periodic inspections for compliance with plans and specifications and periodic review of materials.
  • Provide supervision for the daily operation of the design team of surveyors, designers, engineers, and inspectors to design and construct public works projects.
  • Provides structured training for new and current employees as needed to maintain proficiency in various systems, equipment, and software.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field and a minimum of six years of public works project design and/or private development design-related experience. Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer with the Texas Professional Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors or currently licensed in another jurisdiction and able to obtain within six months. Valid Texas Driver’s License Required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Understanding and knowledge of the discipline of civil engineering.
• Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to effectively use highly technical computer applications, such as GIS or CAD.
• Ability to learn new software and improve processes with existing software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skill.
• Ability to operate computers and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical computations.
• Ability to obtain Certified Floodplain Manager accreditation preferred.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The employee is also required to, finger, walk, hear, speak, see, and talk. It also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in a dynamic environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.