ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER

City of Anna, Texas; Anna (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Anna, Texas is seeking an Assistant City Engineer to oversee daily CIP management, plan reviews, and construction inspections under the City Engineer. You will coordinate staff, interact with the Director of Public Works, and assist in long‑term planning and budgeting for streets, utilities, and flood control systems.

Qualified candidates hold a Texas-registered Engineering degree with a PE license and at least 6 years’ related experience or equivalent; AutoCAD and GIS proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mathematics, or other science approved by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.
• Must possess a Professional Engineering License in the State of Texas.
• Must be familiar with AutoCAD and GIS.
• Must possess a valid Class “C” Driver’s License at the time of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and MVR check.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional engineering expertise in the design and construction of CIP projects.
• Review, evaluate and approve engineering and construction documents (drawings, plans, designs, contract documents, specs, cost estimates, environmental documents).
• Oversee planning and implementation of CIP from planning to record keeping in CAD and GIS.
• Assist with managing engineering agreements and construction contracts, including change orders.
• Provide directions to consultants and contractors regarding plans, construction specifications, and reports for CIP.
• Evaluate and respond to technical inquiries from staff, consultants, developers, and contractors.
• Supervise staff, including prioritizing work, conducting performance evaluations, training, and hiring decisions.
• Assist with developing the division’s budget and special engineering studies for future expansions.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent (Texas Board of Professional Engineers approved).

Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas

Basic computer skills: databases, spreadsheets, word processing/typing

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

The City of Anna, Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

Under general supervision of the City Engineer, the Assistant City Engineer will be responsible for daily activities in management, assessment, and plan review of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as well as construction inspections. The Assistant City Engineer will coordinate the operations of assigned staff, on identification and design of projects and assist with evaluating the impact of development on existing infrastructure. This position will work closely with the City Engineer, Director of Public Works and Assistant Director of Public Works, in assessing and evaluating engineering design needs for long‑range planning.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Provide professional engineering expertise in the design and construction of CIP projects.
• Review, evaluate and approve a variety of engineering and construction documents, including drawings, plans, designs, contract documents, technical specification, cost estimates, environmental documents and reports.
• Oversee planning and implementation of the CIP from planning, concept, design, construction to record keeping in CAD and GIS.
• Assist with managing the administration of engineering agreements and construction contracts as well as negotiating and recommending change orders.
• Provide directions to consultants and contractors regarding the review and approval of plans, construction specifications, details, and reports for Capital Improvement Projects.
• Evaluate, coordinate and respond to technical inquiries from staff, consultants, developers and contractors.
• Investigate and respond to inquiries and complaints; review CIP plans for compliance with City standards.
• Supervise staff, which includes prioritizing work and projects; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions or recommendations.
• Assist with managing and participating in the development of the division’s budget.
• Assist with preparations of special engineering studies and reports; conduct comprehensive studies for planning future expansions including streets, utilities, flood control systems and other public works projects.
• Prepare analytical and statistical reports on engineering operations and activities.
• Assist with the management and enforce floodplain regulations for the City of Anna.
• Travel to and attend meetings, conferences and training.
• Assist with establishing and coordinating a variety of special projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering programs, provisions, processes, and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mathematics, or other science approved by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, plus 6 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess Basic: Database, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing skill.

Must possess a Professional Engineering License in the State of Texas.

Must be familiar with AutoCAD and GIS.

Must possess a valid Class “C” Driver’s License at the time of employment.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and MVR check.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.

ENVIRONMENTAL/ WORKING CONDITIONS

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions. Continuously exposed to one or two elements such as noise, intermittent standing, walking, pushing, carrying, or lifting. May involve some travel and/or work is at times, in the evening or during the night hours. The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks are not as varied as those positions with high‑level diversity and decision‑making.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; and frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste, or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

Explore our benefits of working for the City of Anna!

We offer a complete benefits package to full‑time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long‑term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.