City Engineer

City of Maypearl; Bryan (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bryan seeks a City Engineer to lead the Engineering Services Division under the Public Works umbrella. You will plan, organize, oversee, and review professional, technical, and administrative staff across all programs related to Engineering Services.

The role requires a PE in Texas or reciprocity within 1 year, a CFM or ability to obtain, and a strong background in public works, streets, and utilities. This is a full-time position with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering with 8+ years of public works experience.
• Experience leading and managing staff.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas or eligible for reciprocity within 1 year.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or ability to obtain.
• Class C driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engineering goals and priorities.
• Oversee design of infrastructure and project management.
• Direct development proposals and capital improvement planning.
• Review construction plans for subdivision development.
• Interface with management, boards, City Council, and the public.
• Address public concerns on streets, drainage, and floodplain.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

The City of Bryan is accepting applications for City Engineer. Under broad supervision and direction from the Public Works Director, this position plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of professional, technical, and administrative staff performing difficult and complex support related to all programs and activities of the Engineering Services Division.

Hiring Pay Rate:

$140,000-$170,000/year (depending on qualifications & certification)

Responsibilities:

• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of engineering and traffic services goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
• With assistance from subordinate supervisors, oversees the work of engineers performing design of infrastructure, engineering review, and project management of development projects.
• Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws, including: making employment decisions regarding hiring/termination; assigning major projects and reviewing work to ensure quality and timely completion; assisting in staff development and training; approving time; evaluating performance and addressing performance concerns; meeting with employees and management staff to identify and resolve problems; and performing other personnel actions to ensure productivity and quality standards are maintained.
• Directs, coordinates, and manages the planning, organization, coordination, control and completion of development proposals.
• Reviews and approves construction plans for subdivision development.
• Reviews, manages, and presents Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
• Supervises construction inspection of public infrastructure required for development.
• Provides recommendations and assists in capital improvement planning for the City with respect to streets, storm water, water and sanitary sewer.
• Sets engineering standards of design and construction for streets and storm sewer.
• Provides interface and communication for the department with management, boards, City Council, and the general public.
• Addresses concerns from the public with regard to streets, drainage, and floodplain.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering plus at least 8 years of professional engineering experience with public works, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and water supply systems; OR a Master’s degree plus at least 6 years of experience as listed above; OR a Ph.D. plus at least 4 years of experience as listed above; OR an equivalent combination of related education, experience, certification, and training may be considered;
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience is required;
• Must be registered as a licensed professional engineer in the State of Texas or have the ability to gain reciprocity within 1 year of hire;
• Must be a certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or have the ability to obtain certification within the time frame set by management;
• Must possess a Class C driver’s license.