Civil Engineer

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled civil engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing engineering design for municipal public works, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in civil engineering principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. With a focus on professional growth, this position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for advancement within the organization. If you are passionate about contributing to community infrastructure and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design for municipal public works.
• Inspect and test materials used in construction.
• Estimate construction costs for projects.

Skills

Civil Engineering Principles

Project Management

Technical Report Writing

Construction Inspection

Cost Estimation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Performs general civil engineering field and office work.

• Essential Functions:

  • Perform engineering design for municipal public works (either streets/drainage engineering or water utilities engineering);
  • Estimate construction costs for projects;
  • Inspect and test materials used in construction; inspect construction in progress and upon completion;
  • Write construction specifications and assemble plans;
  • Provide information to the public related to public works facilities;
  • Provide assistance to developers, landowners, and real estate agencies on engineering issues related to subdivisions or property.
    

  Perform related duties as required.

Based on qualifications applicant may be eligible for a Civil Engineering Associate I, Civil Engineering Associate II, Civil Engineer I, Civil Engineer II, or Civil Engineer III.


Civil Engineering Associate I (Salary starts at $67,260.96)
Completion of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the ability to perform the primary duties listed below;
Primary duties include:

• Perform quantity take-offs for small projects;
• Ability to prepare letters, memos, and draft reports with minimal corrections;
• Performs related work as assigned.

Civil Engineering Associate II (Salary starts at $70,628.48)
Completion of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field with 2-4 years of applicable civil engineering experience or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the ability to perform the primary duties listed below;
Primary duties include:

• Basic knowledge of plan preparation for small projects;
• General understanding of the City of Lubbock Standard Specifications and general engineering principles;
• Performs related work as assigned.

Required: Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam

Civil Engineer I (Salary starts at $81,758.56)
Completion of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field with 4 years of applicable civil engineering experience or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the ability to perform the primary duties listed below;
Primary duties include:

• Design smaller projects (under $1 million) and understands the process through bidding;
• Manage small projects prepared by consultants;
• Prepare technical reports and memos with oversight;
• Resolve minor construction issues and development issues;
• Performs related work as assigned.

Required: Licensed Professional Engineer

Civil Engineer II (Salary starts at $85,847.84)
Completion of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field with 5 years of applicable civil engineering experience or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the ability to perform the primary duties listed below;
Primary duties include:

• Has advanced skills in resolving construction and development issues that go beyond “city standards” based on engineering knowledge and experience;
• Completes all projects assigned in a satisfactory manner;
• Manage medium-sized (less than $5 million) projects prepared by consultants;
• Prepare technical reports and memos with minimal oversight;
• Performs related work as assigned.

Civil Engineer III (Salary starts at $90,140.23)
Completion of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field with 6 years of applicable civil engineering experience or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the ability to perform the primary duties listed below;
Primary duties include:

• Manage large-sized (greater than $5 million) projects prepared by consultants;
• Prepare technical reports and memos with no oversight;
• Review and approve more complex projects by others;
• Develop advanced technical expertise in one or more areas;
• Begin developing leadership skills beyond managing a project;
• Able to make presentations to co-workers and senior engineering staff;
• Performs related work as assigned.

*** Critical Infrastructure:This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components.This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of Civil Engineering related to water, sewer, street, and drainage design and construction.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and direct engineering projects;
• Perform professional engineering duties;
• Maintain effective working relationships with others by working with teams;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing; supervise the work of others.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently stand and walk during the shift;
• Occasionally climb stairs, ladders, and inclined surfaces; Frequently bend during the shift;
• Frequently kneel during the shift;
• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
• Frequently push and pull objects;
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
• Place arms above, at, and below shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.