Engineer I

City of Midland, Texas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TMRS retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Public service loan forgiveness

Credit union

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Midland, Texas invites applications for Engineer I in the Engineering Services Department to support planning, design, and implementation of capital projects across the City’s infrastructure.

You will design and manage project design efforts, supervise construction drawings and cost estimates, coordinate with consultants and regulators, and apply best practices to advance transportation, water, and utility systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; PE license in TX or ability within 6 months.
• Minimum of five (5) years civil engineering experience with design/management of capital improvement projects; municipal experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil3D, and other engineering software.
• Strong knowledge of transportation, water resources, utilities, and infrastructure design.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Design and/or manage the design of projects within the Engineering Services Department, ensuring adherence to standards, schedules, and budgets.
• Supervise the preparation of construction drawings, cost estimates, specifications, bid documents, and schedules.
• Coordinate with consultants, regulatory agencies, and contractors through planning, design, and construction phases to ensure compliance with codes and permitting.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to improve engineering processes and methodologies.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

Scope of Work

Join our dynamic team at the Engineering Services Department as an Engineer I and make a meaningful impact on our City’s infrastructure! Under the general direction of the City Engineer, or their designated representative, you will play a crucial role in the planning, design, and implementation of various capital improvement projects throughout the City of Midland. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, including road and drainage infrastructure, water and wastewater systems, parks and recreational facilities, and more.

Essential Job Duties

• Design and/or manage the design of projects within the Engineering Services Department, ensuring adherence to standards, project schedules, and budgets.
• Supervise the preparation of construction drawings, cost estimates, specifications, bid documents, and construction schedules.
• Coordinate with consultants, regulatory agencies, and contractors through planning, design, and construction phases to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Stay abreast of emerging industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements to continuously improve engineering process and methodologies.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Requires the ability to drive, site, stand, kneel, twist, climb, and lift moderate weight (up to 50 pounds). Will be exposed to seasonal temperatures while inspecting project sites. Protective clothing or equipment on job sites is required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, with a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months.
• Minimum of five (5) years of civil engineering experience, with experience in design/managing capital improvement projects; municipal experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil3D, and other relevant engineering software.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and standards, including but not limited to transportation, water resources, utilities, and infrastructure design.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.

• 2:1 Retirement Plan with TMRS
• Educational Tuition Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Midland Municipal Employee Credit Union
• Competitive pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
• PTO accrual
• Paid holidays