Engineer III

City of Edinburg; Edinburg (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Life & AD&D insurance

Retirement plan with 7% employee + 2:1

100% paid medical & dental

FMLA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program

Access to fitness centers

Job summary

City of Edinburg seeks an Engineer III to design municipal water, sewer, storm drainage, and roadways. The role requires coordinating with multiple divisions and ensuring compliance with codes and city ordinances.

Qualified candidates will have a relevant engineering degree, PE license, and several years of experience. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, and a Texas driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Master's degree in related field and Professional Engineer license is required.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience.
• Six (6) years of experience.
• Must have a valid Texas Class C driver's license.
• Pre-employment drug test required at City's expense.
• Registered Professional Engineer with the State of Texas or approved equivalent.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design municipal water, sewer, storm drainage, and roadway systems.
• Review reports, drawings, specs, and calculations for compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Review/approve stormwater pollution prevention plans for new construction.
• Assist in residential, commercial improvement and subdivision plats.

Skills

English/Spanish bilingual

Driver's license

Education

B.S. in Engineering

M.S. in related field & PE license

Job description

ENGINEER III

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Engineer III to perform a variety of public infrastructure. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career in engineering? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!

The Engineering III earns competitive salary to commensurate with experience. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers.

ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A ENGINEER III

As an Engineer III, you spend your day designing municipal water, sewer, storm drainage, and roadway and traffic systems. Your job is essential, and you implement into City's infrastructure and coordinate effectively to resolve design or development issues. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise. This can include reviewing reports, drawings, specifications and calculations for water supply and sewage systems to ensure compliance with industry codes, regulations and City ordinances. You generally review and approve storm water pollution prevention plans for new construction. You also assist in residential, commercial improvement and subdivision plats. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in operations in infrastructure, and you finding genuine enjoyment in what you do!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A ENGINEER III

• Bachelor's degree of Science in Engineering degree or equivalent
  • Master's Degree in related field and Professional Engineer License
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience
  • Six (6) years of experience
• Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the city's expense
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer with the State of Texas or approved equivalent with relevant experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.

Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Engineer III position!

Location: 78541

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.

Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.