Engineer III (Graduate Engineer)

City of Pasadena, TX; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical

City medical clinic

Virtual medical visits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match 200%

Vacation accrual schedule

Job summary

The City of Pasadena is seeking an Engineer III (Graduate Engineer) to oversee and complete advanced technical plan review duties related to commercial, residential, right of way management, pipelines, and floodplain development. The position will coordinate responsibilities and provide direct supervision, leadership, and training to plan review staff.

You will serve as a liaison between applicants, internal departments, and external agencies to ensure code compliance, review permits for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in plan review or related civil engineering work.
• Engineer in Training certification in Texas; ability to obtain Tx CFM within 1 year.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid Texas driver's license with good driving record.
• Preferred: Tyler Software experience and bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and complete advanced technical plan review duties for commercial, residential, ROW, pipelines, and floodplain development.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate plan review staff; provide leadership and mentoring.
• Coordinate with applicants, internal departments, and external agencies to ensure code compliance.
• Review permits for completeness, constructability, and code compliance; conduct field inspections as needed.
• Provide interpretations of codes and resolve plan review issues; prepare reports for boards and Council.
• Maintain licenses, certifications, and professional credentials; support permitting matters department-wide.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Engineer in Training

MS Word & Excel

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Tyler Software

Job description

Duties

The Engineer III (Graduate Engineer) is responsible for overseeing and completing advanced technical plan review duties related to commercial, residential, right of way management, pipelines, and floodplain development. The position will coordinate responsibilities and provide direct supervision, leadership, and training to plan review staff. The Graduate Engineer serves as a key liaison between applicants, internal departments, and external agencies to ensure compliance with adopted codes, ordinances, and development regulations. Manages and performs commercial and residential plan reviews, construction drawings, and permit applications for completeness, constructability, and code compliance. Performs right of way plan reviews for development, pipeline crossings and telecommunications for constructability and code compliance. Provides interpretations of adopted codes, policies, and regulations, and resolves complex or disputed plan review issues. Answers technical questions from applicants, design professionals, contractors, and staff regarding plan review comments, corrections, and code interpretation. Performs field inspections on an as-needed basis to support plan review accuracy and resolve construction issues. Reviews FEMA elevation certificates and provides floodplain information related to development. Performs Certificate of Occupancy inspections for new tenants or businesses applying for occupy of an existing developed property and provides detailed report of inspection. Serves as a primary point of contact for property owners, developers, builders, design professionals, and the public regarding plan review status, requirements, and timelines. Participates in Pre-development Review meetings and maintains working knowledge of platting and development cases. Performs residential fill permit reviews for completeness and code compliance. Prepares correspondence, reports, and documentation for internal use, boards, commissions, and City Council as assigned. Supervises, trains, mentors, and evaluates Engineering plan review staff. Works closely with various City departments on permitting matters and complaints. Maintains all required licenses, certifications, and professional credentials. Works the assigned schedule and complies with City attendance and timekeeping policies. Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field; with one (1) to three (3) years' experience. Engineer in Training in the State of Texas. Certified Floodplain Manager or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record. Preferred: Experience with Tyler Software for Permitting. Bilingual (English/Spanish)

The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.


• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.


• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.


• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.


• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.


• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:




• Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.


• From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.


• From 11 to less than 21 years of service – four weeks of vacation per year.


• From 21 to less than 26 years of service – five weeks of vacation per year.


• From 26 years of service and up – six weeks of vacation per year.