Engineering Services Administrator/ Engineering Manager

City of Garland; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Garland seeks a seasoned professional to oversee the Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement program from design to construction, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Strong leadership of staff and consultants is essential to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role requires a Civil Engineer with PE license, 8–10 years' experience, and the ability to coordinate permits and interagency reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field required.
• 8–10 years of related experience with supervisory duties.
• PE license in Texas or ability to obtain in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Water/Wastewater CIP from design through construction.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for plans and city codes.
• Coordinate designs with agencies and obtain permits.
• Manage project budgets during design and construction.
• Develop asset management and long-term plans.
• Lead staff and consultants for analyses and studies.
• Review invoices from design engineers and contractors.
• Provide guidance on hydrologic issues and reports to Council.
• Coordinate with departments on site permits and CIP reviews.

Skills

Water distribution

Wastewater collection

Public works

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Design principles

Microsoft Office

GIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in civil engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

Summary

Responsible for overall management of Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement plan from design to construction completion to ensure the projects, Public Works construction and other related programs are monitored and conformed to federal, state, and local regulations and ordinances.

Pay Range

: $102,043 - $143,000 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensure compliance of Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement plans including Water, Wastewater mains and Wastewater Treatment plant upgrades to the approved federal regulations, state regulations and city Code of Ordinance and policy specifications.
• Coordinate designs with other cities, state and federal agencies that may be impacted and/or have jurisdictional control within certain areas of the proposed project and obtain permits when necessary.
• Responsible for managing project budget during design and construction phase. Review any deviations or variations of construction from approved plans and make decision of acceptability.
• Develop and implement asset management and long-term planning for improvements to the Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems.
• Coordinate staff and consultants needed for complex analyses and engineering feasibility studies.
• Develop policy and procedures for water/wastewater operations.
• Provide guidance on hydrologic issues.
• Assists with reports to City Council. Assist with water resources management programs with North Texas Municipal Water District.
• Manage response to customer inquiries with appropriate actions, coordinate customer claims for property damage with Risk Management.
• Monitor, modify and/or develop new procedures and processes to review and approve Capital Improvement plans.
• Coordinates with other departments by reviewing water/wastewater construction plans for site permit applications, CIP projects and attend pre-construction meetings.
• Review and analyze the effect of new federal or state legislation on city water/wastewater plans, facilities, and programs.
• Review and approve design engineer and contractor invoices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• 10 years related experience.
• 3 years supervisory experience
• Registered Professional Engineer

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education / Experience:

• Master’s degree in civil engineering, Municipal Engineering or a related field of study
• 10+ years experience in public works design and/or construction
• Professional Engineer License
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of Water distribution system and wastewater collection system, construction principles and the ability to effectively apply means & methods of good construction to public works projects
• Extensive knowledge of design principles for public works construction
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local land development regulations
• Extensive knowledge of Civil Engineering principals, techniques and practices
• Advance skill in Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, GIS
• Ability to read, write and interpret construction documents and plans
• Ability to effectively communicate written and orally in English

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license
• Licensed Professional Engineer as certified by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.