Graduate Engineer I or II, Project Engineer, or Senior Project Engineer

City of San Marcos, TX; San Marcos (TX); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Marcos is seeking dedicated engineers to manage and oversee vital capital improvement projects. With a focus on infrastructure development, positions are available from Graduate Engineers to Senior Engineers, all offering competitive salaries, telework options, and excellent benefits. Ideal candidates will possess a Civil Engineering degree and the necessary certifications to contribute meaningfully to the city's growth.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paternal leave

Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life)

Tuition assistance

Hybrid work schedule

Generous disability insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or similar from an ABET-accredited university.
• EIT Certification and 2 years of relevant experience preferred for Graduate Engineer II.
• PE License required for Project Engineer and Senior Engineer roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital improvements projects across water, wastewater, drainage, and transportation.
• Plan, design, and oversee construction for various infrastructure projects.
• Act as engineering liaison for airport project specifics.

Skills

Project Management

Planning

Designing

Construction Oversight

Engineering Liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

EIT Certification (Texas)

PE License

Job description

Have a degree in Civil Engineering or a similar engineering field? The City of San Marcos is hiring within our Engineering and Capital Improvements Department. This position manages capital improvements projects across various sectors, including water, wastewater, drainage, transportation, and airport improvements. These projects help develop the complex system that is San Marcos, enabling citizens and visitors to enjoy the city.

We seek highly motivated individuals eager to learn and grow. Our core values include Professionalism, Innovation, Customer Experience, Integrity, and Teamwork. We offer a competitive compensation package with telework options and excellent benefits. Our benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, paternal leave, holidays, and insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, and life). The City participates in a 2:1 matching retirement plan through TMRS, facilitating earlier retirement. We also provide a hybrid work schedule (up to 16 hours telework per week) and tuition assistance. Additionally, we offer generous disability insurance and paid leave options. Working for the City means engaging in meaningful and impactful work.

These positions may include (see job descriptions for specifics):

1. Serving as a Project Manager on capital improvements projects.
2. Planning, designing, implementing, and overseeing construction.
3. Serving as engineering liaison for airport projects.

If you hold a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or a similar degree) from an ABET-accredited university, you may qualify for our Graduate Engineer I position, starting at $73,500/year.

If you also have your EIT certification for Texas (or have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam) and have 2 years of experience, you may qualify for our Graduate Engineer II position, starting at $80,500/year.

With your PE license (or if you meet all criteria for a PE), you may qualify for a Project Engineer position, starting at $90,000/year.

If you have your PE and 10 years of experience, you may qualify for a Senior Engineer position, starting at $100,000/year.

WORK HOURS

*8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday

*Flexible options such as teleworking and alternative start times are available.

• This position allows you to select an alternative start time between 7 am and 9 am, with a requirement to work 8 hours per day and complete work by 7 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Up to 2 days per week teleworking is permitted after the first 6 months.