Plan Review Engineer

City of Maypearl; Hutto (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Maypearl is seeking a Plan Review Engineer in the Engineering Department. Under the City Engineer, you will review plans, perform engineering analyses, and prepare reports for planning staff and City Council.

You will engage with inspectors, assist in field decisions, and support multiple projects from conceptual design to close-out. You will utilize civil engineering software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, EPA SWMM, StormCAD and AutoCAD, and you will communicate effectively with internal

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil engineering processes.
• Experience with standard software (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, EPA SWMM, StormCAD, AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances and codes governing construction.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.

Responsibilities

• Reviews plans and specs to ensure compliance with development codes.
• Performs engineering research, prepares reports, and makes time/effort estimates.
• Confers with inspectors and conducts construction inspections.
• Assists with field changes decisions and investigative work.
• Prepares development submittals and reports for commissions and council.
• Supports tracking and management of multiple initiatives for the city engineer.
• Operates with Microsoft 365 and Bluebeam and maintains documentation.

Skills

Civil engineering

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

EPA SWMM

StormCAD

AutoCAD

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Project management

Documentation

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Overview

Title: Plan Review Engineer

Department: Engineering

Status: Full-Time

FLSA: Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the general supervision of the City Engineer, this position will perform engineering work related to the review, construction, investigation, development, and design of engineering projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Reviews plans and specifications submitted by developers to ensure that they are in compliance with the City development codes and ordinances
• Engages in engineering research, prepares engineering reports, makes computations, and makes time and material estimates
• Confers with and advises inspectors of construction projects and conducts inspections of projects during construction.
• Participates in reaching decisions as to necessary field changes
• Performs investigative work related to engineering activities
• Prepares reports to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council including preliminary plats, final plats, and other development related submittals
• Works on special projects and reports for the Engineering Department
• Utilizes technology including but not limited to: Microsoft365 and Blue Beam
• Assists with tracking and managing multiple initiatives and projects for the City Engineer and the engineering team
• Ensures prompt responses to internal and external personnel
• Manages incoming and outgoing correspondence, including but not limited to, Service Extension Requests, Master Applications, Traffic Impact Analysis scopes, and Subdivision Construction items
• Maintains discretion and confidentiality of information in relationships with internal and external customers
• Handles materials for project close-out and prepares records for archive
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of civil engineering processes
• Knowledge of industry standard computer programs (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, EPA SWMM, StormCAD, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes that govern construction
• Skilled in developing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external personnel
• Skilled in verbal and written communication
• Skilled in handling and prioritizing tasks
• Skilled in project management
• Skilled in developing workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents
• Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints
• Ability to offer excellent customer service skills, possess interpersonal skills, tactful in dealings with stakeholders and co-workers.