Plan Review Engineer

City of Maypearl; Hutto, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maypearl is seeking an engineer to support the City Engineer in reviewing, designing, and investigating engineering projects. The role requires coordination with developers, inspectors, and city staff, along with producing reports for planning bodies.

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of civil engineering processes, proficiency with standard software, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives with responsiveness to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Civil engineering

Communications

Project management

Time management

Customer service

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

EPA SWMM

StormCAD

AutoCAD

Job description

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.