Project Engineer

Gfoat; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement through TMRS

Paid vacation and sick leave

13 paid holidays

Wellness events & Free gym membership

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a Project Engineer in Killeen, Texas, responsible for the technical management of City facilities and infrastructure projects. This role requires a civil engineering degree and a minimum of three years' experience. Responsibilities include contract administration and compliance monitoring with regulations.

Benefits include health insurance, dental and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum of three years' professional civil engineering experience.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer contracts with engineering and architectural firms.
• Review construction plans for compliance.
• Communicate with consultants and contractors to address issues.
• Attend final inspections and review punch list items.
• Maintain accounting documents for capital improvement projects.
• Monitor compliance with local, regional, and federal regulations.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Contract negotiation

Compliance monitoring

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Construction engineering degree

Job description

Project Engineer

To plan, manage, and coordinate the implementation of technical studies, design, and construction of City facilities and transportation, drainage, water and wastewater infrastructure projects in compliance with the City's master plan and standards.

This position requires a civil engineer.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, negotiating, processing, and administering contracts with engineering, architectural, surveying, and other professional service companies, including drafting agreement documents, evaluating consultant fee proposals, and verifying compensation for professional services
• Reviewing the construction plans and related documents including bid package and ensuring compliance
• Communicating with the consultant and contractor to address technical and field issues and any conflicts in design and construction phase
• Attending final inspection, reviewing punch list items, and taking required measures for acceptance of City projects
• Reviewing construction materials or field test results and inspection reports and taking necessary steps
• Maintaining spreadsheets or other forms of documents for the accounting of Water and Sewer Bond funds, General Obligation Bond Funds for streets and drainage and other funding for Capital Improvement Projects (facilities, water, sewer, streets, and drainage)
• Monitoring local, regional, state, and Federal regulations on water, wastewater, highways, and drainage to ensure City compliance

Work Environment

• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, in high and precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration

Benefits

• Health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership

Education and Experience

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering, construction engineering or a closely related field; and
• Minimum of three (3) years professional civil engineering experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements

• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license within ninety (90) days of hire
• Must have a valid driver’s license by date-of-hire