PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - CIVIL ENGINEER

EP ENERGY; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

The Civil Engineer position with El Paso County Public Works requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and at least two years’ experience in road and building construction, with review of plans, cost estimates and inspections. You will supervise design and construction, coordinate with contractors and agencies, and ensure compliance with county standards.

The role involves field inspections, preparing reports and maintaining records, with opportunities for growth and professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college; two years in road/building construction; two years in plan reviews, cost estimates, inspections.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training providing the required knowledge and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, directs and supervises design and construction projects and reviews contractor work.
• Coordinate design criteria, schedules, priorities, and deadlines for civil engineering projects.
• Inspect workmanship, materials, and equipment to ensure conformance with specs and safety standards.
• Prepare reports, cost estimates, and design documents for public works projects.

Skills

Civil engineering

Plan reviews

Cost estimates

Inspections

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GPS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GPS

Job description

Acceptable Experience and Education Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited College or University and two (2) years experience in road and building construction, with two (2) years’ experience in plan reviews, cost estimates, and inspections.

Minimum Qualifications Acceptable Experience and Education Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited College or University and two (2) years experience in road and building construction, with two (2) years’ experience in plan reviews, cost estimates, and inspections. Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and the Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering. Certificates And Licenses Required Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso. Preferred: E.I.T. Certification Must meet continuing education requirements to retain licensure(s) – Texas (every 2 years) National (every 3 years) In order to access the County’s network and systems, a personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date. Typical Duties

Essential Duties Establishes, defines, directs and supervises the design and implementation of engineering plans and specifications prepared in-house; and review and inspect those prepared by contract workers; Establishes and reviews design criterion and parameters for civil engineering projects; Prioritizes and schedules engineering projects and adheres to set deadlines; Coordinates departmental design and construction work; Plans, designs, reviews and directs the development of County civil engineering public works projects; Assists with the direction and/or prepare computations, draft and design plans and specifications; Enforces safety rules and regulations; Instructs surveying crews in the establishment of street centerlines, horizontal and vertical control points for County civil engineering projects; Supervises the inspection of workmanship, materials and equipment used in construction of engineering projects; Reviews and interprets subdivision plans, specifications, proposals and structures prepared by private consultants and contract workers; Coordinates projects with entities such as the Army Corps of Engineers and utility companies; Provides technical support to other County departments; Prepares reports, road construction specifications and cost estimates for construction projects; Inspects and evaluates condition of structures, road surfaces and construction projects and ensures conformance to design specifications, safety standards, and County regulations; Monitors project construction to assure adherence to proper construction methods, materials specifications: County guidelines; and makes required modifications to plans and specifications; Reviews project plans, specifications and estimates and confers with the proper authorities as required; maintain accurate records in relation to projects and inspection and progress reports of same; Conducts on-site field inspections to monitor progress of assigned projects; Coordinates with other county employees as well as individuals from other organizations including contractors, architects, and engineers; Provides technical advice to various personnel regarding design, construction, or program modifications or structural repairs; Attends and participates in meetings, training, and information sessions; Assists in the development of long term master plans; Maintains project documents, change orders, field reports, etc.; Complies with budgetary policies and adheres to budget appropriations; Assists in the preparation and submission of grant applications for federal funding; Coordinates with Facilities pertaining to renovations and inspections; As directed may estimate time and cost of proposed projects;

Contingent upon specialized areas of work may perform the following duties Enforces County building and construction regulations by sending notices and notifying inspectors Informs the general public about various guidelines pertaining to development requirements. Responsible for enhancement designs of recreational parks; Coordinates with various entities pertaining to transportation projects; Verifies surveys, easements, or lease correspondences, legal descriptions, calculate metes and bounds using GPS equipment.

Other Important Duties* Performs other job related duties, within reason and capabilities as directed. Substitutes, for staff during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations; Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills; As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.

Job Summary Summary of Position The Civil Engineer under general supervision, supervise, direct, design and review civil engineering plans and specifications, and construction projects. The incumbent conducts inspections of construction in progress and assists in the coordination of construction of projects. Additional Information

Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: engineering principles and practices as they relate to civil engineering, surveying, drafting and design; road construction methods and materials, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings and other structures; techniques and methods of computing cost estimates and preparing specifications in road and building construction; practical application of engineering science and technology; design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models; applicable codes and ordinances pertaining to civil engineering and public works projects; both the English and Spanish languages; County Subdivision and Design Standards and Regulations. Depending on area assigned: Drafts all engineering drawings, field maps and designs required of department in the support of Public Works projects using drafting and design software; GPS, Auto CAD Civil 3D. Skill/Ability to: read, comprehend, evaluate, and prepare technical engineering documents, plans, and design specifications; maintain records; prepare written and oral reports; apply principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various projects; identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports; establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work. Pass a Criminal Background Investigation; Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and necessary elements of performance:

Organizational Relationships Reports to :CIP & Design Engineer, Flood Plain Program Engineer, Public Works Deputy Director, Public Works Director. Directs: Engineering Support Staff: some oversight to contractors. Other: Has frequent contact with other County employees and the general public

Benefits El Paso County offers a very comprehensive benefit package (some benefits may not apply to part time or temporary employees) consisting of the following:

HOLIDAYS 16 holidays per year as recognized.

VACATION Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees. 10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service). 15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service). 20 days (15 years of service or over).

SICK LEAVE Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.

MISCELLANEOUS PAID LEAVES Military Leave – 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service. Bereavement Leave – 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.

Medical Health Benefits

Plan Costs – Biweekly Rates

Medical Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) No Discounts EE Only $5.34 EE & Spouse $145.30 EE & Children $101.93 EE & Family $200.09 6% Wellness Discount EE Only - $5.02 EE & Spouse - $136.58 EE & Children - $95.81 EE & Family - $188.09

Core Plan No Discounts EE Only - $35.70 EE & Spouse - $226.41 EE & Children - $174.96 EE & Family - $322.25 6% Wellness Discount EE Only - $33.56 EE & Spouse - $212.83 EE & Children - $164.46 EE & Family - $302.92

RETIREMENT Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.

Deferred Compensation Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.

LIFE INSURANCE Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.

RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.

SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre‑tax basis.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP) Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.

EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.

01 Which of the following best describes your highest level of education in Civil Engineering or related field?

• High School Degree or equivalent
• 30 to less than 60 hours of college coursework
• More than 60 hours of college coursework
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

02 Which of the following best describes your experience in road and building construction?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 to less than 2 years experience
• 2 to less than 4 years experience
• 4 to less than 5 years experience
• 5 to less than 6 years experience
• More than 6 years experience

03 Which of the following best describes your experience in plan reviews, cost estimates, and inspections?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 to less than 2 years experience
• 2 to less than 3 years experience
• 3 to less than 4 years experience
• 4 to less than 5 years experience
• More than 5 years experience

04 Which of the following best describes your status with regard to the E.I.T. (Engineer-in-Training) Certification? Please select all that apply:

• I am currently not certified
• I am currently certified with the State of Texas
• I am currently certified nationwide
• I currently hold an expired E.I.T. certification

05 Do you possess a valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso?

• Yes
• No

06 I UNDERSTAND In order for my application to be considered complete, I must answer all the questions in this application. Incomplete or illegible applications will be rejected. A résumé and/or other documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See Résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question