Public Works Engineer

City of Victoria TX; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The City of Victoria TX is looking for a Public Works Engineer to provide engineering advice and technical assistance for various public works projects. You will assist in planning and executing projects related to street, drainage, water, and wastewater management.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a Texas Professional Engineer’s license. You will also oversee cost estimates, specifications, and ensure compliance with safety rules while working in an office environment. A comprehensive benefits package is offered to full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• Three years’ experience in public works engineering desired.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with satisfactory driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the investigation and design of public works projects.
• Prepare cost estimates and specifications for projects.
• Provide advice on long‑range public works improvements.

Skills

Administrative and management procedures

Understanding engineering plans

Preparing cost estimates

ADA Compliance knowledge

Engineering practices and methods

Organizational skills

Reporting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Texas Professional Engineer’s license

Job description

Job Summary

The Public Works Engineer provides engineering advice and technical assistance in the planning and executing of a wide variety of public works projects.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

• Assists City Engineer in the investigation, development and design of a variety of public works projects: street, drainage, water and wastewater.
• Participates in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications, inspection of construction projects, and preparation of plans, maps, notes, plats, profiles and other engineering records.
• Provides advice to department head in the formulation of long‑range programs for public works improvements.
• Participates in plat review, plan review, determination of tap fees, water or sewer line extension costs and design, industrial program and other utility functions.
• Performs duties in a safe and orderly manner, complying with all City and department safety rules.
• Regular attendance at work and arrives on time.
• Performs all other job‑related duties as assigned or as become apparent.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Texas Professional Engineer’s license, or ability to obtain license within a 12‑month period or at start date.
• Three years’ experience in public works engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with driving record that meets City guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Administrative and management procedures, practices, and techniques.
• Ability to read and understand engineering plans, subdivision plats, letting contracts and other engineering records such as technical materials, reports, and journals.
• Knowledge in preparing cost estimates and specifications.
• Knowledge of ADA Compliance through TxDOT.
• Ability to research techniques, methods, and procedures.
• General office policies, procedures, and practices.
• Records maintenance and retention practices and procedures.
• Engineering practices and methods.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs and operational needs.
• Utilizing office equipment and associated software programs, including conducting engineering research.
• Interacting tactfully and professionally with City staff, outside agencies, and the public.
• Ability to compile and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed action and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Presenting information to groups of varying size.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Benefits

The city offers a complete benefits package to full‑time employees that includes health, dental and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 City match, short- and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, paid parental leave, longevity pay and credit union.