Senior Engineer - Road & Bridge

Williamson County; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamson County is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead and perform advanced transportation, drainage, and land development projects. The role involves planning, analysis, and design, as well as helping train staff and manage budgets and schedules for multiple construction initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a PE license, a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, and extensive roadway design experience. Knowledge of GIS and AutoCAD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Eight (8) years roadway geometric and drainage design experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and engineering development systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly advanced planning, engineering analysis and design of transportation, drainage, and land development projects.
• Assist with training and development of staff and training materials.
• Prepare PS&E and prepare reports from engineering studies.
• Oversee budgets, schedules and resource requirements for construction projects.
• Coordinate safety projects and public hearings; liaise with public and agencies.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

HEC-HMS

Job description

Reporting directly to an assigned Supervising Engineer. Performs highly advanced transportation, drainage, and land development engineering projects.

• Performs highly advanced planning, engineering analysis and design of transportation, drainage, and land development projects
• Assists with training and development of engineering and planning staff and aids with training materials
• Assists with development of Division budget
• Compiles statistical data and prepares reports utilizing engineering studies
• Performs highly advanced and complex engineering analysis and design of hydraulic structures and conveyance systems
• Serves as department liaison for technical concerns for the public, Commissioners Court, contractors and internal and external department and agencies
• Prepares transportation engineering plans, specifications & estimates (PS&E)
• Analyzes and prepares floodplain and detention studies
• Monitors and supervises project quality control efforts and deliverables to ensure project is completed efficiently and effectively
• Oversees and manages a variety of project budgets, schedules, work plans and resource requirements for various construction projects
• Aids in the development and implementation of the Williamson County Long Range Transportation Plan
• Oversees the analysis of subdivision plats, construction plans, permits and compliance measures for various Land Development and Road and Bridge projects
• Aids with the implementation of subdivision regulation amendments
• Assists with coordination of safety projects
• Prepares technical correspondence to professional consultants, other governmental entities and the public
• Reviews Floodplain Development Permits, including interpreting flood studies and determining site‑specific flood elevations
• Responds to drainage/floodplain complaints and coordinates with public to develop feasible solutions utilizing site visits, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and investigations
• Coordinates and prepares documents and updates for engineering meetings and public hearings
• Performs pavement field evaluations
• Identifies potential floodplain violations and collaborates with inspections on resolution
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – An Assigned Supervising Engineer
• Direct Reports – No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, heavy lifting and operating equipment
• Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather
• Regular travel between work sites
• Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, bacteria, fungus and high noise levels

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Eight (8) years roadway geometric and drainage design experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and engineering development systems and software

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• P.E. (Professional Engineer) Licensure

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid Texas driver’s license

Required within six (6) months of employment

• Texas P.E. (Professional Engineer) Licensure within 6 months

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Ten (10) years of roadway geometric and drainage design experience
• Seven (7) years of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Floodplain Development experience including 3D flood modeling experience
• Four (4) years of pavement design experience
• Knowledge of GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
• Six (6) years traffic engineering experience
• CFM (Certified Floodplain Manager) Certification

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.