Senior Infrastructure Engineer & Project Leader

Public Works-Utilities Drainage; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Round Rock invites applications for a Staff Engineer in Public Works-Utilities Drainage. Under limited supervision, you will manage the design, bidding, and construction of projects and develop design plans to meet City standards and budgets.

The role requires a PE license in Texas or the ability to obtain within 12 months, a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and at least four years of engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes proposed engineering, transportation and public infrastructure associated with private development and/or capital improvements.
• Facilitates the design and issues approval of proposed or commissioned projects.
• Reviews and manages assigned projects, including leading project meetings; evaluating plans and recommending design alternatives; and reviewing technical studies in coordination with Principal and Senior Engineers.
• Coordinates project activities by scheduling meetings, responding to technical inquiries, and collaborating with engineers, surveyors, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Provides guidance on regulations and code interpretation, identifies potential issues, and recommends solutions.
• Monitors project budgets, cost estimates, and schedules to ensure alignment with timelines and fiscal constraints; recommends payments and fee assessments within established guidelines; and supports fiscal oversight of contractor activities.
• Administers construction contracts and permits, and maintains accurate project records, reports, and documentation.
• Participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees, Planning and Zoning Commission meetings, and/or task forces to provide technical engineering advice and information based on assigned area of responsibility.
• Provides expertise by analyzing, reviewing, and critiquing development projects and plans.
• Reviews capital improvement projects, private development engineering plans, and specifications to ensure compliance with health, safety, and welfare requirements; coordinates with internal departments, citizens, and stakeholders to address inquiries, comments, and concerns.
• Assists in performing in-house design, detailing, and drafting of capital improvement projects. Collaborates with consultants and contractors to assist in developing solutions to complex design issues across a variety of projects.
• Participates in amending, interpreting, and implementing City ordinances and policies to improve and provide an adequate degree of safety in response to the changing market demands in design and construction.
• Updates and maintains numerous reference materials, manuals, and brochures, which may also include forms, checklists, plats, board packets, reports, and/or other related information.
• Examines the effectiveness of the department processes and proposes improvements to department management or the Senior Engineer.
• May serve as the City’s designated Floodplain Administrator.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The City of Round Rock invites applications for a Staff Engineer in Public Works-Utilities Drainage. Under limited supervision, you will manage the design, bidding, and construction of projects and develop design plans to meet City standards and budgets.

The role requires a PE license in Texas or the ability to obtain within 12 months, a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and at least four years of engineering experience.