Senior Project Engineer

cityofconroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 95,414 - 116,617; Full time

Job summary

City of Conroe seeks a Senior Project Engineer to oversee and manage complex municipal infrastructure projects, including water, sewer, streets, drainage, and signal systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, ensuring regulatory and quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field with five years of civil engineering experience (municipal preferred), is registered as a Texas Professional Engineer,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of civil engineering experience, some of which are with a municipality, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas; certified as Floodplain Manager.
• Familiarity with various types of engineering software preferred.
• Possession of a valid class "C" Texas driver's license or higher.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage complex municipal civil engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and budget constraints.
• Supervise project teams and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Design calculations

Field surveys

Team collaboration

Contractor supervision

Payments handling

Final inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Project Engineer is a responsible, professional, and technical position with duties including, but not limited to, overseeing and managing complex engineering projects within the municipality including infrastructure development, maintenance, and improvement projects. This role involves ensuring project compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, supervising project teams, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver projects efficiently and within budget. This professional should have extensive knowledge in water, sewer, streets, drainage, and signal infrastructure services. Work is performed with considerable independence within the framework of established procedures, City of Conroe, and departmental policies.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of civil engineering experience, some of which are with a municipality, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements: Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas; certified as Floodplain Manager. Familiarity with various types of engineering software preferred. Possession of a valid class "C" Texas driver's license or higher.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge to perform all calculations for design, computer programs, utilizing specifications and setting standards.
• Ability to sit for a long periods time, preparing plans and reviewing engineering plans submitted by others for public infrastructure improvements.
• Ability to go to the job site to participate in surveys, field observations, and walk over construction sites for observation and collection of data.
• Ability to work with other subordinates to accomplish the project management goal of surveying, designing, planning and specification preparation.
• Ability to participate, foster, and encourage all members of the division to work as members of a team.
• Ability to supervise contractors, prepare payments, and perform final inspection for project finalization.
• Prepares highly complex and technical reports; documents policies and procedures; performs research.

Physical Demands

The work is light work and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: hearing, mental acuity, speaking, repetitive motions, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Benefits

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $106,016 annually.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.