Sr. Professional Engineer

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Holiday benefits

Medical, dental, vision

Vacation time

Pension plan

Parent-friendly employer

Professional development

Job summary

City of Fort Worth is seeking a Sr. Professional Engineer - Stormwater to lead complex capital infrastructure projects, primarily stormwater related.

The role requires guiding scope, schedule, and budget, managing consultants, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in civil engineering and Texas Professional Engineer licensure; 3 years of civil engineering experience with 2 years in design/construct; a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Texas; out-of-state PE requires Texas endorsement within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams on stormwater infrastructure projects from scope through budget and schedule.
• Manage consultants, review plans and specifications, and coordinate public meetings.

Skills

Project management

Stormwater engineering

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas

Tools

Hydrologic/Hydraulic modeling tools

Job description

Pay Range: $44.99 - $58.48/hr. | $93,574 - $121,646 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Sign-on Incentive: $8,000*** 50% paid after the completion of the first pay period, 50% paid after the completion of 6 months of employment.

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. Some evening/weekend work required. Hybrid work arrangements may be available after completing the initial six-month probationary period.

Exciting Opportunity Awaits! Are you ready to make a true impact on the community? Are you looking for a job that offers the perfect balance between work and life? Look no further! The City of Fort Worth is hiring, and we want you to be part of our amazing team.

Potential projects you will be a part of include any of the following:

• Lead teams in the development and initiation of complex capital infrastructure projects, primarily Stormwater-related, such as storm drain pipe rehabilitation, channel restoration, culvert design, and other stormwater improvement projects.
• Perform professional civil engineering work by leading teams to evaluate Stormwater-related issues and develop project scope, schedule, and budget for Stormwater Infrastructure capital improvement projects.
• Manage consultants, review consultant plans and specifications, conduct public meetings, and oversee contracts, amendments, and invoices.
• Collaborate effectively with City officials, residents, commercial entities, and other agencies to ensure project success.
• Work independently under the direction of an Engineering Manager while demonstrating strong leadership, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.

Perks & Benefits

• Career Pathway for this role: Sr. Professional EngineerEngineering ManagerSr. Capital Projects Officer
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Top-Notch Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 3 Weeks’ Vacation Time
• Robust Pension Plan
• Voted Best Place for Working Parents 2025
• Professional Development Opportunities

Why Fort Worth?

Join the fastest-growing big city in the U.S. We're committed to serving over 1,000,000 residents.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field
• Three (3) years of professional civil engineering experience, two (2) of which must be related to civil engineering design and construction projects and/or infrastructure design/review of private development projects
• Possession of registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. If licensed in another state, continued employment will be contingent upon obtaining registration as a Professional Engineer within the State of Texas within six months of employment
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• At least seven (7) years of engineering experience; four (4) years of experience must relate to Stormwater management/drainage
• Project Management Professional PMP certification
• Highly familiar with fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage and civil engineering
• Experience with FEMA and other federal agencies' regulations and permitting

The Sr. Professional Engineer- Stormwater Job Responsibilities Include

• Performing construction project management and professional civil engineering work and leading teams to evaluate Stormwater-related issues and develop the scope, schedule, and budget for Stormwater infrastructure capital improvement projects to address these issues
• Ability to meet pressing deadlines and manage contracts and have to facilitate and coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional customer service, time management, communication, and writing skills are essential to address telephone, email, and public inquiries
• Reviewing consultant Plans and Specifications
• Reviewing contracts, amendments, and invoices, and performing other tasks as needed
• Providing direct support to the Engineering Manager and assisting in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, goals and objectives and making recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing and balancing.

Light Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.