Engineer - Watershed Protection

CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas 76701 United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 20, 2024
  • Salary: Depends on Qualifications USD
  • Full Time
  • Engineering
  • Natural Resources
  • Job Description

    Summary

    WHY WORK FOR WACO:

    • Meaningful and challenging work
    • Make a difference and improve communities
    • Competitive Salary and Benefits
      • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
      • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
      • Education Assistance Program
      • Paid Parental Leave
      • Employee Assistance
      • Longevity Pay
      • And More!
    Chance to do work you are passionate aboutJob SecurityDesire to give back Required:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Civil, Hydrologic Agricultural or related field
    • Three years' experience in civil engineering or engineering plan review
    • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Professional Engineer (PE) License by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers
    Preferred:
    • Master's Degree
    • Texas Driver's License
    • Floodplain Manager Certification

    Position Description:

    Under general supervision, develops, designs, reviews, and executes engineering projects. Responsible for signing and sealing calculations, designs, and reports completed under their direct supervision; verifies compliance with design standards and City codes.
    Manages civil projects (public works, public utilities, traffic, stormwater, and development) through all phases from initial project assignment to completion according to project schedules, budgets, state and federal regulations and City standards.

    Primary Duties:
    • Maintains project files, documents, and records; prepares reports on program activities and performance.
    • Prepares plans, specifications, estimates, special provisions, and funding documents.
    • Conducts various meetings including pre-bid, bid openings, and pre-construction.
    • Reviews engineering designs for in-house, consultant and developer plans.
    • Develops notices, exhibits, and presentations for public meetings.
    • Receives and reviews cut sheets; proposed changes for projects; and submittals for design engineers.
    • Provides technical support for various meetings and workshops including Board of Adjustments; Plan Commission; and weekly Plan Review.
    • Interprets, applies, and explains codes and regulations.
    • Assists with the preconstruction meetings for private development within City right-of-way.
    • Performs other duties assigned in support of Engineering.
    • Position assigned to Public Works - Watershed Protection:
      • Reviews complex development plans and specifications for compliance with code of ordinances for drainage, transportation, floodplain, geotech and/or other areas of design.
      • Reviews abandonment of easements and rights-of-way and encroachment cases for compliance with city code of ordinances.
      • Provide technical support to other City Departments, Public Works and Watershed Protection in areas of expertise.


    The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

    To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

    Why Work For Waco:
    • Meaningful and challenging work
    • Make a difference and improve communities
    • Competitive Salary and Benefits
      • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
      • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
      • Education Assistance Program
      • Paid Parental Leave
      • Employee Assistance
      • Longevity Pay
      • And More!
    Chance to do work you are passionate about Job Security Desire to give back
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Waco
    • City of Waco

    Waco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.

    Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.

    The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.  Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.

    Governance and Organization

    Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.

    The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.

    The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.  

    The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.

    With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.

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