What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Professionals position at City of Baytown, TX?
Salary : $53,854.00 - $105,481.00 Annually
Location : 2123 Market St Baytown, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 25-00046
Department : Public Works
Division : Engineering
Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025
Job Summary
Join our Public Works and Engineering team to make a difference in our community! We're looking for engineers to work on important projects that improve roads, utilities and other public services. Be part of impactful projects that enhance public services and create lasting value - apply today!
An Engineering Professional will provide project management and coordination of projects including public buildings, roads, and utility infrastructure. This includes : assisting in scoping of the project with the end user; obtaining proposals; participating in contract negotiations; developing plans, quality assurance activities; reviewing construction plans and specifications (including constructability reviews); negotiating amendments; preparing and tracking schedules, reviewing and preparing cost estimates, managing construction costs, reviewing pay estimates and change order requests; obtaining complete as built contract documents. Ensures that work is performed in accordance with contract plans, specifications, City codes and ordinances.
Duties
Associate Engineer I & II (Yearly Salary : $53,854 - $75,346 DOQ)
The Associate Engineers provide general civil engineering support. They are the City's representative in reviewing proposed infrastructure and planning for future infrastructure needs. They collaborate with management, engineers, and end-users to establish goals and monitor results. As the Associate Engineer, you will provide review of plans for public or private buildings, roads, and utility infrastructure; and will utilize engineering and asset management principles to evaluate future needs and prepare future Capital Improvement Plans (CIP).
Engineer (P.E.) (Yearly Salary : $66,699 - $83,374 DOQ)
Our Engineers manage and train engineering staff and provide general civil engineering support. They act as the City's representative in reviewing proposed infrastructure and planning for future infrastructure needs. As Engineer, you will collaborate with management, engineers, and end-users to establish goals and monitor results; provides review of plans for public or private buildings, roads, and utility infrastructure; and utilize engineering and asset management principles to evaluate future needs and prepare future Capital Improvement Plans (CIP).
Senior Engineer (P.E.) (Yearly Salary : $84,385 - $105,481 DOQ)
The Senior Engineer develops and maintains a five-year Capital Improvement Plan by utilizing existing water, wastewater and storm drainage master plans, runs the existing water computer model and oversees updates to master plans. These individuals develop plans to address chronic flooding issues; produce plans and specifications to bid capital improvement projects; review drainage reports and floodplain issues as part of the development review; and lead the effort to improve the development review process. As Senior Engineer, you will review commercial and residential plans and determines
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or institution.
- Associate Engineer I will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or institution.
- Associate Engineer II will have Engineer-in-Training certification and two or more years experience in professional level Civil Engineering design or project management related roles.
- Engineer (P.E.) will have Professional Engineer License (Obtain Texas P.E. license within six months); and four years experience in a professional level civil engineering or project management role.
- Senior Engineer will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; P.E. registration in Texas, or ability to obtain it within one year; and five (5) years of experience in a professional level Civil Engineering design or project management role.
These positions require a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of engineering practices and principles, construction techniques, and governmental agency's codes and regulations. Knowledge of building design; surveying; map and plan reading; project management; and contract administration. Knowledge of computers and project management software programs. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to negotiate contract change orders. Effective public relations and customer service skills. Ability to plan, organize, assign, and coordinate the activities of the division. Ability to analyze information, develop courses of action, and make recommendations. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.
Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.
Overall Position Strength Demands
Light Work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well - 365 days a year.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Holistic Health & Wellness
Retirement
7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match
Disability Insurance
Long-term Disability : voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability
Training and Tuition Assistance
Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education in Engineering, or a related filed?
How many years of engineering experience do you have?
Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)
Do you have any municipal engineering experience?
Please list any current Engineering Licenses or Certifications you possess. If you do not have any, please put N / A.
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Salary : $53,854 - $105,481