Engineer, EIT/PE

ABOUT CEDAR PARK 
The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant suburb of over 83,000 residents, located 17 miles northwest of downtown Austin and recognized for its quality of life in the fast-growth dynamic Central Texas region. Cedar Park is the fourth largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, shares a border with Austin, and is ideally situated for corporate headquarters with a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. With deep roots as a small community and ability to retain a hometown feel, it is known for its outstanding schools, probusiness climate and relaxed family environment. Named one of the Best Suburbs for Growing Families and Best Small City in America in 2020, Cedar Park offers all the benefits of life in an emerging first ring suburb in a region known for its high tech, innovation and live music, with desirable neighborhoods, an entrepreneurial business environment, and an effective, well managed city government.

VISION
We image the City of Cedar Park as a family-oriented community, one of compassion, integrity, diversity and many faiths. We are an attractive destination, a leader in business development and committed to an exceptional quality of life for all. 

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Engineering Services Manager, the Engineer EIT/PE performs high-level engineering-related duties in the City’s Development Services Department including, but not limited to, reviewing and processing commercial and residential development services applications and providing technical support and information to internal and external customers of the City.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

 

• Reviews and approves plats and site development plans for commercial and residential development for compliance with City Codes and Ordinances with emphasis on drainage, grading, floodplain and water quality requirements;
• Prepares written technical comment letters for reviews of development applications; 
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders on engineering issues and concerns and works towards a positive outcome
• Works with Development Services staff to ensure ordinances and standards are being met for proposed development projects
• Serves on the Development Services Committee, to discuss and make decisions on development-related questions and concerns;
• Attends development meetings and construction meetings to give engineering guidance to developers, contractors, and citizens;
• Maintains the computer based tracking system (MyPermitNow) to show status of all city plat, subdivision, various permits and construction plan submittals;
• Reviews the City’s right-of-way construction permitting, including network nodes for 5G service, for compliance with City Codes and Ordinances;
• Reviews residential grading permits, floodplain development permits, drainage studies for development projects for compliance with City Codes and Ordinances;
• Responds to citizens’ inquiries and requests for engineering related information such as drainage, floodplain, grading, easement, and water quality issues in person, over the telephone and via email;
• Performs site visits and field inspections for projects under review and construction and coordinates resolution for potential construction problems with City inspector, contractor, engineer, and owner;
• Coordinates with City’s GIS Department for maintenance of record drawings for public and private projects in database;
• Assists the City’s Floodplain Administrator in their duties including issuing permits for development in City’s floodplain and enforcing requirements of the City’s Floodplain Management Regulations on development projects;
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Engineer, EIT

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in Engineering with major course work in civil, environmental, or biological and agricultural studies; Or, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

Required: EIT Certification 

Preferred: 

• Experience with GIS, Auto-CAD and My Government Online web application
• Experience with the FEMA regulations and the City of Austin Drainage Criteria Manual
• Certified Floodplain Manager certificate

Must possess a Valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record or have the ability to get one in 30 days. 

Engineer, PE

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in Engineering with major course work in civil, environmental, water resource planning, or biological and agricultural studies; Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

Required:

• At least four (4) years of experience
• PE Certification in Texas

Preferred: 

• Experience with GIS and Auto-CAD and My Government Online web application
• Experience with the FEMA regulations and the City of Austin Drainage Criteria Manual
• Certified Floodplain Manager certificate

Must possess a Valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record or have the ability to get one in 30 days. 

Knowledge & Technical Skills:

Knowledge of: Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and practices of drainage analysis and design as applicable to a municipal setting; thorough knowledge of the related federal, state, and local ordinances, laws and regulations; thorough knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting Department activities.

Skill/Ability to: communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public; ability to conduct necessary research and compile comprehensive reports; write routine reports and correspondence; and establish and maintain effective relationships with public officials, superiors, subordinates, and the public with a willingness to provide top level customer service. 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Engineering Services Manager
Directs:      This is a non-supervisory position
Other:         Works closely with City departments, co-workers, general public, and representatives of various organizations and agencies. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Cedar Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. As an EEO employer, the City will conduct its staffing activities, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, training, and separation in accordance with Federal, State, and Local EEO laws and regulations as they affect the City. The City of Cedar Park will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, veteran status, or disability.   

Salary : $34 - $51