Summary
2 Positions Available Under the direction of a licensed engineer, develops, reviews, and executes civil engineering projects for the Engineering Division of the Public Works or Water Utility Services Department.
Primary Duties
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs civil engineering work to develop plans and recommendations for civil engineering projects such as feasibility studies, design of water, sanitary sewer, storm drain, streets, pedestrian improvements, and detention facilities.
- Meets with citizens, businesses, and outside agencies to discuss engineering issues.
- Under supervision of a licensed engineer, prepares plans, specifications, estimates, special provisions, and funding documents.
- Conducts various meetings including pre-bid, bid-opening, and pre-construction.
- Serves as Project Manager for in-house design and construction projects.
- Serves as Project Manager for selected consultant projects.
- Performs other duties assigned by engineers in support of the Engineering Division and/or Water Utility Services including possible job rotation.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
- May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
- Performs other related and assigned duties as required.
- Driving is essential.
Qualifications
Required:- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
- Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) must be passed within 12 months of employment.
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
- Engineer in Training certificate from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Preferred:- Related civil engineering work experience.
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.
