Summary
Will be placed on salary schedule based on qualifications and experience. The following is a listing of the job classifications as Land Development Engineer: GRADUATE ENGINEER I - SALARY RANGE (E6)
$63,728.50 - $92,406.70/Annually $30.63 - 44.42/Hourly
CIVIL ENGINEER I - SALARY RANGE (E11)
$79,352.00 - $115,060.40/Annually $38.15 - 55.31/Hourly
CIVIL ENGINEER II - SALARY RANGE (E12)
$85,402.51 - $123,834.70/Annually $41.05 - 59.53/Hourly
SENIOR ENGINEER I - SALARY RANGE (E13)
$89,673.17 - $130,025.60/Annually $43.11- 62.51/Hourly
SENIOR ENGINEER I - SALARY RANGE (E14)
$96,397- $139,777.50/Annually $46.34- 67.20/Hourly
WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named “The #1 Best Place to Live in America.” Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why we exist.
OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.
SUMMARY OF POSITION Under the direction of the Development Engineering Manager, performs or assists with managing tasks associated with development review including but not limited to: engineering plan review for residential subdivision and commercial site development; attending Development Review Committee meetings; conducting meetings with consultants, engineers, property owners, and residents; planning public infrastructure systems, including streets, drainage, water, and sewer systems; and project management tasks including cost estimates, easement acquisition, schedule management, and construction observation.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.
- Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
- Contribute to a positive work culture.
- Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
- Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
- Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.
Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES When Assigned to Graduate Engineer I - Assists with review of civil engineering plans, site plans, and plats for residential, commercial, and public land development projects that may include grading, drainage, paving, water, sewer, and other similar systems; verifies right-of-way and easement dedications, drainage requirements, parking, paving, and other improvements are in compliance with local, state and federal standards and codes.
- Acts as a liaison with consultants and external engineers.
- Responds to public inquiries and inter-departmental inquiries relating to land development functions.
- Confers with the supervisor and other departmental professionals and composes various forms of written documentation in acquiring information for accurately performing essential functions such as civil engineering drawings, plats, standard construction specifications and details, and design standards.
- Assists with site inspections during all stages of construction projects.
- Coordinates with other agencies including Collin County, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), and others.
- Contributes to updates of City ordinances, design manuals, standard details, and construction specifications.
- Performs research and routine clerical functions.
When Assigned to Civil Engineer I Duties of Graduate Engineer I carry over and are performed with minimal assistance, in addition to:
- Reviews and manages offsite infrastructure and master plan infrastructure projects with minimal assistance.
- Reviews and manages developments within the City’s Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) with minimal assistance.
- Provides technical direction and support to other department personnel and other City departments.
- Represents the Engineering Department at Pre-Development Meetings with developers.
- Assists with the preparation, review, and execution of easements, agreements, ordinances, and other similar legal documents.
When Assigned to Civil Engineer II Duties of Civil Engineer I carry over and are performed independently, in addition to:
- Reviews and manages high priority and large planned developments with minimal assistance.
- Serves as Team Lead on the Engineering Design Manual or Engineering Standard Details Committees.
- Assists with the review of engineering studies, including Traffic Impact Analyses, Water and Sewer Studies, and Flood Studies.
- Presents information and recommendations to City Council and other leadership with respect to land development projects.
When Assigned to Senior Engineer I Duties of Civil Engineer I & II carry over and are performed independently, in addition to:
- Assists the Development Engineering Manager in the supervision and guidance of other land development team members, including work assignments, time management, and professional development.
- Serves as a subject matter expert for land development or a specific civil engineering discipline.
- Monitors industry trends and offers recommendations for implementation of innovative technical advancements.
- Performs supervisory activities in the absence of the Development Engineering Manager.
When Assigned to Senior Engineer II Duties of Civil Engineer I & II and Senior Engineer I carry over, in addition to:
- Independently guides and mentors other land development team members, including work assignments, time management, and professional development.
- Assists the Development Engineering Manager with workload planning and adherence to the plan.
- Develops and implements citywide strategies for the development process and development standards.
- May supervise other Development Engineering staff.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS - Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
- Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
- Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
- Know the principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the preparation of plans and specifications of various projects with emphasis on traffic and transportation engineering.
- Know the principles of logical or synthesis functions and working with several concrete and abstract variables as necessary to analyze major problems.
- Ability to keep up with current trends, developments, and legislation pertinent to civil, traffic, and transportation engineering.
- Know the materials, techniques, and equipment applicable to the area of specialization and the technical aspects of the field. Perform skilled coordinated movements, such as drafting on AutoCAD, utilizing drafting and engineering instruments and equipment.
- Ability to research methods, analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Ability to know, interpret and explain the applicable laws, codes, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures as they relate to Civil Engineering and Traffic Engineering.
- Ability to know and use engineering and legal professional language.
- Ability to prepare and control the budget.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Able to effectively use interpersonal skills in a tactful, patient, and courteous manner.
- Exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
- Ability to mentor, train, and motivate others.
- Supervise and perform complex and technical engineering duties in the coordination and direction of civil engineering projects.
- Prepare plans and specifications and review engineering project cost estimates.
- Adapt approved engineering methods and standards to the design and construction of a variety of projects.
- Utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information, such as technical study reports, engineering drawings, budget printouts, zoning and subdivision codes, planning maps, engineering designs and city ordinances.
- Ability to work from construction plans, shop drawings, and sketches, perform data entry, maintain records, and prepare reports.
- Able to work independently with minimum supervision and meet schedules and timelines.
- The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates, and customers with respect.
- Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
- Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the below specified education and experience requirement. When Assigned to Graduate Engineer I - Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Engineer-in-Training certificate (or Engineer Intern certificate) from any state.
When Assigned to Civil Engineer I - Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Texas Professional Engineering (PE) License, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months.
- Four (4) years Civil Engineering experience in municipal and/or land development engineering; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
When Assigned to Civil Engineer II - Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Texas Professional Engineering (PE) License, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months.
- Seven (7) years Civil Engineering experience in municipal and/or land development engineering; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
When Assigned to Senior Engineer I - Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Texas Professional Engineering (PE) License, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months.
- Ten (10) years Civil Engineering experience in municipal and/or land development engineering; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
When Assigned to Senior Engineer II - Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Texas Professional Engineering (PE) License, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months.
- Thirteen (13) years Civil Engineering experience in municipal and/or land development engineering; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - Must pass a drug screen and background check.
- Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License
Physical Demands/Supplemental
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Some tasks require visual and sound perception and discrimination and oral communications ability.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
The City offers a full complement of benefits:
Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Medical and Childcare Account (FSA)
- Mental Health Care and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- City-paid and VoluntaryLifeInsurance
- City-paid and VoluntaryLong Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance through Aflac
Additional Benefits - Legal Services through Legal Shield
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year)
- Wellness Program (earn up to $600 per year)
Retirement - Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
- Mandatory 7% employee contribution
- City match 2:1
- 5 year vesting
- Retire after 20 years of service, or age 60 with 5 years of service
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
Paid Time Off (PTO) - Paid Vacation (80 hours per year for new hires; tieredincreases after 2 yrs)
- Sick Leave (135 hours per year for yourself and immediate family)
- Paid Parental Leave (80 hours for birth, adoption, or placement of a child in foser care)
- Ten Paid Holidays
- Personal Day
- Optional compensatory time for hourly employees
- Compensatory time for salaried employees
For more detailed information, please see the City of McKinney's summary of benefits .
Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2024 12:00 AM Central
