Find & Apply For Civil Engineer Jobs in McKinney, Texas

Between $95k and

$138k

Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Collin County $65k

• $115k Per Year Senior Civil Engineer I
  MCKINNEY-CITY OF
  

Occupation:

Civil Engineers

Location:

Mckinney, TX

• 75069
  

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

10/15/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

10/18/2026

Expires:

11/14/2026

Job #: 17082993

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

Bachelor's Degree Experience

120 Month(s) CDL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Benefits Help for .

SENIOR ENGINEER I

• SALARY RANGE (E13)
  $95,484.96
• $138,456.43/Annually
  $45.90
• 66.

56/Hourly

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under the direction of the CIP Manager, manages capital improvement projects from inception to completion relating to roadways, drainage systems, water/wastewater systems, and various traffic improvements throughout the City of McKinney. Tasks included but are not limited to: design or study management/development/review, project schedule/budget estimating and tracking, project procurement and construction management, and public/stakeholder outreach. Additionally, they will be required to manage various contracts and conduct meetings with consultants, engineers, agencies and homeowners as needed for project development. Performs other related work as required.

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.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

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 When Assigned to Senior Engineer I Duties of Civil Engineer II carry over, in addition to: Provides technical direction, training and support to other divisional professionals and other City departments.

Assists the CIP Manager in the supervision and guidance of other CIP team members, including work assignments, time management, and professional development.

Serves as a subject matter expert for 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 CIP Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

Ability to embrace and embody the Citys 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.

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 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.

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 Senior Engineer I Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Professional Engineering (PE) License.

Ten (10) years Civil Engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 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.