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Position Summary:

The City/Graduate Engineer plays a critical role in the planning, development, and maintenance of essential city infrastructure. This position involves working closely with various city departments, contractors, and the public to ensure projects meet city standards, codes, and regulations while supporting sustainable growth and enhancing the quality of life for residents. The City/Graduate Engineer will oversee and execute projects related to water and sewer systems, streets, drainage, and other public works, providing technical expertise, project management, and budget oversight. This role requires both hands-on involvement in engineering design and strategic coordination to meet the community's evolving infrastructure needs.

Reporting Structure:

This position reports to the City Manager and supervises the Construction Inspector. The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related to, or a logical assignment for, this class. Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates programs, plans, services, staffing, equipment, and infrastructure of the division. Determines work procedures and prepares programs and actions to ensure compliance requirements for local, state, and federal regulations and programs are met. Formulates and implements short- and long-range plans to meet needs in all areas of responsibility, including transportation, road and other infrastructure project design, engineering, and construction management. Studies and standardizes internal policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations in collaboration with the Director of Public Services. Develops and/or implements and maintains the City's Transportation Plan that includes mobility planning, maintenance programs, and the construction of roadways and other infrastructure projects. Reviews and/or supervises the review of private project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations, standards, and adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans in infrastructure. Plans and controls the City's traffic signal development, maintenance, and programming, and street maintenance activities to achieve optimum mobility within the City. Acts as the City's liaison with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and other local, state, and federal agencies in the development of and maintenance of local, regional, state, and federal roadway systems in all matters affecting the City of Alvarado's mobility, growth, and development. Coordinates and interacts with various regulatory and governmental agencies, and consults various data sources concerning engineering standards, regulatory compliance, and requirements for development activities Represents the City as a member of various committees and organizations. Coordinates with railroad companies to ensure railroad crossings and signalization meet the City's safety and long-range development goals. Prepares, negotiates, processes, and administers contracts with professional engineering, surveying, general, and subcontracting companies. Monitors construction projects and Public Works contracts and presents status reports of such projects as requested. Reviews and evaluates plans and specifications, reports and studies, and various drawings/diagrams for the purpose of checking accuracy, to provide recommendations, and to provide approval. Attends City Council workshops and meetings to provide staff input to the City Manager, Committee members, and City Council. Prepares and performs verbal and written presentations to City Manager, City Staff, Boards, Commissions, and City Council as required Responds to public or other inquiries relative to department policies and procedures. Works closely with other department and division heads, engineers, developers, and contractors regarding public works activities and projects. Prepares and manages a five (5) year Capital Improvement Program in collaboration with the Director of Public Services. Assists in the training of city personnel in transportation systems and techniques, construction management, and other areas as assigned. Prepares the department budget. Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license and complies with City of Alvarado driving policy. Performs other duties as assigned by the City Manager.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of civil engineering in assigned area, including streets, storm water systems, traffic controls, water, wastewater, and utility systems. Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in civil engineering. Methods and techniques of conducting engineering studies. Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information in the field of civil engineering. City Standard Construction Specifications & Design Requirements. Engineering contract requirements and the city funding process. Materials, tools, and equipment used in assigned engineering area. Principles of advanced mathematics. Office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications. Pertinent Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations Skill in: Research and analysis. Negotiation. Computers and applicable software. General inspection. Interpersonal relations.

Ability to:

Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Perform engineering services in assigned area including streets, storm water systems, bridges, traffic controls, water, wastewater and utility systems, and related public works areas. Apply principles and practices of civil engineering in assigned projects. Apply terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in the preparation of engineering reports and studies. Develop, review, and modify civil engineering plans, designs, and specifications. Investigate problem areas; conduct engineering studies and develop solutions and recommendations. Compile technical data and prepare statistical and narrative reports from field studies. Prepare and maintain civil engineering records and prepare reports. Operate office equipment, including computers, and support word processing and spreadsheet applications. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. An equivalent combination of education, experience, certifications, and training may be considered.

Education, Training, and Experience:

Graduate Engineer Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited university At least two (2) years of experience in the field of civil engineering, preferably related to development City Engineer Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited university Four (4) or more years of experience in the field of civil engineering related to development and/or capital engineering Certificates & Licenses Required Graduate Engineer Registration as an Engineer-in-Training in the State of Texas or the ability to obtain registration within six (6) months of the date of hire Valid Texas Class C Driver's License - driving record must be in compliance with City policy City Engineer Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or the ability to obtain a license within six (6) months of the date of hire Valid Texas Class C Driver's License - driving record must be in compliance with City policy Special Requirements May be required to work flexible hours, work during emergency conditions, and may require call-back status (in cases of emergencies)

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office setting with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to electronics work. Work may require exposure to outside weather conditions.