Assistant City Engineer

Job Description:

Assistant City Engineer

Description

Job Summary
Performs supervisory and administrative duties in planning, coordinating, and implementing a wide variety of municipal engineering programs and projects for the City of Bryan.
Essential Job Functions

• Assists the City Engineer in the administration and management of division activities.
• Acts as Floodplain Administrator and the main point of contact for drainage-related questions on development and capital improvement projects. Will have the opportunity to design drainage projects and see them through construction.
• Oversees the Engineering GIS mapping and drafting staff and several Civil Engineers. Supervisory responsibilities include making employment decisions regarding hiring/termination; planning, coordinating, and supervising the execution of projects, work assignments, and workloads; assisting in staff development and training; providing timely, accurate, and thorough performance reviews; and developing a budget for supplies and other needs.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates engineering design and construction of public infrastructure projects as part of the Capital Improvement Program.
• Provides team leadership in the preparation of plans, contract documents, and specifications.
• Serves as project manager on engineering contracts for special studies and/or project design, and on issues relating to modifications or amendments to public policy issues.
• Estimates cost of proposed projects to aid in determining priorities, and project feasibility, and to ensure orderly disbursement of public funds.
• Participates in the master planning of infrastructure needs for the City.
• Reviews and modifies design guidelines, construction specifications, and construction details.
• Responsible for modifications to various ordinances.
• Reviews development proposals for compliance with city regulations and communicates these regulations to developers.
• Reviews and approves engineering designs, reports, plans, and specifications for infrastructure improvements for public and development projects.
• Implements departmental policies and assists in determining department policies and budgetary needs.
• Serves as acting Manager in the absence of the Department Head.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering plus at least six (6) years of professional engineering experience with public works, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and water supply systems; OR a Master’s degree plus at least four (4) years of experience as listed above; OR a Ph.D. plus at least two (2) years of experience as listed above
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience is required.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training will be considered.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
• Must be registered as a licensed professional engineer in the State of Texas or have the ability to gain reciprocity within one (1) year of hire.

Salary:

$80,500-$120,000/year (depending on qualifications)