Engineer IV

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay

This position is an exempt position at pay grade 218.

Bonus: $10,000 initial sign on bonus (external candidates only)

Attendance

Non - rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Overview:

The Engineer IV is responsible for the project management of Storm Water CIP and maintenance projects as well as Street CIP and maintenance projects. The Engineer IV will perfom advanced engineering work, oversee the work of entry level engineers and be responsible for estimating, planning, designing and implementation of work through contracts or by Public Works in house crews.

Responsibilities

• Performs and oversees Storm Water and Streets CIP and maintenance projects

• Integral role in all stages including but not limited to preliminary planning, design and EOR during construction activities for plans designed in house

• Coordinates and communicates with other City departments, public agencies, consultants and contractors

• Oversees preparation of layouts, sketches, details plans, specifications and estimates

• Integrate survey data in design software, perform details geometric design work using design software (horizontal/ vertical alignments)

• Prepare and draft plan sheets

• Prepare final bid packages (plan sheets, preparing contract documents, and compiling City specs)

• Quantify items required for scope of work and prepare cost estimates which include quantities for roadway, earthwork, signing/ striping, drainage and environmental items

• Performs advances design computations in preparation for various upcoming projects that support the infrastructure Management Program

• Performs plan review, reviews designs and details drawings for accuracy and constructability

• Assists and provides comments during plan review stages

• Prepares contract documents and service agreements needed to meet the needs of Public Works

• Conduct site visits and field investigations, evaluate existing conditions and collect additional information needed to present findings and provide recommendations for improvements to ELT

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates, report findings to present to ELT

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

•Requires Bachelor's Degree (BA/ BS)

•Minimum of six (6) years of experience

•Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas

•A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Other Information:

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System - TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.

• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.

• Vacation - 88+ hours per year

• Personal leave - 40 hours per year

• Sick leave - 96 hours per year

• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan

• Ten (10) Holidays

• Flexible Spending Account

• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center

• Learning & Development Academy

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi. In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.