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City of Dallas · 17 hours ago

Senior Engineer Dallas Water Utilities - (Civil Service)

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $112K/yr

4+ years exp

The City of Dallas is committed to service, innovation, and community, offering careers with purpose and growth opportunities. The Senior Engineer will serve as a project manager for the design and construction of various public works projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and overseeing all aspects of project implementation.

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Responsibilities

Manages, leads, and provides senior knowledge over engineering design and construction contracts for paving, aviation, facilities, streetscape, alley, drainage, flood control, bridge, sidewalk, erosion control, water and wastewater utilities, fire protection systems, and any other infrastructure improvement projects

Applies, implements, and uses engineering, surveying, project management principles and technical expertise to support the implementation of capital improvement projects; participates and performs feasibility studies on plan and project implementation

Develops and reviews engineering plans to ensure that the proposed infrastructure improvements are of good design quality and that the projects are in compliance with City, State and Federal standards

Manages the bidding process for all assigned construction contracts; prepares agenda, factsheet, contract information package for engineering and construction contract awards and takes lead role in completing the contract execution; conducts neighborhood meetings to inform the citizens about the upcoming project or Capital improvement and addresses concerns and questions

Oversees complex engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring all aspects of supply, development, management, and completion are met

Oversees and applies research methodology to solve diverse problems such as investigating material quality or material failures, environmental investigation, quality assurance for contracted design and construction work and improving processes; develops the scope of work, evaluates proposals, and negotiates fees for engineering contracts and for Supplemental Agreements; works with Agenda Coordinators to prepare Council Agendas

Collaborates, engages, and works with consultants, inspectors, contractors, engineers, representatives from other agencies within the City and outside, to successfully complete the design and construction of all infrastructure projects; participates in consultant selection, contractor evaluation, and employee hiring or promotion panels; monitors the Consultant's or Contractor's performance in regard to their contract obligations

Provides leadership, guidance, and works with less experienced engineers and Project Coordinators; provides mentorship for progress of less experienced engineers, oversees work and deliverables, inspects projects, and provides senior level expertise for challenging situations; attends meetings, conferences, and other events, and provides training for staff

Performs other work as needed or required

Qualification

Civil EngineeringContract ManagementProject ManagementFire Protection EngineeringEngineering StandardsCommunication SkillsMentorshipRelationship BuildingLeadership

Required

Bachelor of Science in engineering or higher in engineering from program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (EAC/ABET)

A minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Licensed Professional Engineer

Valid driver's license and good driving record

Professional Engineer License from the State of Texas. Professional Engineer License with license/registration from other states must obtain the Texas license within six (6) months after appointment

For Fire Protection Division only, a Licensed Professional Engineer in Fire Protection is required

Expert knowledge of city ordinances, design manuals, engineering standards, state and federal regulations, fire safety codes, and professional ethics

Expert knowledge in project management and implementation

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of people

Knowledge of Bond programs, large scale capital funding requirements and related administration

Expert knowledge of civil engineering principles including safety, legal, licensing, credentialing, and innovation

Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships

Extensive knowledge of contract management

Skilled in managing and directing engineering projects

Superior ability to provide training, mentorship, education, and leadership to fellow staff