City of Fort Worth · 20 hours ago
Sr. Professional Engineer
Fort Worth, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$44.99/hr - $58.48/hr
3+ years expThe City of Fort Worth is hiring a Sr. Professional Engineer to lead complex capital infrastructure projects, primarily related to Stormwater. The role involves performing professional civil engineering work, managing consultants, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project success.
Business DevelopmentConsultingGovernment
Responsibilities
Lead teams in the development and initiation of complex capital infrastructure projects, primarily Stormwater-related, such as storm drain pipe rehabilitation, channel restoration, culvert design, and other stormwater improvement projects
Perform professional civil engineering work by leading teams to evaluate Stormwater-related issues and develop project scope, schedule, and budget for Stormwater Infrastructure capital improvement projects
Manage consultants, review consultant plans and specifications, conduct public meetings, and oversee contracts, amendments, and invoices
Collaborate effectively with City officials, residents, commercial entities, and other agencies to ensure project success
Work independently under the direction of an Engineering Manager while demonstrating strong leadership, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills
Performing construction project management and professional civil engineering work and leading teams to evaluate Stormwater-related issues and develop the scope, schedule, and budget for Stormwater infrastructure capital improvement projects to address these issues
Ability to meet pressing deadlines and manage contracts and have to facilitate and coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Exceptional customer service, time management, communication, and writing skills are essential to address telephone, email, and public inquiries
Reviewing consultant Plans and Specifications
Reviewing contracts, amendments, and invoices, and performing other tasks as needed
Providing direct support to the Engineering Manager and assisting in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, goals and objectives and making recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field
Three (3) years of professional civil engineering experience, two (2) of which must be related to civil engineering design and construction projects and/or infrastructure design/review of private development projects
Possession of registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. If licensed in another state, continued employment will be contingent upon obtaining registration as a Professional Engineer within the State of Texas within six months of employment
Valid driver's license
Preferred
At least seven (7) years of engineering experience; four (4) years of experience must relate to Stormwater management/drainage
Project Management Professional PMP certification
Highly familiar with fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage and civil engineering
Experience with FEMA and other federal agencies regulations and permitting
Benefits
Sign-on Incentive: $8,000 • 50% paid after the completion of first pay period, 50% paid after the completion of 6 months of employment.
Career Pathway for this role: Sr. Professional Engineer➡️Engineering Manager➡️Sr. Capital Projects Officer
11 Paid Holidays
Top-Notch Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
3 Weeks’ Vacation Time
Robust Pension Plan
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Company
City of Fort Worth
City of Fort Worth is the local Government authority.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Courtney August
Human Resources Business Partner
Garry Brandenburg
Chief Safety Officer, Transportation & Public Works / City of Fort Worth, TX
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