Engineering Associate

Overview

MOS Code: 12H (Army); 4205 (Navy); 1361 (Marine Corps); 672 (Coast Guard).

Under general supervision, design, evaluate, review, and coordinate engineering plans, systems, and specifications; and coordinate construction, recommend or direct the installation of systems.

Develop and design in-house engineering plans, systems, and specifications, and review and inspect those prepared by private consultants and contract workers.

Prepare computations, design, and draft plans and specifications for engineering projects such as bridges, streets, mechanical, electrical, traffic control systems, irrigation or drainage improvement, sewer and water construction/relocation, telecommunication projects, park facilities, buildings, and other capital improvement projects.

Utilize computer‑aided design drafting (CADD) methods, Traffic Management System, or automated management systems specific to the area of assignment.

Review construction plans, draft and prepare plans and specifications for procurement, repair, upgrade, or replacement of equipment. Identify design problems, ensure compliance to standards and codes, and recommend changes to plans and specifications.

Determine related issues for possible relocation of existing or proposed water, sewer, and utility lines, traffic control signals and signage, streets, roads, irrigation or drainage projects; identify required materials, evaluate costs, and prepare estimates.

Develop plat profiles and cross‑sections from survey notes; prepare surveys, easement correspondence, and legal descriptions, and calculate metes and bounds. Appraise shortages, excesses, quality and cost of renovating existing facilities; coordinate projects with utility companies and City departments; supervise and inspect assigned projects under contract; enforce safety rules and regulations; inspect workmanship, materials and equipment used in construction or installation of engineering projects in the area of assignment.

Prepare contract or bid specifications; assist or prepare draft Requests for Proposals; review contractor packages for project bid proposals; research issues, conduct studies and/or surveys, review code, trade, regulation, and engineering manuals; compile data and develop spreadsheets to evaluate statistical data and testing/research results.

Investigate and respond to citizen, City Official, consultant, contractor, or customer inquiries and complaints; work with citizen groups to negotiate or determine most appropriate course of action for resolution; assist in long‑ and short‑range planning for the area of assignment; manage documents, maintain records, review, and prepare assigned project reports; and may oversee a small staff (schedule, assign, instruct, evaluate, provide training, enforce personnel rules, counsel, motivate, recommend transfers or discipline).

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering.

License:
Some positions may require a valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment.

Experience:

Ability to design, evaluate, and review engineering plans; proficiency in CADD, Traffic Management Systems; knowledge of construction standards and codes.