Civil Engineer Associate

Job Information

Job Number:
Job Type: Civil Service
Maximum Applicants: 50

$60,532.99 - $75,666.24 Annually

Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

• Under general supervision, supervise, direct, design and review civil engineering plans and specifications.
• Direct, supervise, and design engineering plans and specifications prepared in-house, and review those prepared by private consultants and contract workers.
• Prioritize engineering projects and set deadlines.
• Plan, design, review and direct the development of civil engineering projects such as bridges, streets, roads, irrigation systems, drainage improvement, sewer and water construction, storm water management, telecommunications, park facilities, play courts, buildings, and other public works projects.
• Prepare calculations, draft plans and specifications, and review construction plans to identify relocation needs for existing or proposed water, sewer and utility lines, design problems and compliance with standards and environmental protection laws.
• Conduct studies of water supply requirements and make recommendations for changes to plans and specifications.
• Identify required materials, evaluate costs, and prepare estimates.
• Coordinate projects with entities such as the Army Corps of Engineers and utility companies; provide technical support to other City departments.
• Prepare presentations and represent the City in public hearings, City Planning Commission and other special group meetings.
• Review and inspect subdivision plans, specifications, proposals and structures prepared by private consultants and contract workers.
• Assign and supervise the inspection of construction projects under contract. Prepare surveys, easement correspondence, legal descriptions and calculate metes and bounds.
• Inspect workmanship, materials and equipment; supervise and conduct field inspections of projects designed by City staff or related to engineering issues such as drainage problems, compliance with construction standards and right‑of‑way access.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations; maintain records, review and prepare technical reports.
• Supervise assigned staff, schedule, assign, instruct and evaluate work; appraise performance, provide training and development, enforce personnel rules and regulations.

• Education:
  
  A Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering.
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of civil engineering experience.
• Licenses and Certificates:
  None required.
• MOS Code: 32E1A (Air Force); 47R (Army); 55 (Coast Guard); 0530 (Marine Corps); 510 SC (Navy).

• Health, dental, vision, and short‑term disability coverage with optional health savings or flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance at no cost with optional supplemental coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (free mental health sessions).
• Wellness Program including fitness, biometric screenings and coaching.
• Tuition Assistance Program for degree, certifications or continuing education after probation.
• Vacation leave based on years of service (10 days for 0–5 years, 15 days for >5–15 years, 20 days for >15 years). Part‑time employees accrue vacation on a pro‑rated basis.
• Sick leave and paid leave for pregnancy, accidents, and other statutory leave.

The City of El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.