Engineering Lead Technician

Salary: $51,235.18 - $78,799.71 Annually

Location: Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

Job Type: Civil Service

Job Number:

Department: El Paso Water Utilities

Opening Date: 07/16/2026

Closing Date: 7/28/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Maximum Number of Applicants: 75

Education and Experience: Associate's Degree or higher in Engineering or Drafting Technology, or a closely related physical science field, plus four (4) years increasingly responsible para-professional engineering experience including one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience; OR 30 hours of college credits in Engineering, Drafting Technology or related field and eight (8) years of construction or engineering related experience including one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience;

OR bachelor's degree in the field and two (2) years of para-professional experience including one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions may require a Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent.

Under direction, plan and coordinate work of assigned subordinates or personally perform expert level unusual aspects of providing technical support to assist engineering professionals with broad range projects or programs.

• Review or prepare the most difficult or unusual design plans for construction, site development, streets, drainage, water or sewer line, or storm drain engineering projects according to specifications and in compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Coordinate and oversee complex site inspection and surveying projects: perform inspections to verify compliance, measure progress, monitor work progress, prepare completion certificate, issue and track equipment.
• Perform environmental, hazardous materials (HAZMAT), and safety inspections of city-owned properties and construction sites; recommend corrective actions, estimate costs, write specifications and drawings, and assist with environmental aspects of landfill liners and underground storage tanks.
• Administer city environmental safety program: develop and write safety and environmental specifications, conduct training sessions, respond to HAZMAT spills, analyze asbestos hazards, and recommend evacuation requirements.
• Perform special investigations such as property line disputes; gather data, review records, and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee public works projects and property assessment records: prepare construction documents, track project status, review contractor bids and invoices.
• Supervise assigned personnel: schedule, assign, instruct, evaluate work, provide training, enforce rules, counsel staff, recommend staffing changes, interview applicants.

Life and Health Insurance: Self‑insured entity with third‑party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance at no cost to eligible employees; supplemental life insurance optional.

Optional Coverage: Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability. Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to mental health sessions and counseling at no cost.

Wellness Program: Includes wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching.

Tuition Assistance Program: Support for degree, certifications, continuing education, and books & equipment after probation.

Vacation Leave: Regular employees accrue vacation based on service length: 12 days for 0‑5 years, 17 days for 5‑15 years, 20 days for over 15 years. Part‑time employees accrue pro‑rated amounts.

Sick Leave with Pay: Accrued according to rules of the Civil Service Commission.

Accident with Pay Leave: Applicable per ordinance effective dates.

Pregnancy Leave: Treated as temporary physical disability; uses sick leave or annual leave; requires written notice and medical documentation.

Legal Holidays: City observes numerous holidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Holiday, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Employee's Birthday. Additional holidays can be designated by City Council.

Employer:

City of El Paso

Address: 300 N. Campbell, El Paso, Texas, 79901

Phone: 915‑212‑0045

Website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov