Senior Engineer - Road & Bridge

Job Title

Reporting directly to an assigned Supervising Engineer. Performs highly advanced transportation, drainage, and land development engineering projects.

• Performs highly advanced planning, engineering analysis and design of transportation, drainage, and land development projects

• Assists with training and development of engineering and planning staff and aids with training materials

• Assists with development of Division budget

• Compiles statistical data and prepares reports utilizing engineering studies

• Performs highly advanced and complex engineering analysis and design of hydraulic structures and conveyance systems

• Serves as department liaison for technical concerns for the public, Commissioners Court, contractors and internal and external department and agencies

• Prepares transportation engineering plans, specifications & estimates (PS&E)

• Analyzes and prepares floodplain and detention studies

• Monitors and supervises project quality control efforts and deliverables to ensure project is completed efficiently and effectively

• Oversees and manages a variety of project budgets, schedules, work plans and resource requirements for various construction projects

• Aids in the development and implementation of the Williamson County Long Range Transportation Plan

• Oversees the analysis of subdivision plats, construction plans, permits and compliance measures for various Land Development and Road and Bridge projects

• Aids with the implementation of subdivision regulation amendments

• Assists with coordination of safety projects

• Prepares technical correspondence to professional consultants, other governmental entities and the public

• Reviews Floodplain Development Permits, including interpreting flood studies and determining site-specific flood elevations

• Responds to drainage/floodplain complaints and coordinates with public to develop feasible solutions utilizing site visits, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and investigations

• Coordinates and prepares documents and updates for engineering meetings and public hearings

• Performs pavement field evaluations

• Identifies potential floodplain violations and collaborates with inspections on resolution

• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required

• Performs special duties as assigned

Organization Relationships

• Reports directly to – An Assigned Supervising Engineer

• Direct Reports – No

Physical Demands

• Position involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, heavy lifting and operating equipment

• Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle

Environmental Factors

• Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather

• Regular travel between work sites

• Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, bacteria, fungus and high noise levels

Irregular Hours

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required

• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Eight (8) years roadway geometric and drainage design experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and engineering development systems and software

Required

• P.E. (Professional Engineer) Licensure

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid Texas driver's license

Required within six (6) months of employment

• Texas P.E. (Professional Engineer) Licensure within 6 months

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Ten (10) years of roadway geometric and drainage design experience
• Seven (7) years of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Floodplain Development experience including 3D flood modeling experience
• Four (4) years of pavement design experience
• Knowledge of GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
• Six (6) years traffic engineering experience
• CFM (Certified Floodplain Manager) Certification

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check:
  Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check:
  Yes
• Drug screening:
  Yes
• Physical exam:
  No
• Psychological exam:
  No
• Additional: N/A

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