Engineering Associate ; A262210-1 Administration

Provides project management support to the City Engineer for infrastructure and other City engineering initiatives. Reviews survey work, prepares cost estimates, and coordinates with consulting engineers, architects, and contractors.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Assists and prepares the City of Laredo Capital Improvement Plan
• Assists in administering/executing the five Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Reviews survey work and analyzes data to design and execute a proposed construction project.
• Prepares engineering cost estimation and project specifications.
• Oversees the work of consulting engineers, architects, and contractors in all phases of the design and construction.
• Prepares construction contracts and bids documents; reviews and approves material submittals.
• Assists in performing final inspection for completed projects.
• Provides technical support to parks, public works, and community development in all phases of construction.
• Files documents, plans, plats, and layouts; creates reports and presentations.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff.
• Performs related work as required.

• Capital Improvement Program Software
• Modern office procedures and methods including the use of different software related to the engineering field.
• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• The principles of civil engineering.
• Various construction methods.
• City regulations.

• Organization and time management.
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Meeting schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Maintaining confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Preparing cost estimates and construction documents.
• Reading and interpreting engineering plans.
• Identifying applicable laws and regulations pertaining to construction.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Maintaining good planning and organizational skills.
• Following directions from supervisor.
• Giving directions to and gaining compliance from assigned staff.
• Performing strenuous work and routine work.
• Maintaining a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Projecting a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Effectively communicating both orally and in writing in English and orally in Spanish.
• Complying with all City of Laredo policies and procedures.
• Maintaining good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

• Confined space
• Warehouse environment

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Vehicles

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds

• International travel

• Regional travel
• National travel