Engineering Associate Administration. Laredo LilyLifestyle

Job Information

Salary: $61,692.80 - $77,126.40 Annually

Location: Laredo, TX

Job Type: Full‑time

Job Number: A262210-1

Department: Engineering (22)

Division: Administration (Engineering)

Opening Date: 05/13/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

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.

• 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 design and construction.
• Prepares construction contracts and bid 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 software related to the engineering field
• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Principles of civil engineering
• Various construction methods
• City regulations

• Organization and time management
• Adaptability to varied duties
• Effective oral and written communication
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Meet schedules and deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Prepare cost estimates and construction documents
• Read and interpret engineering plans
• Identify applicable laws and regulations related to construction
• Build and maintain working relationships with others
• Follow and give directions to staff
• Perform strenuous and routine work
• Maintain a valid Texas driver license and good driving record
• Project a positive professional image of the City of Laredo
• Communicate in English and Spanish
• Comply with all City of Laredo policies and procedures
• Maintain good health sufficient to perform duties

Physical effort requirements include occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional exertion of up to 35 pounds. Work is primarily sedentary but may require walking and standing occasionally.

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from hazards.
• Occasional outdoor work and exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions.
• Frequent outdoor work on construction sites and street environments.
• Minimal exposure to confined spaces and warehouse environments.
• Never exposure to individuals with violent backgrounds.

• International travel – seldom.
• Regional and national travel – sometimes.
• Local travel – often.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Valid Texas Driver License. (State of Texas license required for out‑of‑state holders.)

A thorough background check and certified school transcripts are required for all hires.

Drug and alcohol testing is required prior to employment (effective February 24, 1997) and for safety‑sensitive positions (effective January 7, 2008).

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro‑Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply.

• 10 days of paid vacation per year
• 6½ days of sick leave per year
• Pension plan
• 16 paid holidays
• Paid health – 30‑day waiting period
• Dental plan – 30‑day waiting period
• Life insurance – 30‑day waiting period

For a full description of our benefits, please visit the City of Laredo employee benefits page.