City Engineer; Lewisville

New Job Alert – City Engineer (City of Lewisville)

• / New Job Alert – City Engineer (City of Lewisville)

Compensation
: $170,000-$195,000 annually, depending on qualifications.
Position Summary: Directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the programs and activities of the Engineering Department, including Capital project planning and management, construction inspection, development review, Traffic Engineering, floodplain management, and infrastructure throughout the City.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Oversees Engineering Department includes managing the Engineering staff in the design, consultant design review, and construction coordination as well as inspection of Capital Improvement Projects; evaluating operations and modifying based on existing and anticipated future needs and trends; setting department goals and metrics; and forecasting and monitoring department budget.
• Manage the Engineering staff in the design, review, and inspection of private construction from the initial phases through final acceptance of the improvements.
• Manages the Traffic Engineers, providing general guidance and makes recommendations on large budget and/or high impact issues.
• Plans, budgets, directs, and reports on Capital Improvement Projects from inception through construction completion including design and right-of-way issues.
• Negotiates and consults with developers, consultants, and contractors concerning private development and capital improvement requirements.
• Manages the preparation, implementation, and interpretation of the City Engineering design manuals, ordinances, procedures, resolution, and special studies.
• Prepares, reviews, and presents items for City Council Meetings, workshops, and retreats.
• Acts as the City liaison with TX-DOT related to transportation, utility, permitting, and some maintenance issues, the NCTCOG related to transportation and drainage related issues; FHWA as needed, and FEMA related to floodplain management.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering. Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.

Experience: Seven (7) years of experience, after registration as a Professional Civil Engineer, in a related municipal environment.

Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Texas Registered Professional Civil Engineer required. Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) through Texas Floodplain Management Association (TFMA) preferred.

Conditions of Employment: Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test. Must have acceptable credit history. Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy.

Other Requirements: This position is subject to emergency operations. The individual holding this position will be required to work as usual or as needed: during emergency operations, in preparation for prolonged emergency operations and/ or during recovery from prolonged emergency operations as directed by his/her direct supervisor, Department Head or designee, or the City Manager or designee.

Knowledge of: Civil engineering techniques, construction practices, design principles, and construction management; equipment and procedures used on engineering field projects; budget preparation and management procedures; effective letter and report writing practices; computer modeling of flood plain hydrology and hydraulics, water distribution analysis, and design and drafting techniques;
American with Disabilities Act; and Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to transportation, traffic, drainage, construction activity, and property acquisition.

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