Public Works Senior Engineer , II

Summary

Applicants may be hired as either Public Works Senior Civil Engineer I or II. Salary ranges:

• Senior Civil Engineer I: $95,484.96 – $ annually
• Senior Civil Engineer II: $ – $ annually

• Manage public works infrastructure projects under the direction of an Assistant Director, including contractor and consultant oversight.
• Coordinate with Engineering and all Public Works divisions to align projects and support CAP development.
• Lead project coordination meetings with Public Works, Engineering, Finance, Purchasing, and outside agencies.
• Respond to public and interdepartmental inquiries related to public works infrastructure and maintenance.
• Develop, review, and coordinate plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts for public works projects; issue plans and specifications as the engineer of record.
• Perform QA/QC reviews on plans and technical documents.
• Issue field directives within authority and perform construction management to ensure timely, compliant delivery.
• Support hydraulic modeling with Water staff and Engineering.
• Support Wastewater Division with collection system modeling, lift station and force main evaluations, and I&I reduction planning.
• Support drainage system analysis including storm sewer design, erosion control evaluation, and MS4 compliance support.
• Work with Street Operations to interpret pavement condition data and develop pavement preservation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with city engineering standards, safety standards, environmental and permitting requirements.
• Assist with development and updates to design manuals, construction specifications, and Public Works standards (utilities, drainage, ROW).
• Act as liaison with consultants, external engineers, developers, and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct public meetings and support public involvement for city projects.
• Prepare technical reports, ordinances, resolutions, and presentations for City Council, committees, and external agencies.
• Lead consultant selection processes including scoping, bidding, negotiation, and contract preparation.
• Manage professional service and construction contracts, including tracking, invoicing, and compliance.
• Provide engineering support during operational emergencies (e.g., water main breaks, SSOs, storm response, infrastructure failures).
• Review ROW permits, utility conflicts, and ADA compliance for pedestrian facilities.
• Coordinate with Fleet and Facilities on infrastructure-related engineering needs when impacts affect public works operations.
• Provide technical direction, training, and support to City staff.
• Prepare progress updates, project schedules, and budget performance reports.
• Monitor industry trends and recommend technical advancements.
• Perform supervisory duties in the absence of the Assistant Director.

• Assist the Assistant Director with workload planning and adherence to the plan.
• Develop and implement citywide strategies for the CAP process and engineering standards related to Public Works.
• Develop and implement department wide strategies for public infrastructure maintenance, asset management, and process improvement.
• May supervise other Public Works staff.
• Manage the Public Works infrastructure project portfolio and lead long‑term CAP planning, prioritization, and funding strategies.
• Lead department wide asset management strategies and long‑range maintenance forecasting.
• Provide final technical review and approval of complex or high‑risk projects; issue plans and specifications as the engineer of record as needed.
• Provide strategic oversight for regulatory compliance for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems (TCEQ, EPA, MS4, and FEMA).
• Oversee citywide master planning for water distribution and wastewater collection systems, coordinating with the Water and Wastewater Divisions and Engineering on hydraulic modeling and capacity forecasting.
• Lead development of Public Works engineering policies, SOPs, and design criteria for streets, drainage, water, wastewater, and ROW.
• Provide executive‑level guidance on drainage and flood mitigation.
• Direct integration of SCADA, AMI, CMMS, and asset management data…