Public Works Senior Engineer , II

Public Works Senior Civil Engineer I or II

Salary: $95,484.96 - $ annually for Senior Civil Engineer I; $ - $ annually for Senior Civil Engineer II.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director or Division Manager, this position plays a vital leadership role in delivering high‑quality public infrastructure for the City of McKinney. The engineer will manage complex capital and operational projects from initial concept through final completion, ensuring the long‑term reliability and performance of the city’s roadways, drainage systems, water and wastewater systems, and traffic‑related improvements.

• Manages public works infrastructure projects under the direction of an Assistant Director, including contractor and consultant oversight.
• Coordinates with Engineering and all Public Works divisions to ensure project alignment and support CIP development.
• Leads project coordination meetings with Public Works, Engineering, Finance, Purchasing, and outside agencies.
• Responds to public and interdepartmental inquiries related to public works infrastructure and maintenance.
• Develops, reviews, and coordinates plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts for public works projects; issues plans and specifications as the engineer of record.
• Performs QA/QC reviews on plans and technical documents.
• Issues field directives within authority and performs construction management to ensure timely, compliant delivery.
• Supports hydraulic modeling in coordination with Water staff and Engineering.
• Supports Wastewater Division with collection system modeling, lift station and force main evaluations, and I&I reduction planning.
• Supports drainage system analysis including storm sewer design, erosion control evaluation, and MS4 compliance support.
• Works with Street Operations to interpret pavement condition data and develop pavement preservation strategies.
• Ensures compliance with city engineering standards, safety standards, environmental and permitting requirements.
• Assists with development and updates to design manuals, construction specifications, and Public Works standards (utilities, drainage, ROW).
• Acts as liaison with consultants, external engineers, developers, and internal stakeholders.
• Conducts public meetings and supports public involvement for city projects.
• Prepares technical reports, ordinances, resolutions, and presentations for City Council, committees, and external agencies.
• Leads consultant selection processes including scoping, bidding, negotiation, and contract preparation.
• Manages professional service and construction contracts, including tracking, invoicing, and compliance.
• Provides engineering support during operational emergencies (e.g., water main breaks, SSOs, storm response, infrastructure failures).
• Reviews ROW permits, utility conflicts, and ADA compliance for pedestrian facilities.
• Coordinates with Fleet and Facilities on infrastructure‑related engineering needs when impacts affect public works operations.
• Provides technical direction, training, and support to City staff.
• Prepares progress updates, project schedules, and budget performance reports.
• Monitors industry trends and recommends technical advancements.
• Performs supervisory duties in the absence of the Assistant Director.

• Duties of Senior Engineer I carry over, plus:
• Assists the Assistant Director with workload planning and adherence to the plan.
• Develops and implements citywide strategies for the CIP process and engineering standards as they relate to Public Works.
• Develops and implements department wide strategies for public infrastructure maintenance, asset management, and process improvement.
• May supervise other Public Works staff.

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

• Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and clients.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize…