Public Works Senior Engineer , II

Public Works Senior Civil Engineer

Depending on experience, education, and qualifications, applicants may be hired as either Public Works Senior Civil Engineer I or Public Works Senior Civil Engineer II

Salary Range
- If hired as Senior Civil Engineer I: $95,484.96 - $ Annually

Salary Range
- If hired as Senior Civil Engineer II: $ - $ Annually

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family.

That's why we exist. Join us and start making a difference today.

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

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. They 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.

As a licensed professional engineer, this position will conduct field inspections of existing infrastructure, evaluate system conditions, identify deficiencies or emerging issues, and develop practical, data-driven solutions that enhance public safety, mobility, and service reliability. They will oversee the planning, design, and execution of projects; prepare and review technical studies; develop and manage project budgets and schedules; and ensure compliance with all applicable standards, policies, and regulations.

The position also leads procurement efforts, manages consultant and contractor performance, coordinates construction activities, and ensures timely communication with residents, stakeholders, and partner agencies. Regularly engages with engineers, consultants, property owners, and other City departments to develop solutions that reflect community needs and organizational goals.

General expectations for all employees include learning and demonstrating an understanding of how team, department, and city goals are interconnected, contributing to a positive work culture, maintaining regular and reliable attendance, assessing work performance, contributing to the development of others, working as part of a team, and continuously learning and developing through training opportunities.

Essential duties and responsibilities include managing public works infrastructure projects, coordinating with various divisions, responding to inquiries, developing plans and specifications, performing QA/QC reviews, issuing field directives, supporting hydraulic modeling, supporting wastewater division activities, analyzing drainage systems, working with Street Operations, ensuring compliance with standards and requirements, assisting with development of design manuals and standards, acting as liaison with stakeholders, conducting public meetings, preparing technical reports and presentations, leading consultant selection processes, managing contracts, providing engineering support during emergencies, reviewing permits and compliance, coordinating with Fleet and Facilities, providing technical direction and support, preparing progress updates and reports, monitoring industry trends, and performing supervisory duties.

When assigned to Senior Engineer I, duties include managing projects, coordinating with divisions, responding to inquiries, developing plans and specifications,…