Engineering Professionals in Baytown, Texas at City of Baytown

Join the City of Baytown as an Engineering Professional, where authenticity meets opportunity. In our diverse and hardworking community, you'll find a sense of belonging and purpose as you contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects that support our vibrant city. We value your skills and dedication, offering a welcoming environment where your expertise can truly make a difference. Be part of a team that takes pride in building a better future for all.

An Engineering Professional will provide general civil engineering support. Acts as the City’s representative in reviewing proposed infrastructure and planning for future infrastructure needs. Collaborates with management, engineers, and end-users to establish goals and monitor results. Provides review of plans for public or private buildings, roads, and utility infrastructure. Utilizes engineering and asset management principles to evaluate future needs and prepare future Capital Improvement Plans (CIP).

Provides project management and coordination of projects including public buildings, roads, and utility infrastructure. This includes: assisting in scoping of the project with the end user; obtaining proposals; participating in contract negotiations; developing plans, quality assurance activities; reviewing construction plans and specifications (including constructability reviews); negotiating amendments; preparing and tracking schedules, reviewing and preparing cost estimates, managing construction costs, reviewing pay estimates and change order requests; obtaining complete as built contract documents. Ensures that work is performed in accordance with contract plans, specifications, City codes and ordinances.

Associate Engineer I & II (DOQ $56,014.00 - $78,353.00 Annually)

• Reviews plans for public and private infrastructure to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Provides coordination between City, developers, consultants and contractors.
• Manages projects during the project initiation, planning, execution and monitoring phases.
• Coordinates and communicates with citizens, developers, consultants and other governmental agencies. Participates in the planning and construction of public infrastructure and in the development of the CIP. Coordinates with Project Utility Companies (Electrical, Gas, Fiber optic, Cable, etc.)
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Engineer (DOQ $69,368.00 - $86,694.00 Annually)

• Reviews plans for public and private infrastructure to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Provides coordination between City, developers, consultants and contractors.
• Manages projects during the project initiation, planning, execution and monitoring phases.
• Coordinates and communicates with citizens, developers, consultants and other governmental agencies. Participates in the planning and construction of public infrastructure and in the development of the CIP. Coordinates with Project Utility Companies (Electrical, Gas, Fiber optic, Cable, etc.)
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Senior Engineer (DOQ $87,755.00 - $109,699.00 Annually)

• Develops and maintains a five-year Capital Improvement Plan.
• Manages modeling software.
• Produces plans and specifications.
• Reviews commercial and residential plans, drainage reports and manages floodplains as part of the development approval process.
• Communicates with citizens, developers, consultants and other government agencies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Associate Engineer I

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or institution in Engineering, or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred:

• Municipal government engineering experience.
• Engineer-in-Training certification.
• Knowledge of modeling software.
• Long-range infrastructure planning experience.
• CADD and/or GIS experience.

Associate Engineer II

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or institution in Engineering, or a related field.
• Engineer-in-Training certification.
• Two or more years of experience in professional level Civil Engineering design or project management related roles.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred:

• Municipal engineering experience.
• Knowledge of modeling software.
• Long-range infrastructure planning experience.
• CADD and/or GIS experience.

Engineer

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or institution in Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Three years of experience in a professional level civil engineering or project management role.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred:

• Municipal government engineering experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Knowledge of modeling software.
• Long-range infrastructure planning experience
• CADD and/or GIS experience.

Senior Engineer

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or institution in Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Five years of experience in a professional level Civil Engineering design or project management role.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred:

• Microsoft Office and Project experience.
• Municipal government Engineering experience.
• Development engineering experience.
• CADD and GIS experience.
  

Knowledge of engineering practices and principles, construction techniques, and governmental agency’s codes and regulations. Knowledge of building design; surveying; map and plan reading; project management; and contract administration. Knowledge of computers and project management software programs. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to negotiate contract change orders. Effective public relations and customer service skills. Ability to plan, organize, assign, and coordinate the activities of the division. Ability to analyze information, develop courses of action, and make recommendations. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.