City of Weatherford

  • Civil Engineer

  • CITY OF WEATHERFORD TEXAS
  • Weatherford, Texas United States View Map

Job Description

Position: Civil Engineer FLSA: Exempt Department: Public Works Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday; position subject to after hours. Reports To: Assistant Director of Public Works - Engineering Positions Supervised: None

Job Summary

Civil Engineer will oversee and manage the design and construction of water, wastewater, storm drainage system, and street infrastructure.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Provides and/or oversees surveying and engineering design for the construction of public infrastructure improvements to be constructed by the City's in-house construction crew and contractors.
  • Identifies, evaluates, and provides improvement recommendations to senior leadership with supporting preliminary and final design criteria for the project.
  • Provides technical advice and assistance to contractors, developers, the general public, and other City departments in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Coordinates efforts and projects with other City personnel to assure efficient operation of maintenance and construction projects.
  • Develops and manages project estimates, schedules, and consultant and contractor contracts.
  • Assists with design plan reviews for development projects; ensures necessary corrections upon identification of deficiencies.
  • Assists with the oversight of field inspections to ensure adequacy and compliance of capital improvements and development related projects.
  • Monitors construction progress, reviews and approves contractor invoices, and ensures construction record drawings are prepared accordingly.
  • Assists with the management of the floodplain program and permitting process; reviews, approves, or rejects residential and commercial floodplain permitting requests.
  • Assists with updating City design criteria, details, and specifications.
  • Other related duties as assigned.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Extensive knowledge of CAD systems and engineering software applications.
  • Considerable knowledge of word processing systems and personal computers; good knowledge of peripheral office equipment such as printers, faxes, copiers, calculators, and other modern office equipment.
  • Ability to perform simple and complex mathematical calculations.
  • Extensive knowledge of surveying, drafting, engineering, and construction practices, techniques, and procedures.
  • Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local engineering design criteria for the North Texas region including roadway, traffic, drainage, water, and wastewater design.
  • Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering specifications, reference materials, reports, records, plan sets, studies, regulations, easements, contracts, and safety requirements related to facilities, street, drainage, water, and wastewater infrastructure.
  • Ability to provide effective, professional written and oral communication to City staff, citizens, developers, and consultants.
  • Regular, reliable, and punctual levels of attendance are essential job functions and expectations of this position.


Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, and climb in and out of workplace equipment.
  • Must be able to crawl, reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, and crouch when performing job duties.
  • Required to be able to carry, balance, lift, push, pull, and reach equipment and material weighing up to 40 pounds.
  • Hearing and vision must be satisfactory to the degree that duties may be performed effectively and safely.


Environmental Conditions

  • Majority of work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled facility.
  • Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions will be required.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and Texas P.E. registration.
  • Five years of water, wastewater, drainage, and street project management experience, or any combination of training and experience leading to the described level of knowledge and skill.
  • Must have a valid Class C Texas Driver's License.


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City of Weatherford

City of Weatherford

817-598-4204

Weatherford Community

Weatherford is a historic town that is proud of its tradition and history. We are known for our community and family-oriented way of life, which is why Weatherford is one of the premier places to live and visit in North Texas.

In making decisions for one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, the City of Weatherford prides itself in working toward a unified effort with citizens to prepare for the future. Weatherford is now a premier place to live in the North Texas area and the community has helped developed a vision to balance our strong history with progressive and economic vitality. That’s why our motto is “Building a Strong Community.”

Visitors and newcomers to Weatherford will enjoy our many treasures, including a shopping district that is full of antique, boutique and specialty stores, restaurants, and entertainment.  Our old-time Farmers’ Market, Chandor Gardens, First Monday Trades Days, and numerous Victorian-era homes bring visitors to our city to share in our desire to maintain our heritage as we grow toward the future. Weatherford is also becoming a destination place for many visitors because of our large-scale events. Our signature events include Spark in the Park and Holiday in the Park attracting over 30,000 people each year.

Additionally, Weatherford’s location next to the Interstate 20 corridor has attracted retail and restaurant chains for residents and visitors to enjoy. It is anticipated that Weatherford will be welcoming many more new businesses to the area within the next five years; many of which will be major developments for Parker County’s economic development vitality.

 

Our Growth & Future Development

Over the course of four years, the City of Weatherford has seen a population growth of over 8,000 people and we expect to double this growth number. Sitting at a current population count of 38,722, the City’s growth is attributed to our proximity to the Metroplex. The City’s major commercial and industrial employers find Weatherford attractive because we offer convenient access to the region’s major transportation and shipping infrastructure, an advantage few cities within the area can offer.

They say everything’s bigger in Texas. So, we offer unusually big opportunities for companies looking to relocate or expand. A business location here means access to a booming economy with world-class business climate, infrastructure, logistics, and workforce. There is a sense of history here, and a future that’s unlimited.

 

Our Mission, Vision & Goals 

The City works with its citizens to “Build A Strong Community” that others can look to as a pillar of unity and excellence. Through large-scale construction and transportation plans that continue to add to the infrastructure a growing city like Weatherford needs, we’ll provide the public services our community requires to continually cultivate the unique small-town city we call home.

The City of Weather is and continues to strive to be the most livable and best managed city. We take care of our citizens, continually work to improve our neighborhoods and infrastructures as well as, the facets that make us so unique.

 

What we offer to our Employees:

Healthcare coverage – The City offers two plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Retirement System – A 2:1 matching ratio through TMRS.

Vacation – Employees will accrue 4 weeks of paid time off (Two weeks are automatically credited to the employee’s bank after successful completion of their introductory period, usually 6 months).

Holidays – Immediately available upon hire, employees will receive  paid holidays off, a service date holiday and a floating holiday.

Gym reimbursement – up to $40 a month for any gym membership or active lifestyle subscription.

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