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Job Description
Requirements
MOS Codes: None
Education and Experience : A Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, and six (6) years of professional engineering experience as a Registered Professional Engineer in the design of municipal potable water and/or wastewater systems, including two (2) years in a managerial capacity.
Licenses and Certificates : Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas required at time of application or equivalent transferable from another state having reciprocity, which must be converted to Texas registration within one (1) year of appointment. Some positions may require a Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.
General Purpose
Under general direction, provide professional engineering expertise on the design, planning and management of construction projects of the engineering services division of the Water Utility.
Typical Duties
Review engineering plans and specifications for constructability, quality control, and assurance. Involves: Approve all engineering design documents. Provide technical oversight and assistance to engineering staff of the Water, Stormwater and Wastewater Divisions. Make expert assessments of selected sites for construction, evaluating the structural, environmental and commercial feasibility of future projects. Coordinate the field engineering aspects of design and construction to include the surveying and utility coordination. Responsible for creating detailed drawings, plans, schedules and cost estimates of the construction and engineering work required. Develop and review plans and specifications, determines scope of work, evaluates proposals, and makes recommendations to ensure projects comply with city, state, and federal standards.
Monitor the quality control inspection of construction projects to ensure that materials' testing results are interpreted and applied correctly. Perform cost estimates to identify and prioritize projects in the Capital Improvement Program. Apply research methodology by gathering and analyzing data to solve diverse problems such as investigating material quality, checking outside consultant work, and improving design processes, . Review and evaluate work flows and procedures. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues and problems arising onsite, offer expert advice, close out any possible gaps and address any unforeseen risks.
May supervise assigned personnel. Involves: Meet with senior, supervisory and general staff on regularly scheduled basis. Prioritize and coordinate divisional activities. Instruct, review, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance of senior staff and review evaluations by supervisors. Provide training and development. Enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work and safety standards. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hires, terminations, transfers, disciplinary action, merit pay or other employee status changes.
General Information
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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.
Please note: Applicants with foreign diploma, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
Closing Date/Time: 7/29/2025 11:59 PM Mountain -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of El Paso
Show moreTHE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:
- Competitive wages
- Pension Plans
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs
Mission:
Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.
Vision:
Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.
Values:
Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People
THE COMMUNITY
Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.
Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range. Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.
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