Graduate Engineer

Under general supervision, reviews engineering plans and specifications for private development and performs other tasks related to engineering and construction projects.

WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Reviews plans for private development projects to ensure compliance with Town Design Criteria. 
• Monitors ongoing private development construction projects.
• Prepares final documentation and assists in final acceptance of private development projects.
• Reviews, calculates, and assesses appropriate fees for private construction. 
• Provides customer assistance to Town residents and prospective developers.
• Assists in short and long-range planning. 
• Prepares engineering reports.
• Performs various transportation, engineering, and planning administrative and technical support duties to include conducting research and surveys, assembling information, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting engineering and statistical data; preparing various reports; reviewing construction plans; and administering other special projects as assigned by the Engineering Manager.
• Investigates complaints, analyzes problems, and follows through with detail recording of normal and abnormal problems.
• Operates various types of office equipment to include computer, plotter, copy machine, facsimile, binding machine, etc.
• Assists the Engineering Manager in the administration of the department by providing assistance in implementing general policies and procedures.
• Edits, formats, and distributes various documents for departmental activity.
• Makes independent decisions on problems encountered within the assigned activity.
• Adheres to personnel, departmental, and safety policies and procedures.
• Informs supervisor of all work activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required. 
• Must be able to obtain an Engineer-In-Training within one year of employment. 
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.  

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• AutoCAD and computer experience is preferred. 

Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history).

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Must have a good knowledge of the principles, concepts, and laws pertaining to municipal engineering; good analytical, quantitative, communication, leadership, organizational, and public relation skills. 
• Must be able to read and understand highly technical or specialized material such as engineering plans, specifications, etc.; interpret and apply city and state policies and codes; function under general direction and to work independently. 
• Must have a general working knowledge of routine engineering techniques and standard materials and equipment used in municipal engineering; and skill in the design and construction of engineering projects. 
• Must have excellent English oral and written communicative skills to include spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. 
• Must be able to follow oral and written directives; work effectively and efficiently with citizens, the general public, Town Council, public officials, and employees; maintain a pleasant personality at all times; and work independently in absence of specific instructions with little or no supervision; work well under pressure and stress; handle multiple tasks; prioritize and organize work assignments; and maintain confidentiality of confidential matters.  
• May work extensive hours.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, reach, climb, see, hear, talk, read, and write.
• May be subjected to uneven and/or muddy terrain, noise and chemical exposure, and adverse weather conditions.