City Engineer

Job Description

Under broad supervision and direction from the Public Works Director, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of professional, technical, and administrative staff performing difficult and complex support related to all programs and activities of the City of Bryan Engineering Services Division.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of engineering and traffic services goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
• With assistance from subordinate supervisors, oversees the work of engineers performing design of infrastructure, engineering review, and project management of development projects.
• Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws, including: making employment decisions regarding hiring/termination; assigning major projects and reviewing work to ensure quality and timely completion; assisting in staff development and training; approving time; evaluating performance and addressing performance concerns; meeting with employees and management staff to identify and resolve problems; and performing other personnel actions to ensure productivity and quality standards are maintained.
• Directs, coordinates, and manages the planning, organization, coordination, control and completion of development proposals.
• Reviews and approves construction plans for subdivision development.
• Reviews, manages, and presents Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
• Supervises construction inspection of public infrastructure required for development.
• Provides recommendations and assists in capital improvement planning for the City with respect to streets, storm water, water and sanitary sewer.
• Sets engineering standards of design and construction for streets and storm sewer.
• Provides interface and communication for the department with management, boards, City Council, and the general public.
• Addresses concerns from the public with regard to streets, drainage, and floodplain.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering plus at least eight (8) years of professional engineering experience with public works, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and water supply systems; OR a Master’s degree plus at least six (6) years of experience as listed above; OR a Ph.D. plus at least four (4) years of experience as listed above
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience is required.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Must be registered as a licensed professional engineer in the State of Texas or have the ability to gain reciprocity within one (1) year of hire.
• Must be a certified Floodplain Manager ( CFM ) or have the ability to obtain certification within the time frame set by management.
• Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.