An individual will be hired EITHER as a Graduate Engineer or experienced Civil Engineer who is most closely aligned to the following criteria and is able to recognize how strategies, decisions, and business situations impact outcomes to maximize value added to the organization.
Graduate Engineer
Responsible for assisting with the land development plan review and tracking to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
Civil Engineer
Responsible for managing, reviewing and approving the design of private land development projects and various public works projects to ensure compliance with the City of Garland code of ordinances, generally accepted engineering practices and techniques and other agency regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Graduate Engineer
Coordinate and assist with plan review including distributing and tracking documentation.
Ensure compliance according to federal, state and local regulations including correct placement of streets, alleys, drainage, water, sanitary sewer and/or sidewalk improvements.
Review civil engineering drawings and construction plans for internal and external customers.
Search, obtain and review land records for correct representation in plans.
Participate in pre-submittal meetings and processes for application review.
Review License Agreement Applications for accuracy and adherence to City requirements.
Review single-lot grading plans for appropriate adherence to regulatory requirements.
Civil Engineer
Provide technical expertise, guidance and instruction to developers, consultant engineers, general public and staff including information on proper flood plain management practices and requirements
Evaluate engineering related problems directed through citizen complaints, City department requests or personal observation; coordinate and develop corrective actions.
Review private development projects, street, drainage and utility related infrastructure documentation to ensure compliance with the Code of Ordinances and that adequate information is presented to construct particulars of the proposed project or development. Coordinate and facilitate project design reviews with various City Departments.
Review license and real property agreement applications for accuracy and adherence to City requirements.
Search, obtain and review plats, record drawings, easements and other relevant historical documents. Approve contracts, easements, reports, invoices and legal documents as needed.
Manage selected Capital Improvement Projects and various other public works projects.
Meet with other Municipal, County, State, Federal and other agencies for review and compliance with established requirements and obtain permits when necessary.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
The incumbent works in a typical office environment; relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards; occasional exposure to environmental conditions and/or hazards may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate Engineer
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited school
Up to 2 years related experience
Civil Engineer
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited school
Licensed Professional Engineer
5 years related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate Engineer
Education/ Experience:
4 year college degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited school
2 – 4 years’ experience in Civil Engineering analysis or Construction Management
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Basic knowledge of federal, state and local land development regulations
Basic understanding of construction practices
Comprehensive knowledge of Civil Engineering principals, techniques and practices
Basic skill in Microsoft Office applications
Basic skill in Engineering applications such as HEC-1, HEC-2, FlowMaster, CulvertMaster and AutoCAD
Excellent communication skills in both oral and written
Ability to read and interpret construction documents and plans
Civil Engineer
Education/ Experience:
Certified Flood Plain Manager
4-6 years or more experience designing and coordinating land development and public works projects
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Skills in Microsoft Office applications
Skills in HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, FlowMaster, CulvertMaster, and AutoCAD programs.
Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local land development regulations
Comprehensive knowledge of Civil Engineering principals, techniques and practices
Working knowledge of construction practices
Ability to read and interpret plats, easements, plans, construction details, specifications, and contracts.
Licenses and Certifications
Graduate Engineer
Valid Class C Texas driver's license
Civil Engineer
Valid Class C Texas driver's license
Licensed Professional Engineer
Internal Number: 2018-5468
About City of Garland, Texas
The City of Garland organization is made up of more than 2,000 full-time employees, working in more than 40 departments to serve members of the Garland community. As employees of Texas' 12th largest city, we serve more than 230,000 residents and 9,000 businesses, spread over a 57 square mile area. The City of Garland also operates its own electric utilities, water and wastewater treatment plants, and a regional landfill facility.
Garland is truly a unique community that has prepared for and embraced the future while staying rooted in its proud traditions of community spirit and dedication to sustaining a family-friendly environment. We are home to 60 parks, 4 libraries, the largest municipal golf course in Texas, a mall, an arena/conference facility, two hospitals and two college campuses. Garland also has major transportation infrastructure, with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) light rail lines.
