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City of Garland

Municipal government providing services and opportunities

Civil or Senior Civil Engineer - Development Engineering

Water Resources EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeGarland, TX, USA$95k - $138k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited school is required.
  • A Texas Professional Engineer license is required for the Senior Civil position. The Civil position requires a Professional Engineer license and the ability to secure Texas registration within six months of hire.
  • The Senior Civil position requires seven years of experience in land development projects, including design, submitting and obtaining municipal land development permits, or reviewing projects for permit issuance from design through record drawings.
  • The Civil position requires four to six years of experience in land development projects, including design, submitting and obtaining municipal land development permits, or reviewing projects for permit issuance from design through record drawings.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be accepted.
  • A valid Class C Texas driver’s license is required.
  • Extensive knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of civil and hydraulic engineering related to municipal surveys, plans, and public works design is required.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local land development and public works regulations, including FEMA, TCEQ, TWDB, and NCTCOG, is required.
  • Working knowledge of construction practices is required.
  • The ability to read and interpret plats, easements, plans, construction details, specifications, and contracts is required.
  • The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage tasks, and meet schedules is required.
  • The ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams is required.
  • Strong attention to detail is required to ensure accuracy in calculations, designs, and documentation related to stormwater engineering projects.

Responsibilities

  • Review, coordinate, and manage residential subdivision and commercial site development projects, including engineering plan review, the platting process, and support for land entitlement cases.
  • Represent the Engineering Department at Development Review Committee meetings and serve as the primary representative at pre-development meetings.
  • Lead interdepartmental design reviews to ensure constructability and compliance with the City’s Code of Ordinances, Technical Standards Manual, and Standard Construction Details.
  • Provide technical expertise, guidance, and instruction to developers, consulting engineers, staff, and the public on water, wastewater, and drainage regulations, the Floodplain Prevention Ordinance, and FEMA floodplain management practices and requirements.
  • Manage and facilitate the development process efficiently and thoroughly.
  • Review license and real property agreement applications for accuracy and adherence to City requirements.
  • Meet with municipal, county, state, federal, and other agencies to review and ensure compliance with established requirements, and obtain permits when necessary.
  • Review hydraulic and other stormwater calculations for private development and public works projects to ensure compliance with the Code of Ordinances, Technical Standards Manual, and Standard Construction Details.
  • Review drainage and flood studies and floodplain development permits for conformance with City and FEMA requirements.
  • Manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously and take a proactive approach to meeting project deadlines.
  • Search for, obtain, and review plats, record drawings, easements, and other relevant historical documents.
  • Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other software tools to analyze and visualize stormwater data, create maps, and support decision-making.
  • Manage selected Capital Improvement Projects and other public works projects.
  • Keep abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and regulations related to development engineering and participate in professional development activities.
  • For the Senior Civil position, review hydrologic and/or hydraulic studies submitted to FEMA for Letters of Map Revision (CLOMR/LOMR) to meet National Flood Insurance Program requirements.
  • For the Senior Civil position, manage annual Community Rating System reporting to FEMA.
  • For the Senior Civil position, provide recommendations to the City’s Floodplain Administrator.
  • For the Senior Civil position, review and approve contracts, easements, reports, invoices, and legal documents as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Seven to ten or more years of experience designing and coordinating land development and entitlement cases is preferred.
  • Seven to ten years of experience reviewing and approving municipal land development permits is preferred.
  • Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, FlowMaster, CulvertMaster, or AutoCAD is preferred.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, is preferred.
  • Experience with Bluebeam Revu PDF review software or equivalent is preferred.
  • A Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification is beneficial but not required.

About the Company

City of Garland

Municipal government providing services and opportunities

Garland is a city government that serves residents and businesses by providing a high quality of life, strong education and workforce development opportunities, and a network of community leadership and partners. Its offerings work through city programs, infrastructure, public services, and collaboration with local partners to support economic development and community well-being. The city differentiates itself with an affordable, business-friendly climate and a history of active leadership and partnerships that help attract and sustain jobs and opportunities. Garland’s goal is to be a thriving, well-connected metropolitan area where people can build careers, friendships, and families.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Garland, TX
Founded
1891

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