Graduate Engineer

Salary : $78,207.95 - $102,916.33 Annually
Location : City Hall, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00149
Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Opening Date: 03/12/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

General Summary

Under general supervision of the City Engineer or designee, the Graduate Engineer will assist with current and long-term planning, engineering, development, and capital improvement activities. Strong interpersonal relationship skills are required along with a strong desire to succeed and grow a career as an engineer.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited college.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam and
• 0-4 years of civil engineering experience.

• Experience can be replaced with education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews developer's plans and specifications within scope of knowledge for the appropriate design of public works projects and compliance with City Code of Ordinances and Technical Standards.
• Participate in engineering design for municipal public works including street/drainage water and wastewater utilities engineering.
• Develop proficiency working within AutoCAD
• Estimate construction costs for projects.
• Write construction specifications and assemble plans, answer questions during bid process, recommend awarding or contract.
• Coordinate projects with other utilities and city departments.
• Coordinate project tasks with surveyors, engineers, engineering technicians, construction inspectors, and suppliers
• Provides customer service to the public related to public works facilities and general engineering inquiries.
• Provides assistance to developers, land owners, and real estate agencies on engineering issues related to subdivisions of property.
• Provides review comments on plats to the planning group.
• Reviews engineering designs, specifications, costs and quantity estimates of public work projects: for; streets, water and sewer systems construction, water, storm sewer and waste-water lift station facilities and utility structures and work with City Engineer and with other Engineering firms.
• Contributes to the maintenance of map records for the City's Infrastructure. Assists GIS staff with computerized mapping and geographical information system for City infrastructure.
• Provides general support to the engineering group and the City Engineer.
• Assembles, researches, and summarizes information from various sources and prepares special or recurring reports for the City.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of generally accepted principles and practices of engineering as it relates to construction of public infrastructure and private site construction.
• Knowledge of water, sewer, storm and hydrology/hydraulic design.
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of basic laws, ordinances and regulations underlying municipalities.
• Skilled in using highly technical computer applications, such as GIS or CAD.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Skilled in reading, interpreting, explaining and applying laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate construction drawings, contract documents, technical specifications, title reports, easement and right-of-way documents, technical reports, for compliance with City ordinances and design regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to provide customer service to internal and external customers, including the general public.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Ability to work with contractors, consultants, developers, property owners, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, through clear, concise documents/reports.
• Ability to research, collect, analyze, summarize and prepare both technical and administrative reports and correspondence.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines for specific projects.
• Ability to work as a team with other departments in the accomplishment of work tasks.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and use rational judgment in making work-related decisions.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Majority of work is performed in an office setting, occasional exposure to objectionable conditions such as construction sites.
• May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing and vision to monitor.
• May be subject to occasional bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting such as retrieving or replacing files, documents, and records.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds; climb stairs, sit for extended periods of time at computer or desk.

The City of Royse City offers a comprehensive benefits package. View our benefits summary at https://www.roysecity.com/190/Employment-Opportunities