Engineer, EIT/PE

ABOUT CEDAR PARK 
The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant suburb of over 83,000 residents, located 17 miles northwest of downtown Austin and recognized for its quality of life in the fast-growth dynamic Central Texas region. Cedar Park is the fourth largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, shares a border with Austin, and is ideally situated for corporate headquarters with a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. With deep roots as a small community and ability to retain a hometown feel, it is known for its outstanding schools, probusiness climate and relaxed family environment. Named one of the Best Suburbs for Growing Families and Best Small City in America in 2020, Cedar Park offers all the benefits of life in an emerging first ring suburb in a region known for its high tech, innovation and live music, with desirable neighborhoods, an entrepreneurial business environment, and an effective, well managed city government.

VISION
We image the City of Cedar Park as a family-oriented community, one of compassion, integrity, diversity and many faiths. We are an attractive destination, a leader in business development and committed to an exceptional quality of life for all. 

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Engineering Services Manager, the Engineer EIT/PE performs high-level engineering-related duties in the City’s Development Services Department including, but not limited to, reviewing and processing commercial and residential development services applications and providing technical support and information to internal and external customers of the City.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

 

• Reviews and approve plats and plans for commercial and residential development for compliance with City Codes and Ordinances with emphasis on drainage, grading, floodplain and water quality requirements.
• Prepares written technical comment letters for reviews of development applications. 
• Works with Development Services staff to ensure ordinances and standards are being met for proposed development.
• Serves on the Development Services Committee, to discuss and make decisions on development-related questions and concerns.
• Attends development meetings and construction meetings to give engineering guidance to developers, contractors, and citizens.
• Maintains the computer-based tracking system (MyPermitNow) to show status of all city plat, subdivision, various permits and construction plan submittals.
• Reviews the City’s right-of-way construction permitting, including network nodes for 5G service, for compliance with City Codes and Ordinances.
• Reviews residential grading permits, floodplain development permits, drainage studies and capital improvement projects for compliance with City Codes and Ordinances.
• Responds to citizens’ inquiries and requests for engineering related information such as drainage, floodplain, grading, easement, and water quality issues in person, over the telephone and via email.
• Manages the City's pavement management program and budget, which is responsible for maintaining the city’s pavement conditions by identifying and executing proactive pavement construction and maintenance projects;
• Performs site visits and field inspections for projects under review and construction and coordinate resolution for potential construction problems with City inspector, contractor, engineer, and owner;
• Coordinates with City’s GIS Department for maintenance of record drawings for public and private projects in database;
• Serves on a committee from the City to evaluate and rate consultants/contractor submittals for services on Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
• Participates in the design of small in-house drainage projects;
• Participates in the implementation of the City Stormwater Master Plan, which will include short- and long-range plans/ projects;
• Assists the City’s Floodplain Administrator in their duties including issuing permits for development in City’s floodplain and enforcing requirements of the City’s Floodplain Management Regulations;
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

 

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS OF ENGINEER, PE

• Prepares Requests for Qualifications/Proposal and provides recommendation for consultant/contractor selection for CIP.  Provides direction to and manages consultants regarding development of plans, construction specifications for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). Oversees the bidding and selection of consultants/contractors for assigned CIPs. Serves as the City’s representative for CIPs from award to close-out of project;  
• Prepares and presents projects to City Council and various boards and commissions as directed by management;
• Coordinates and/or conducts CIP related meetings with City staff, consultants, the public, contractors, inspectors and others as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Engineer, EIT

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in Engineering with major course work in civil, environmental, or biological and agricultural studies; Or, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

 

Required: EIT Certification 

Preferred: 

• Experience with GIS and Auto-CAD
• Experience with the FEMA regulations and the City of Austin Drainage Criteria Manual
• Certified Floodplain Manager certificate

 

Must possess a Valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record, or have the ability to get one in 30 days. 

 

Engineer, PE

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in Engineering with major course work in civil, environmental, water resource planning, or biological and agricultural studies; Or, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

Required:

• 4 years of experience
• PE Certification in Texas

Preferred: 

• Experience with GIS and Auto-CAD
• Experience with the FEMA regulations and the City of Austin Drainage Criteria Manual
• Certified Floodplain Manager certificate

Must possess a Valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record, or have the ability to get one in 30 days. 

Knowledge & Technical Skills:

Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and practices of drainage analysis and design as applicable to a municipal setting; thorough knowledge of the related federal, state, and local ordinances, laws and regulations; thorough knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting Department activities.

 

Skill/Ability: Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public; ability to conduct necessary research and compile comprehensive reports; write routine reports and correspondence; and establish and maintain effective relationships with public officials, superiors, subordinates, and the public with a willingness to provide top level customer service. 

Salary : $5,877 - $8,880