Senior Civil Engineer

Position Overview:

The Senior Civil Engineer is responsible for leading the planning analysis design and production of complex civil engineering projects for the Office of the County Engineers (OCE) in-house design program. This position applies advanced engineering judgment and technical expertise to deliver safe accurate cost-effective constructible and code-compliant infrastructure solutions.

With minimal supervision the Senior Civil Engineer leads and performs civil design activities related to roadway and site development grading hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) stormwater management drainage systems utilities and other public infrastructure improvements. Responsibilities include hydrologic and hydraulic modeling drainage and stormwater calculations storm sewer and culvert design detention and conveyance analysis grading and earthwork design erosion and sediment control and preparation of plans specifications estimates and technical reports.

The position coordinates closely with project managers engineers surveyors environmental professionals other County departments Precincts consultants regulatory agencies and external stakeholders. Designs must comply with applicable OCE Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) TxDOT local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) environmental and other applicable local state and federal requirements.

The Senior Civil Engineer is accountable for the technical quality and timely completion of assigned engineering tasks within established project scope budget and schedule

Job Duties:

The Senior Civil Engineers responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and perform planning analysis and detailed civil engineering design for drainage stormwater roadway utility site development and other public infrastructure projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and modeling for storm sewer systems culverts channels detention facilities outfalls and other drainage infrastructure.
• Develop construction plans profiles cross-sections grading plans drainage plans details 3D models and other technical documents using appropriate CAD and civil engineering software.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations drainage and H&H reports design reports technical memoranda quantity estimates cost estimates specifications and supporting documentation for project development permitting and construction.
• Perform grading design cut-and-fill analysis earthwork calculations and balancing erosion and sediment control design and stormwater pollution prevention planning as applicable.
• Review and interpret survey data utility information record drawings geotechnical reports drainage studies environmental information and other technical inputs required for design development.
• Review and check engineering designs calculations plans and technical documents prepared by junior engineers designers consultants and CAD technicians for accuracy consistency constructability and compliance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities with project managers surveyors structural engineers architects geotechnical engineers environmental staff utility coordinators consultants contractors regulatory agencies and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct and document field investigations and site visits to verify existing conditions identify project constraints evaluate drainage and infrastructure concerns and support engineering recommendations.
• Prepare and support development of project specifications bid documents engineers estimates and other procurement and construction documents for capital improvement projects.
• Provide engineering support during construction including review and response to Requests for Information (RFIs) submittals design clarifications field conditions proposed design changes and other construction-related issues.
• Ensure engineering work complies with applicable OCE and Harris County criteria HCFCD requirements TxDOT standards local AHJ requirements and applicable state and federal regulations and engineering practices.
• Serve as an internal OCE Subject Matter Expert (SME) for hydrology hydraulics drainage and stormwater infrastructure and provide technical guidance in resolving drainage-related issues raised by OCE clients including Harris County Precincts and other departments.
• Provide technical leadership mentoring and guidance to junior engineers designers CAD technicians and other technical staff.
• Develop project scopes schedules technical approaches resource requirements and level-of-effort estimates for assigned projects and engineering tasks.
• Prepare and present project updates engineering analyses recommendations and technical findings to management project teams County departments Precinct representatives regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.
• Maintain proficiency in applicable engineering software design standards regulations and emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve design quality and efficiency.
• Support disaster response emergency operations and post-event infrastructure assessments as needed including drainage outfall roadway and other infrastructure-related incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering majoring in hydraulics and hydrology or a related field.

Licensure:

• Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
• Valid Texas Drivers License upon hire.

Experience:

• Seven (7) years of progressive civil engineering experience in the related fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading design tasks coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and performing advanced engineering calculations.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Exceptional personal organizational skills ability to identify and prioritize assigned tasks independently with minimal oversight.
• In-depth knowledge in the application of various hydraulic and hydrological design methods including the use of relevant design software (i.e. SWMM HY-8 etc.).
• Ability to exercise flexibility in accommodating shifting priorities demands and schedules.
• Valid Texas Drivers License upon hire.
• Ability to drive a county vehicle to various job sites as needed to accomplish tasks and projects.

Emergency Deployment & Continuity of Operations Requirement:

In accordance with Harris Countys Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols. The employee may be designated as supporting a Mission Essential Function (MEF) and must:

• Participate in the classification of departmental staff based on MEF responsibilities.
• Be available for temporary deployment to an alternative work location role or telework assignment during emergencies.
• Confirm work assignments with their supervisor before reporting to any worksite during such events.
• Remain flexible in assuming alternative duties as directed to support continuity of County operations.

Education:

• Masters Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Experience:

Ten (10) years of progressive civil engineering experience in related fields.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Full-Time Regular 40 hours per week.

Subject to early mornings late evenings weekends and holidays at times depending upon the project or workload.

Salary: Commensurate experience based on 26 pay periods.

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

Most assignments will be performed in an office meeting or operations command center environment though some fieldwork may be required. This position is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions and may involve exposure to hazards including moving vehicles mechanical parts heat and chemicals. Extended work hours may be required during the activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified duration (varies based on the extent of the event).

This position requires bending stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs. as well as frequent walking standing sitting reaching and ascending/descending stairs. The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Interview/Assessment:

• This position may have an assessment as part of the interview process.

FEATURED BENEFITS:

Medical vision and dental insurance.

Wellness.

Professional development opportunities.

Flexible spending accounts.

457 deferred compensation plans.

Retirement pension (TCDRS).

Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).

Disability and life insurance.

Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.