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Engineer - Town of Prosper, TX (ID: 317833)

Title Engineer
Type Engineering
Date Posted 2018-12-03
City / Organization Town of Prosper, TX
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Description

Responsible for assisting in all aspects of civil engineering activities which includes, but is not limited to, execution of the Town's capital improvement program, and monitoring and reviewing new development; responding to citizen and professional inquiries and complaints; reviewing grading plans, analyzing, and making recommendations for drainage problems; and evaluating traffic concerns.

  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Review and provide comments on subdivision plats, construction and development plans in compliance with capital improvement needs and appropriate local standards, ordinances, and accepted practices.
  • Provide information, as requested, on existing and proposed infrastructure system (i.e., location, size and/or depth of existing and proposed water, sewer, and storm drain lines street/thoroughfare alignment and roadway width, etc.).
  • Review traffic studies, counts, speed surveys, and signal timing, and make recommendations on transportation issues.
  • Identify problems and prepare and recommend solutions for drainage issues throughout the Town.
  • Receive and respond to citizens, developers, and/or engineers' inquiries and complaints regarding engineering issues.
  • Assist with the coordination and performance of flood plain administration duties in accordance with FEMA and local ordinances.
  • Assist with contract administration for professional services and capital improvement projects.
  • Compose and prepare correspondence.
  • Assist with the preparation of briefings for Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission on engineering, development, and capital improvement project related items.
  • Attend meetings and perform other related duties.
  • Assist with the preparation of various reports for the Town Manager and department heads, (etc.).
  • Perform other duties as specified by the Town Council, Town Manager, Executive Director of Development and Community Services, Town Charter, or the laws of the State of Texas.

 

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university with five (5) years related experience, municipal civil engineer experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, particularly with the design, construction, and maintenance of public works projects.  Experience in land development including grading, drainage, street and utility design preferred.
  • Must actively participate in professional associations in order to keep current in the changes of the law and practice of job responsibilities.
  • Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of municipal laws, codes, policies and guidelines applicable to the job responsibilities.
  • Must be a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or be able to obtain Texas license within six months.

Job Post Expiration Date   July 26, 2019

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