Supervising Engineer- Engineering (Facilities)
City of HoustonAbout the role
Posting number: 39314
Department: Houston Public Works
Division: Engineering & Construction (PWE)
Job classification: SUPERVISING ENGINEER
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Engineering, Public Works
Summary
Applications Accepted fromApplications Accepted from: All Persons InterestedService Line: Facilities
Location: 611 Walker
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.*
Subject to change*
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supervises, coordinates, and manages a variety of engineering activities and personnel necessary to implement Infrastructure projects in the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) including water, wastewater, paving and drainage. Provides technical guidance and training to engineers and project managers. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provides supervision and coordination of technical personnel and projects or may supervisor multiple contracts and projects of extensive monetary value to the City of Houston.
- Provide technical analysis and information to develop solutions and improve systems and plans.
- Defines objectives, evaluates proposals and makes recommendations for projects.
- Prepares and reviews contract documents (design or construction), technical reports, plans, specifications, standards, supplemental agreements. Negotiates contracts, evaluates bid documents, and assists in selecting bid awards.
- Prepare and review requests for information by contractors, change orders, claims and Requests for Council Action.
- Establishes goals, develops and evaluates performance of personnel and/or projects.
- Responds to inquiries by departments, consultants, contractors, agencies and the general public. Attend and or conduct public meetings and other coordination meetings with various internal and external parties and stakeholders.
- Conduct on-site project inspections and investigations as necessary.
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has some discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve extensive use of a video display terminal.
This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.Examples of duties
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSRequires graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers with satisfactory standing.
OR
Requires graduation from an engineering or related science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education, other than a curriculum approved by the Board and passage of the eight-hour fundamentals of engineering examination prescribed by the Board.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Six years of active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering, with one of the years as a licensed Professional Engineer, or in a role of Project Manager or higher obtained after licensure as a Professional Engineer.
Substitution: A Master's degree in Engineering may be substituted for up to two years of the above experience requirement.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Requires registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. A specific branch of engineering (such as civil, mechanical, structural, etc.) may be required.
May require a valid Texas Driver’s License and in compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving.
Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in design, construction, and project management. Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, decision-oriented, problem-solving attitude and computer skills will be preferred. Ideal candidate will have a degree concentration in Civil Engineering.
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
Supplemental information
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: NoneHowever, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No
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