Senior Project Engineer-CIP (Hiring Incentive: $1,500)

Posting number: 2026-72

Department: Public Works

Division: CIP Engineering

Job classification: Senior Project Engineer - CIP

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Engineering, Public Works, Customer Service, Project Management

Summary

Sign-On Incentive – $1,500

The $1,500 Sign-On Incentive is available for newly hired Public Works employees (excluding Administrative Staff). 

Key details:

• Paid on the employee's first paycheck following hire.
• Limited to one sign-on incentive per employee while the program is in effect.
• Employees who leave Town employment within 90 days must repay $750.
• Incentives are paid through payroll and are subject to applicable taxes.

Employee Referral Incentive – $1,500

Help us recruit great candidates and earn extra income!

For eligible Public Works positions (excluding Administrative Staff), employees may receive:

• $500 when the referred employee is hired.
• $1,000 after the referred employee successfully completes six months of employment.
• $1,500 total incentive.

Additional information:

• Applicants must identify the referring employee on their employment application for the referral to qualify.
• Incentives are paid through payroll and are subject to applicable taxes.

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Supports the Engineering Manager by performing tasks related to engineering and capital improvement projects within the Town. Provides engineering review, information, and technical assistance to engineers, developers, governmental agencies, other Town departments, and the general public.

Examples of duties

• Presents capital project items to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council, as necessary.
• Establishes and maintains good working relations with engineers, contractors, franchise utilities, and regulatory agencies.
• Schedules, conducts, and attends pre-construction meetings with contractors, developers, and engineers prior to construction.
• Interacts with Construction Inspectors daily to answer questions and resolve problems.
• Advises citizens and Town staff regarding engineering design projects, construction activities, traffic issues, and general coordination efforts.
• Coordinates and consults with outside sources as appropriate during project development such as the Corps of Engineers, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Texas Department of Transportation, other municipalities, the North Central Council of Governments, the Texas Natural Conservation Commission, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
• Ensures coordination, representation, communication, and documentation between a wide variety of involved and affected parties (citizens, developers, consultants, utility companies, contractors, Town departments, etc.) on engineering issues including capital improvement projects.
• Coordinates engineering assistance to other Town Departments.
• Researches requests, suggestions, and complaints from Town staff, Town officials, and citizens.
• Assists in the updating of policies, procedures, standard details, and specifications.
• Reviews and approves payment requests from contractors, consultants, and suppliers and assists in preparing and overseeing project budgets.
• Provides engineering information and technical assistance to engineers, developers, agency representatives, members of the general public, and Town employees.
• Reviews and analyzes plats, plans, and specifications and shop drawing submittals for new construction projects for conformance with Master Plans, Town standards, and good engineering practices.
• Provides direction to co-workers and non-Town personnel.
• Responsible for the final inspection and approval recommendations for capital projects.
• Interprets and administers Town ordinances.
• Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
•A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required.
•Must have a valid Texas driver's license and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.

EDUCATION:
•A Professional Engineers License as issued by the State of Texas is required.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
•Four (4) years of experience working in an engin