Civil Engineer (Stormwater)

at  City of Bryan

JOB SUMMARY

Professional civil engineering position requiring the capability of independent and complex analysis in providing engineering services to the City of Bryan, including project management for Capital Improvement Project delivery.
This position will also be responsible for the technical review of site drainage plans, hydraulic and hydrologic drainage analyses for land development, utility, transportation and other public infrastructure projects.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• The principles and practices of professional civil engineering and construction of municipal engineering projects.
• Modern principles and practices of stormwater and floodplain management including related federal, state, and local ordinances, laws and regulations.
• The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the Community Rating System.
• FEMA’s LOMA, LOMR-F, and CLOMR processes.
• Stormwater computer modeling software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, EPASWMM, XPSWMM StormCAD, and other relevant hydrology and hydraulic software used to prepare flood studies and designs for stormwater systems.
• Safety standards, procedures, and precautions utilized in emergency response activities.

Ability to:

• Learn department functions, regulations, policies, and procedures as required to complete tasks and assignments.
• Read, write, interpret, and review technical specifications, schematics, and diagrams.
• Perform the field investigation, design, and manage the construction of municipal engineering projects.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and other various stormwater calculations.
• Anticipate, identify, and effectively resolve various issues and problems.
• Exercise considerable initiative, sound judgment, and collaborative skills.
• Maintain a high degree of organization, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Handle a high level of customer interaction in person and by phone.
• Work independently and/or in a team environment and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Handle multiple tasks, prioritize and organize work assignments, and meet established deadlines.
• Use spreadsheet and word processing applications (Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Outlook) to prepare clear and concise presentations, reports, forms, and other written materials.
• Perform a variety of clerical/administrative tasks, such as responding to phone calls, data entry, and maintaining records/files.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information, records, or issues.
• Attend after-hour meetings (City Council, boards, commissions, homeowner associations, etc.) and advise on job-related issues as needed.
• Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and attendance.
• Comply with City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Provide management with sound, positive advice, and information concerning the area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong public contact and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong personal computer skills, with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office and any job-specific software such as GIS systems and digital plan review systems.

ADDITIONAL NOTES/INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ‘at-will’ relationship.

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