Senior Engineer - Road & Bridge

Responsibilities Performs highly advanced planning, engineering analysis and design of transportation, drainage, and land development projects Assists with training and development of engineering and planning staff and aids with training materials Assists with development of Division budget Compiles statistical data and prepares reports utilizing engineering studies Performs highly advanced and complex engineering analysis and design of hydraulic structures and conveyance systems Serves as department liaison for technical concerns for the public, Commissioners Court, contractors and internal and external department and agencies Prepares transportation engineering plans, specifications & estimates (PS&E) Analyzes and prepares floodplain and detention studies Monitors and supervises project quality control efforts and deliverables to ensure project is completed efficiently and effectively Oversees and manages a variety of project budgets, schedules, work plans and resource requirements for various construction projects Aids in the development and implementation of the Williamson County Long Range Transportation Plan Oversees the analysis of subdivision plats, construction plans, permits and compliance measures for various Land Development and Road and Bridge projects Aids with the implementation of subdivision regulation amendments Assists with coordination of safety projects Prepares technical correspondence to professional consultants, other governmental entities and the public Reviews Floodplain Development Permits, including interpreting flood studies and determining site‑specific flood elevations Responds to drainage/floodplain complaints and coordinates with public to develop feasible solutions utilizing site visits, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and investigations Coordinates and prepares documents and updates for engineering meetings and public hearings Performs pavement field evaluations Identifies potential floodplain violations and collaborates with inspections on resolution Attends all meetings and trainings, as required Performs special duties as assigned Organization Relationships Reports directly to – An Assigned Supervising Engineer Direct Reports – No Physical Demands Position involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, heavy lifting and operating equipment Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle Environmental Factors Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather Regular travel between work sites Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, bacteria, fungus and high noise levels Irregular Hours Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday‑Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field Eight (8) years roadway geometric and drainage design experience Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and engineering development systems and software Licenses and Certifications P.E. (Professional Engineer) Licensure – required Valid Texas driver’s license – required within thirty (30) days of employment Texas P.E. (Professional Engineer) Licensure – required within six (6) months of employment Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field Ten (10) years of roadway geometric and drainage design experience Seven (7) years of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Floodplain Development experience including 3D flood modeling experience Four (4) years of pavement design experience Knowledge of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Six (6) years traffic engineering experience CFM (Certified Floodplain Manager) Certification Employment Testing Criminal background check: Yes Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes Drug screening: Yes Physical exam: No Psychological exam: No Additional: N/A Equal Opportunity Employer Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department. #J-18808-Ljbffr Williamson County