Staff Engineer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWalker County Planning and Development DepartmentJob Title: Staff Engineer Planning and Development Department Starting Annual Salary:

$105,000.00 -

135,066.00

(Commensurate with Education and Experience) Education, Experience and Skill Requirements•

Bachelor’s degree in engineering. •

Minimum of 6 years of experience in civil engineering, municipal engineering, or a related

engineering field.•

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas.•

Demonstrates strong analytical skills with the ability to define problems, evaluate data, and

draw evidence-based conclusions. •

Valid Driver’s LicensePrimary Job Duties•

Conducts comprehensive reviews of plats, subdivision layouts, permitting reviews,

floodplain management applications,

and site development plans to ensure compliance

with applicable regulations and design standards. •

Field inspections and analysis of drainage, construction, and infrastructure.•

Review of testing and engineering analysis•

Assist with administration of engineering contracts•

Provide broad knowledge of road construction, public infrastructure, hydrologic and

hydraulic engineering principles, practices, and methods, and their practical application •

Attend meetings on behalf of department and supervisors. •

Review hydrologic and hydraulic modeling submittals to support development plan

applications and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations •

Review of on-site sewage facility plans (training available if needed in this area)•

Perform hydraulic and hydrologic modeling using specialized engineering software •

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position is required to perform a range of physical activities to ensure compliance with standards, requirements, and codes. The physical demands for these roles can include, but are not limited to: driving, standing, walking, lifting, bending, stooping, and other activities necessary to perform visual and audible reviews and inspections.Application and full job description can be obtained at:

application and resume may be submitted directly to:Walker County Planning and Development DepartmentAttn:

Annette C. Olivier1313 University AvenueHuntsville, Texas

77340