Engineer

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Section: Houston Water Planning

Reporting Location: 611 Walker 18th floor

Workdays & Hours: Monday-Friday/8:00am -5:00pm*

• Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Builds, maintains, and updates hydraulic and water quality models for the City of Houston water system and applies models to develop operational and CIP projects, as well as long-range strategies. Identifies and scopes water infrastructure projects.

Evaluates and analyzes the water systems using various data, tools, and techniques including advanced computer models, Business Analytics (BI), and Geographical Information System (GIS). Identifies, evaluates, recommends, and plans for improvements in operations, procedures, facilities, and systems. Performs water demand projections, short-term and long-term water planning. Prepares, reviews, and provides recommendations on technical studies, CIP project reports, DCR reports, and planning reports.

Performs and reviews engineering computations. Develops and designs conceptual utility layouts, drawings, etc. Reviews, researches, analyzes internal and external data, prepares various records, and reports.

Reviews and evaluates service requests. Coordinates with current and future contract customers (MUDs, GRPs, Authorities). Reviews and identifies regulatory requirements for the water utility and performs analysis to evaluate the system for regulatory deficiencies. Coordinates engineering activities in all disciplines (i.e., Water, Wastewater, Traffic, Street & Bridge, and Stormwater) as a project manager.

Coordinates and participates in various meetings, develops meeting minutes, and keeps track of project and data logs. Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Supervises and trains graduate engineers.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has some discretion about walking, standing, bending, lifting, etc.

This is a Department of Public Works & Engineering Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires 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

Four years of active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering are required.

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.

Engineers from out-of-state must

             be hired in a position directly under the supervision of a Professional Engineer licensed by the State of Texas;

AND

obtain their license as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas within six months from date of hire for continued employment with the City of Houston.

Requires a valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).Knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, water and wastewater system. Possess a working knowledge of underground public utility infrastructure, hydraulic modeling, GIS, and programming.

Hands-on experience of building and applying hydraulic models for problem solving. Ability to work with advanced features of Microsoft Office suit.

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 1-6SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:   None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:  YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE 26

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-2976

If you need special services or accommodations 832-395-2976 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. 

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.