Engineer I

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment/selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay

This is an exempt position at pay grade 209.

Attendance

Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday

• Friday, 8:00 am

• 5:00 pm. Must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States.

Overview

The Engineer I will prioritize quality service, safeguard the City's brand, and exceed expectations. Their responsibilities include preparing engineering design calculations, bid calculations, and cost estimates, conducting research for design specifications, attending engineering meetings, performing field investigations at project sites, offering bidding and construction support for public works projects, and assisting in the preparation of engineering reports and design amendments. They will also be involved in investigating construction disputes and complaints, preparing engineering studies and reports as required, and supporting Council agenda items.

Responsibilities

• Must have good practical knowledge of general engineering principals as applied to public projects.

• Prepares engineering design calculations, schedules etc.

• Drives to and Conducts field investigations, visits to current and future project sites.

• Prepares construction location proposals, engineering, plan specifications, schedules, and budget reports, as well as, bid documents for public work projects and the dissemination of the bid packet to prospective contractors.

• Assists with preparation of design amendments, change orders, and other related documents as necessary for Capital improvement projects.

• Interprets maps, plats, and construction drawings.

• Creates plans for internal use and/or end user Departments use and assists in supporting construction of public works projects.

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Engineering

• No prior experience necessary

• A valid driver's license is required. Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire.

• Proof of automobile liability insurance

Other Information:

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System

• TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.

• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.

• Vacation

• 88+ hours per year

• Personal leave

• 40 hours per year

• Sick leave

• 96 hours per year

• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan

• Ten (10) Holidays

• Flexible Spending Account

• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center

• Learning & Development Academy

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.