Civil Engineer II, 214, Engineering

Job Posting

Employer : City of Laredo

Salary : $91,540.80 - $114,441.60 Annually

Location : Laredo, TX

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : B254112-2

Department : Utilities

Division : Engineering

Opening Date : 04 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Description

Performs professional engineering for projects related to the water and sewer infrastructure of the City. Develops and reviews engineering standards, provides customer service to property owners, and oversees development of water and sewer improvements.

Essential Functions / Job Competencies / Physical Requirements

Essential Duties & Responsibilities The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Develops and reviews engineering design and standards and oversees construction activity within the department.
• Provides customer service and coordination between consultants, engineers, staff, and other departments.
• Oversees development of water and sewer improvements for new subdivisions; responds to complaints and inquiries.
• Provides updates on number of connections to the water system; compares data with TCEQ requirements.
• Assists with capital improvement projects and TxDOT; provides technical advice as needed.
• Coordinates with other utility departments to identify any conflicts with existing or proposed infrastructure.
• Submits Council Communication agendas.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs related work as required.

Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties Knowledge of :

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Travel Position will require the employee to travel :

Minimum Qualifications

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As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment. Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment. Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions / positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and / or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

Benefits

The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees :

10 days of paid vacation per year

6 1 / 2 days sick leave per year

Pension plan

16 paid Holidays

Paid health

Dental plan

Life insurance

For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at under Employee Benefits.