Civil Engineer (Hiring Incentive : $2,500)

Salary : $87,047.01 - $97,070.67 Annually

Location : Lewisville, TX

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : FY2526-00026

Department : Engineering

Opening Date : 10 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

Position Summary

As a new hire, you'll receive a $2,500 hiring incentive, paid in a lump sum with your first full paycheck after joining our team.

Reviews construction plans, specifications, bid documents, professional service agreements, plats and engineering site plans for conformance with City Development Ordinance, general engineering principles, and local / state / federal requirements. Monitors and directs consultants working on City Capital Projects. Meets with property owners and consultants concerning Capital Projects and acquisition of required rights of way and easements. Prepares easement and right of way documents and other various right of way agreements as necessary. Assists project inspectors with monitoring construction of capital projects, field changes and initiating change orders as needed. Reviews and makes recommendations regarding consultant and contractor pay applications related to capital projects. Monitors project budgets. Prepares reports and correspondence as needed.

Essential Functions

• Reviews construction plans, professional service agreements, plats and engineering site plans for conformance to City Development Ordinances and general engineering principles. Prepares and reviews specifications and bid documents for Capital improvement projects.
• Prepares plans, specifications, and estimates for in-house projects.
• Meets with property owners and consultants concerning development of capital improvement projects including acquisition of required easements and rights of way.
• Attends Planning and Zoning and City Council meetings as required.
• Monitors / Directs consulting engineers working on Capital Improvement projects.
• Assists in negotiating professional service agreements and fees for consulting engineers.
• Reviews bids, researches contractor references and makes recommendations to City Engineer.
• Monitors construction of capital improvement projects including review of pay estimates and facilitation of project acceptance close out.
• Assists project inspectors and contractors with resolution of construction questions, field changes, interpreting plans and specifications and initiates change orders as needed.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Sewer and Water Utility Projects

Position Qualifications

Education

Experience

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of : Knowledge of current civil engineering practices.

Ability to :

Skills :

Other Requirements :

Work Hours

Monday-Thursday 7 : 30am-5 : 30pm, Friday 7 : 30am-11 : 30am.

Experience job stability and attractive benefits by pursuing a full-time career in municipal government with the City of Lewisville.

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