Engineer, EIT / PE - Development Services

The City of Cedar Park

ABOUT CEDAR PARK

The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant suburb of over 83,000 residents, located 17 miles northwest of downtown Austin and recognized for its quality of life in the fast-growth dynamic Central Texas region. Cedar Park is the fourth largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, shares a border with Austin, and is ideally situated for corporate headquarters with a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. With deep roots as a small community and ability to retain a hometown feel, it is known for its outstanding schools, probusiness climate and relaxed family environment. Named one of the Best Suburbs for Growing Families and Best Small City in America in 2020, Cedar Park offers all the benefits of life in an emerging first ring suburb in a region known for its high tech, innovation and live music, with desirable neighborhoods, an entrepreneurial business environment, and an effective, well managed city government.

VISION We image the City of Cedar Park as a family-oriented community, one of compassion, integrity, diversity and many faiths. We are an attractive destination, a leader in business development and committed to an exceptional quality of life for all.

The Position

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs advanced technical and professional civil engineering work in the review and evaluation of private and public development projects for compliance with municipal codes, ordinances, standards, and best practices. This position reviews plats, site development plans, drainage studies, grading and floodplain permits, and other engineering submittals to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and sound engineering principles. The Engineer prepares written technical comments and recommendations, coordinates with internal departments and external stakeholders, attends development and construction meetings, and provides engineering guidance to developers, contractors, and citizens. The position also assists in maintaining development review tracking systems, supports floodplain management activities, and performs site inspections to verify compliance and resolve field issues. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of the Engineering Services Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Reviews and approves plats and site development plans for commercial and residential development for compliance with City Codes and Ordinances with emphasis on drainage, grading, floodplain and water quality requirements;
• Prepares written technical comment letters for reviews of development applications;
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders on engineering issues and concerns and works towards a positive outcome
• Works with Development Services staff to ensure ordinances and standards are being met for proposed development projects
• Serves on the Development Services Committee, to discuss and make decisions on development-related questions and concerns;
• Attends development meetings and construction meetings to give engineering guidance to developers, contractors, and citizens;
• Maintains the computer based tracking system (MyPermitNow) to show status of all city plat, subdivision, various permits and construction plan submittals;
• Reviews the City's right-of-way construction permitting, including network nodes for 5G service, for compliance with City Codes and Ordinances;
• Reviews residential grading permits, floodplain development permits, drainage studies for development projects for compliance with City Codes and Ordinances;
• Responds to citizens' inquiries and requests for engineering related information such as drainage, floodplain, grading, easement, and water quality issues in person, over the telephone and via email;
• Performs site visits and field inspections for projects under review and construction and coordinates resolution for potential construction problems with City inspector, contractor, engineer, and owner;
• Coordinates with City's GIS Department for maintenance of record drawings for public and private projects in database;
• Assists the City's Floodplain Administrator in their duties including issuing permits for development in City's floodplain and enforcing requirements of the City's Floodplain Management Regulations on development projects;
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Engineer, EIT

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in Engineering with major course work in civil, environmental, or biological and agricultural studies; Or, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required

EIT Certification

Preferred :

Must possess a Valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record or have the ability to get one in 30 days.

Engineer, PE

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in Engineering with major course work in civil, environmental, water resource planning, or biological and agricultural studies; Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required

Preferred :

Must possess a Valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record or have the ability to get one in 30 days.

Knowledge & Technical Skills :

Knowledge of : Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and practices of drainage analysis and design as applicable to a municipal setting; thorough knowledge of the related federal, state, and local ordinances, laws and regulations; thorough knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting Department activities.

Skill / Ability to : communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public; ability to conduct necessary research and compile comprehensive reports; write routine reports and correspondence; and establish and maintain effective relationships with public officials, superiors, subordinates, and the public with a willingness to provide top level customer service.

Supplemental Information

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to : Engineering Services Manager

Directs : This is a non-supervisory position

Other : Works closely with City departments, co-workers, general public, and representatives of various organizations and agencies.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Cedar Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. As an EEO employer, the City will conduct its staffing activities, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, training, and separation in accordance with Federal, State, and Local EEO laws and regulations as they affect the City. The City of Cedar Park will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, veteran status, or disability.

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