Civil Engineer II, 214, Engineering

Salary : $92,809.60 - $116,022.40 Annually

Location : Laredo, TX

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : B254112-2

Department : Utilities (41 / 42)

Division : Engineering

Opening Date : 04 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Description

Revised : 10 / 01 / 2025

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 :

Skills and Abilities :

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements

Position will have the following exposures

Work Environment Locations

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

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Exposures

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

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Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

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Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Valid Licenses and Certifications

Required Licenses or Certifications

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.

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

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

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Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?

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What is your highest level of education?

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If you hold an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Juris Doctor, or Post Graduate Degree, please provide your major / minor :

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Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in the practice of civil, mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering or related engineering field?

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Do you currently hold a Professional Engineer (P.E.) License?(Note : If you answered "Yes" to this question, please make sure you attach a copy of your license to your application) (Failure to thoroughly and accurately provide this information in the indicated section may result in your application not being processed)

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I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the "Driver License", "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application not being processed.

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