Graduate Engineer II

Position: Graduate Engineer II

Annual Salary Range: $79,210 to $120,400 (DOQ)

Direct Supervisor: Director of Engineering & Construction

Normal Work Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm – Monday thru Friday

Location: Lewisville, TX

Position Function: Performs assigned duties necessary to assist both the Engineering and Construction Department and the Operations Department with the management, administration and completion of assigned engineering related projects and activities of the District.

Typical/Essential Duties:

- With limited direction, assists with management of capital improvement projects by guiding and overseeing activities performed by engineering consultants, construction managers, inspectors, and contractors as they relate to rights-of-way acquisition, design construction and initiation of service. Also assist with the administration of construction contracts by conducting meetings, reviewing periodic contractor pay applications, administering change orders, and negotiating change order prices.

- Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Engineering & Construction assists with capital improvement project planning, budget development and scheduling of design and construction activities. Reviews studies and other documents prepared by consultants, developers, and others, and assists with preparing recommendations for review by the Director of Engineering and Construction and other members of the Executive Staff.

- Provides process, system and other forms of engineering technical support to the Operations Department. Reviews and evaluates various types of operating systems, processes and procedures for the purpose of identifying potential problems and recommends appropriate solutions. Works with consultants and contractors as needed to ensure proper implementation of approved corrective actions. Provides other forms of engineering related technical assistance to the Operations Department as needed and requested.

- Maintains project quality assurance by reviewing and interpreting plan documents, specifications, and inspection reports, and acts as a liaison with contractors, design engineers, various governmental agencies and other utilities as assigned.

- Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related field of engineering is required.

- Two (2) to four (4) years of specifically related professional experience is required.

- Management with minimal direct supervision of at least two (2) CIP Projects of duration of six (6) months or more.

Other Requirements:

- Registration as an Engineer-In-Training in Texas is required.

- Passing Professional Engineer exam is required.

- Valid Texas Driver’s License is required.

- Must be able to pass applicable pre-employment Drug Screen, Physical, and Background Checks.

Application Process

- All applicants must complete an employment application and submit it to the District’s Human Resources Department, visit the District’s website at www.utrwd.com/join-our-team to obtain an application and for instructions on how to apply.

*Apply online www.utrwd.com/join-our-team

Pay: From $79,210.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Education:

- Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

- Lewisville, TX 75057 (Required)

Work Location: In person