Senior Engineer

Job Closes: April 7

GENERAL SUMMARY

Plans, designs, and supervises the construction and maintenance of infrastructure projects with a focus on nature-based solutions. Performs hydrologic, hydraulic, and/or water quality modeling in support of planning and design. Manages projects and consultants.

Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.

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.

• Supervises a team which may include graduate engineers, engineers-in-training, engineers, technicians, and/or planners. This includes managing workload, professional development, and other personnel management tasks.
• Oversees quality assurance for engineering tasks in the areas of design, construction oversight, and/or analysis.
• Performs engineering analysis, modeling, design, permitting, and construction management for civil or environmental projects with a focus on nature-based solutions.
• Reviews engineering reports, models, plans, and specifications developed by others.
• Performs field visits in support of modeling, design, construction oversight, and condition assessment.
• Manages assigned engineering projects and programs to include goal setting, project development, budget preparation, utilization of resources, project management, reporting, and public relations coordination.
• Coordinates, communicates, and documents activities with other departments, project partners, manufacturers, surveyors, and regulatory agencies.
• Works with consultants and coordinates the work of consultants.
• Performs related work as required.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

• This position directly supervises engineers and technicians.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• An Undergraduate Degree from an ABET accredited college or university with emphasis in Civil, Environmental, or Agricultural Engineering, or relevant discipline, and six (6) years of progressively responsible engineering experience in all phases of engineering including analysis, drafting, surveying, design, construction and appropriate education.
• Graduate Degree with an emphasis in Civil, Environmental, or Agricultural Engineering, Hydrology, or Water Resources; two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Professional Engineer License in the State of Texas

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge of:

• Engineering principles and practices as applied to modeling, planning, designing, construction, and maintenance of various civil or environmental projects.
• Sustainable design and construction practices, ecological or stream restoration project and program management
• Federal regulations related to water resources, floodplains, and flood management (FEMA, NRCS, USACE, EPA)
• Microsoft Office Suite, GIS and/or CADD, HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS

Skills and Abilities:

• Project and personnel management
• Critical thinking, independent judgement, and decision-making
• Oral and written communication; to include technical writing and report preparation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Time management and organization
• Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and SARA Core Values of Stewardship, Integrity, and Excellence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment and Physical Effort: (check the appropriate box:)

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Medium: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Heavy: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.