JOB SUMMARY\n
The Graduate Engineer will prepare the design of new public capital development projects. The job assignment includes, but is not limited to assistance in planning, organizing, directing, and participating in the work of the Capital Projects Division including survey, design, drafting, and construction inspection. Work also includes assisting the Project Engineer in administrative and technical responsibilities for all in-house and consultant design\/construction projects and studies. Supervision is exercised by employees appointed by the Project Engineer of this division. \n
QUALIFICATIONS\n
Education and Experience:\n\nGraduated with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.\nRegistered as an Engineer-In-Training in the State of Texas within 24-months of employment preferred.\n\n
Special Requirements:\n
Possession of a valid class \"C\" Texas driver's license.\n
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: \n\nKnowledge to perform all calculations for design, knowledge of hydrology and hydraulic models, utilizing specifications and setting standards.\nAbility to sit for long periods of time and prepare engineering plans.\nComputer experience utilizing civil engineering programs for the design of water, sewer, storm sewer, drainage channels, streets, parks and other public works projects. \nMust have one-year experience in design and drafting using AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar CAD programs.\nMust be able to go to the job site to participate in surveys, field investigations, field observations, and walk over construction sites for observation and collection of data.\nMust be able to work with other subordinates to accomplish the project management goal of surveying, designing, planning, and specification planning.\nMust be able to participate, foster, and encourage all members of the division to work as members of a team.\nMust be able to travel locally most of the time; some overnight trip for training. \nAbility to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to make effective representations to various groups and assemblies.\nPreference will be given to the candidate with knowledge of WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS or other similar computer models.\nExperience with Microsoft 365, plotters, preferred.\n\n
PHYSICAL DEMANDS\n
The work is light and requires exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and\/or up to 20 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, crouching, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, talking, and walking.\n
BENEFITS\n
The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $32.545 hourly.\n
The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer\n
Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.