Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi.  We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment/selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes. 

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Grade:  209

Salary:  $47,545 - $77,908 Annually (Dependent on Qualifications)

Department:  Street Operations/Street Planning & Design

E-mail:  MelissaM2@cctexas.com

ATTENDANCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS: Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Must be available to work additional hours as needed. 

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities 

The Engineer I will demonstrate a commitment to providing continuous quality service, protect and promote the brand, image, and reputation of the City, while striving to exceed the needs and expectations of our citizens and employees.

• Prepare engineering design calculations, schedules, bid calculations, and preliminary cost estimates.
• Conduct field investigations and visits to future project and current construction sites.
• Assist with preparation and review of engineering reports, including all construction plans specifications, schedules, contract documents and field data.
• Work with Engineers and staff to develop project plans, specifications, schedules and budgets.
• Research design specifications for inclusion in the project.
• Assist with preparation of design amendments, change orders, and other related documents as necessary for Street Operations projects.
• Work with Engineers and Construction Contractors to develop changes to building plans and specifications, when necessary, based on factors unknown during the planning stages.
• Interpret maps, plats, and construction drawings.
• Assist in the preparation of bid documents for public works projects and the dissemination of the bid packet to prospective contractors.
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• No prior experience required
• May also have taken the EIT exam together with Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• A valid driver's license is required. Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Other Information:

 Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System – TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees.  Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.
• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Vacation – 88+ hours per year
• Personal leave – 40 hours per year
• Sick leave – 96 hours per year
• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan
• Seven (7) Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center
• Learning & Development Academy
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating 

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview. 

Closing Statement 

Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.

Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services. 

This position is classified as "Safety Sensitive".  All employees in safety sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing, pursuant to City policy, HR 15.0 Alcohol and Drug Abuse. 

Job opening will close on:

September 3, 2019