Heath City Engineer

DC Municipal Consulting • Full-time • Heath, Texas • $132k - $178.60k / year • 1m ago

The City of Heath seeks City Engineer to serve in a new position for the City of Heath. Reporting directly to the City Manager, the City Engineer is responsible for a comprehensive range of engineering tasks pertaining to public works and utilities. This encompasses the full project lifecycle, from needs assessment and design review to budget management, construction oversight, cost estimation, and the acquisition of necessary easements and right-of-way. The incumbent will be expected to exercise independent technical judgment and cultivate strong working relationships with department heads, consultants, other engineering professionals, various agencies, and the general public. The City Engineer will manage a small team and collaborate with other department directors on public infrastructure initiatives and significant capital planning projects.

Key goals of the City Engineer:

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Enhancement: Expand the CIP document to include comprehensive project estimates, detailed operating and maintenance expenses, and clear justifications for each project.
Infrastructure Condition Analysis and Action Plan: Conduct a thorough condition analysis of the city's infrastructure (bridges, roadways, water, and sewer lines). Develop an action plan to ensure all infrastructure meets safety and quality standards set by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Geographical Information System Expansion: Collaborate with city departments to ensure the precise locations of city infrastructure assets are accurately recorded within the City’s GIS system.

The City offers a competitive hiring range ($132,000-$178,600), participation in TMRS (7% employee contribution, 2:1 municipal match), and an optional 457 plan.

For details, visit www.dcmunicipalconsulting.com.