City Engineer/ Graduate Engineer

Alvarado, Texas

The City of Alvarado is seeking a highly passionate and dedicated City Engineer to join our phenomenal team as we lead the way in developing our vibrant and growing city! We are on the lookout for a go-getter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a thorough knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and methods applicable to a municipal setting.

As City Engineer, you will be a vital part of our community’s future, responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing essential infrastructure projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact Alvarado’s growth while enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

In order to find the person who best fits our culture and the needs of the position, we are encouraging candidates who have either a PE license or are Engineers-in-Training or able to acquire that status within 6 months of employment.

POSITION SUMMARY

As the City Engineer/Graduate Engineer, you will play a critical role in the planning, development, and maintenance of essential city infrastructure. This position involves working closely with various city departments, contractors, and the public to ensure projects meet city standards, codes, and regulations while supporting sustainable growth and enhancing the quality of life for residents. The City Engineer will oversee and execute projects related to water and sewer systems, streets, drainage, and other public works, providing technical expertise, project management, and budget oversight. This role requires both hands-on involvement in engineering design and strategic coordination to meet the community’s evolving infrastructure needs.

Compensation & Benefits

SALARY $102,325.60-141,643.84 DOQ

• 2:1 TMRS RETIREMENT MATCH

• CITY PARTICIPATES IN SOCIAL SECURITY

• CITY PROVIDED HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION and HEARING INSURANCE FOR EMPLOYEE AND 50% SUBSIDY FOR DEPENDENT COVERAGE

• CITY ALSO PROVIDES LIFE INSURANCE, SHORT-TERM DISABILITY AND LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE

A job packet, full job description and City of Alvarado application is available on our website. Just click on this link : https://www.cityofalvarado.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=99&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=City-Engineer-35

To apply, please send an email to humanresources@cityofalvarado.org with the following information:

1. A cover letter of at least one page explaining why you are interested in the position

2. An electronic copy of your resume in PDF (preferred) or Microsoft Word format;

3. A list of at least three professional references including phone number and active email address

4. Any other information or materials that you believe will help us evaluate your candidacy.

Email application submissions that do not include at least items 1, 2 and 3 will be rejected without notification

Resources

• www.cityofalvarado.org

• WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CITYOFALVARADO

• WWW.ALVARADOISD.NET

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City Engineer/Graduate Engineer