Why work for the City of Wylie?

The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests. By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all.

How we accomplish our mission:

Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals.

The City of Wylie is accepting applications for a City Engineer. The selected applicant will oversee planning, design and construction of capital improvement projects; will administer engineering consultant and construction contracts. Will coordinate with operations and maintenance staff on identification and design of projects and evaluates impacts of development on existing infrastructure. Additionally, the selected applicant will train and supervise staff in technical design and inspection functions. Will respond to citizen and staff requests and complaints.

Supervision is provided by the Assistant City Manager.

Pay will be commensurate with the experience, skills, and qualifications that the candidate is able to bring to the position.

Oversees design and construction for capital projects; performs preliminary design calculations; prepares plans, specifications and cost estimates for streets, utilities, and other public infrastructure to ensure compliance with City standards; oversees consulting engineering contracts; administers construction contracts; oversees the work of Engineering staff and trains in technical design and inspection.
Identifies projects from master plans for streets, parks, water, wastewater and storm drainage; identifies need for new projects or for replacement of old systems through coordination and review with operations and maintenance staff and through evaluation of impacts associated with new development.
Investigates and responds to citizen inquiries and complaints; reviews development plans for compliance with City standards; coordinates with developers, contractors, and other City staff.
Attends City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings; assigns duties, monitors progress, and conducts performance evaluations of staff; prepares budget recommendations.
Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.
Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers and others.
Other duties as may be assigned.

College Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required. Four years of municipal or public works design and/or construction experience required. Registered Professional Engineer. Certified Floodplain Manager. Familiarity with CADD, GIS and various water and wastewater modeling programs desirable. Registration as a professional engineer in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months required. Registration as a professional land surveyor desirable. Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record required. Must have Texas Driver's License within 60 days of hire.

Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management after hire.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED:

Low: Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly or requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED:

Balancing Bending Carrying Climbing

Crawling Crouching Driving Fine Dexterity

Foot Controls Handling Hearing Kneeling

Lifting Pushing/Pulling Reaching Sitting

Standing Talking Twisting Vision

Walking

PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoors

SHIFT WORK: No

CALL-OUT: Occasionally

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