Engineering Professionals
Salary
$56,014.40 - $109,699.20 Annually
Location
Public Works, 2123 Market St Baytown, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
27-00007
Department
PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING
Opening Date
10/27/2026
- Description
- Benefits
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Job Summary
Join the City of Baytown as an Engineering Professional, where authenticity meets opportunity. In our diverse and hardworking community, youll find a sense of belonging and purpose as you contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects that support our vibrant city. We value your skills and dedication, offering a welcoming environment where your expertise can truly make a difference. Be part of a team that takes pride in building a better future for all.
An Engineering Professional will provide general civil engineering support. Acts as the City's representative in reviewing proposed infrastructure and planning for future infrastructure needs. Collaborates with management, engineers, and end-users to establish goals and monitor results. Provides review of plans for public or private buildings, roads, and utility infrastructure. Utilizes engineering and asset management principles to evaluate future needs and prepare future Capital Improvement Plans (CIP).
Provides project management and coordination of projects including public buildings, roads, and utility infrastructure. This includes: assisting in scoping of the project with the end user; obtaining proposals; participating in contract negotiations; developing plans, quality assurance activities; reviewing construction plans and specifications (including constructability reviews); negotiating amendments; preparing and tracking schedules, reviewing and preparing cost estimates, managing construction costs, reviewing pay estimates and change order requests; obtaining complete as built contract documents. Ensures that work is performed in accordance with contract plans, specifications, City codes and ordinances.
Duties
Associate Engineer I & II (DOQ $56,014.00 - $78,353.00 Annually)
- Reviews plans for public and private infrastructure to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Provides coordination between City, developers, consultants and contractors.
- Manages projects during the project initiation, planning, execution and monitoring phases.
- Coordinates and communicates with citizens, developers, consultants and other governmental agencies. Participates in the planning and construction of public infrastructure and in the development of the CIP. Coordinates with Project Utility Companies (Electrical, Gas, Fiber optic, Cable, etc.)
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Engineer (DOQ $69,368.00 - $86,694.00 Annually)
- Reviews plans for public and private infrastructure to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Provides coordination between City, developers, consultants and contractors.
- Manages projects during the project initiation, planning, execution and monitoring phases.
- Coordinates and communicates with citizens, developers, consultants and other governmental agencies. Participates in the planning and construction of public infrastructure and in the development of the CIP. Coordinates with Project Utility Companies (Electrical, Gas, Fiber optic, Cable, etc.)
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Senior Engineer (DOQ $87,755.00 - $109,699.00 Annually)
- Develops and maintains a five-year Capital Improvement Plan.
- Manages modeling software.
- Produces plans and specifications.
- Reviews commercial and residential plans, drainage reports and manages floodplains as part of the development approval process.
- Communicates with citizens, developers, consultants and other government agencies.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate Engineer I
Required:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or institution in Engineering, or a related field.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days).
OR
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred:
- Municipal government engineering experience.
- Engineer-in-Training certification.
- Knowledge of modeling software.
- Long-range infrastructure planning experience.
- CADD and/or GIS experience.
Associate Engineer II
Required:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or institution in Engineering, or a related field.
- Engineer-in-Training certification.
- Two or more years of experience in professional level Civil Engineering design or project management related roles.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days).
OR
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred:
- Municipal engineering experience.
- Knowledge of modeling software.
- Long-range infrastructure planning experience.
- CADD and/or GIS experience.
Engineer
Required:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or institution in Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License.
- Three years of experience in a professional level civil engineering or project management role.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days).
OR
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred:
- Municipal government engineering experience.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Knowledge of modeling software.
- Long-range infrastructure planning experience
- CADD and/or GIS experience.
Senior Engineer
Required:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or institution in Civil Engineering, or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Five years of experience in a professional level Civil Engineering design or project management role.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days).
OR
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred:
- Microsoft Office and Project experience.
- Municipal government Engineering experience.
- Development engineering experience.
- CADD and GIS experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of engineering practices and principles, construction techniques, and governmental agency's codes and regulations. Knowledge of building design; surveying; map and plan reading; project management; and contract administration. Knowledge of computers and project management software programs. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to negotiate contract change orders. Effective public relations and customer service skills. Ability to plan, organize, assign, and coordinate the activities of the division. Ability to analyze information, develop courses of action, and make recommendations. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.
Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.
Overall Position Strength Demands
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well - 365 days a year.
Medical
- United Healthcare
- Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
- Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family
- In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible
- $50 co-pay (general visit)
- RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses
- FREE virtual visits
Dental
- Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO
- Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
- Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%
- Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO
Vision
- Superior Vision
- Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
- In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay
- Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance
Holistic Health & Wellness
- Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan
- FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance
- Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year
- Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!
- Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.
- SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices
Retirement
Texas Municipal Retirement System:
7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match
5 year vesting
Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60
FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary
MissionSquare 457 and 457 Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation
Disability Insurance
- Equitable:
- Long-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability
- Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability
Training and Tuition Assistance
- The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values
- Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance
Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave
- 10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year
- Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit
- 15 days Paid Parental Leave
To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: baytownlife.com
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education in Engineering, or a related filed?
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree or higher
- None of the above
02
How many years of engineering experience do you have?
- New engineering graduate
- Less than 1 year of engineering experience
- 1 - 2 years of engineering experience
- 3 - 4 years of engineering experience
- 4+ years of engineering experience
- None of the above
03
Do you have a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX drivers license within 90 days)
04
Do you have any municipal engineering experience?
05
Please list any current Engineering Licenses or Certifications you possess. If you do not have any, please put N/A.
Required Question
Employer City of Baytown
Address 2401 Market Street
Baytown, Texas, 77520
Phone 281-420-6520
Website http://www.baytown.org