Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

Salary

$97,764.00 - $137,808.00 Annually

Location

City of Irving, TX

Job Type

Professional

Job Number

2600386

Department

Capital Improvement Program

Opening Date

11/11/2026

Closing Date

12/9/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Posting

Duties include serving as a design engineer, project manager and construction manager for capital improvement projects (CIP); preparing engineering designs, construction drawings, contracts and specifications for water, wastewater, paving and drainage projects; managing and reviewing projects designed by outside engineering firms; overseeing construction activities, reviewing monthly payment estimates and preparing and negotiating change orders; conducting pre-bid meetings and addressing questions regarding construction sequencing, working days, safety requirements and approved materials; supervising, instructing and training engineering staff; responding to inquiries and concerns from residents, contractors and other stakeholders; reviewing engineering plans and recommending or approving field modifications; utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to research utility locations and property information; coordinating meetings with government agencies, engineering consultants and contractors; identifying right-of-way and easement requirements; managing utility relocations, investigating field issues and negotiating additional engineering and construction services; and performing other related duties as assigned. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer's license or a Professional Engineers license from another state with reciprocity is required. Must have six years increasingly responsible experience in professional engineering design, including three years as a professional engineer.

PAY GRADE EN28 / FULL PAY RANGE $8,147 - $11,484 PER MONTH

Full Job Description

The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. Click here to access the list of job titles.

Culture

The City of Irving's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) helps to improve the quality of life for Irving citizens through construction of facilities such as parks, trails, aquatic centers, and libraries. Additionally, CIP administers and carries out the construction of infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, water and wastewater, drainage, and fire stations, all necessary to assure the public's welfare.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees' diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.

For City of Irving full-time employees only, competitive health benefits and participation in TMRS are offered. More information can be found online at https://irvingtx.gov/index.php?section=hr-employment-benefits.

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Professional Engineering Licensure A - Do you have a Professional Engineering License?

• Yes
• No

02

Professional Engineering Licensure B - Please enter your state and license number if you are licensed.

03

AutoCAD Civil 3D Experience A - Do you have experience with AutoCAD Civil3D preparing engineering plans?

• Yes
• No

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AutoCAD Civil 3D Experience B - If yes, what is your experience level and what type of projects have you used it for?

05

Water and Wastewater Software - What water and wastewater software, if any, have you worked with and what was it used for?

06

GIS Experience A - Do you have experience with ArcGIS?

• Yes
• No

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GIS Experience B - If yes, on what type of projects? If no, enter N/A.

Required Question

Employer City of Irving

Address 825 W. Irving Blvd

Irving, Texas, 75060

Phone 972-721-2696

Website https://www.irvingtx.gov/