Senior Drainage and Development Engineer

Senior Drainage and Development Engineer

Salary

$91,350.68 - $133,369.23 Annually

Location

Town Center: 211 East Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, TX

Job Type

Regular Fulltime

Job Number

01328

Department

Development Services

Division

Engineering and Construction

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

Our Core Values

We LOVE DeSoto

• L- We lift up our community
• O- We take ownership of our collective performance
• V- We value and respect all employees
• E- We empower employees to grow

The Senior Drainage and Development Engineer manages the City's drainage program, including drainage CIP projects, private development reviews, stormwater/floodplain coordination, and drainage-related grants. The position reviews plans and studies, manages projects from design through construction, coordinates with consultants, contractors, developers, and City staff, and ensures compliance with City standards, ordinances, and applicable regulations.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the City's creekbank/streambank erosion mitigation assistance program, including public outreach, application review, site inspections, scoring, cost estimating, resident coordination, agreement coordination, procurement support, design and construction management, and project inspection and acceptance.
• Manages drainage capital improvement projects, including projects identified through the Drainage Master Plan, flooding mitigation projects, stormwater infrastructure improvements, and City-initiated streambank erosion mitigation projects.
• Assists with preparing, monitoring, and managing the Drainage Fund budget, including project cost estimates, funding needs, reimbursements, and budget-related documentation.
• Reviews private development drainage and floodplain submittals, including civil construction plans, drainage studies, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, stormwater infrastructure design, erosion and sediment control plans, floodplain development permits, and preliminary and final plats.
• Supervises and provides technical direction to the Drainage Engineer Assistant, including assigning, reviewing, and providing guidance on drainage reviews, development applications, inspections, resident drainage concerns, and related engineering tasks.
• Supports the Planning and Zoning Commission process by attending meetings as needed and providing technical support on drainage, floodplain, stormwater, and development-related items.
• Responds to drainage, flooding, and erosion concerns by inspecting areas of concern, evaluating drainage conditions, responding to resident and internal inquiries, and providing technical recommendations.
• Supports compliance and regulatory coordination related to drainage, stormwater, erosion control, and construction activities, including coordination with TCEQ requirements, NCTCOG Standards, stormwater pollution prevention practices, construction site runoff controls, and other applicable environmental regulations.
• Provides technical and management support to drainage maintenance staff and contractors for creek maintenance, stormwater infrastructure, detention ponds, inlets, open channels, storm sewers, and culverts.
• Prepares technical documentation, including technical reports, memos, staff reports, presentations, cost estimates, reimbursement documents, and updates to GIS maps and drainage infrastructure records.
• Identifies, supports, and manages grant opportunities related to drainage, flooding, stormwater, streambank erosion, environmental control, and infrastructure improvements, including preparing technical information, cost estimates, project descriptions, supporting documentation, reimbursement requests, and coordination with funding agencies.
• Manages and oversees the issuance of right-of-way (ROW) permits and franchise utility permits, including permit review, utility coordination, field inspection oversight, compliance verification, and final permit closeout through the assigned Engineering Assistant and ROW Inspector.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the City Engineer or designee based on departmental needs and workload.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or water resources engineering or other closely related field
• Five (5) years of related work experience;
• Must possess a Professional Engineer (PE) License issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, or the ability to obtain it within six (6) months of hire date;
• Certifications: Certified Floodplain Manager certification would be preferred but not required
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must be physically capable of moving about on construction work sites and under adverse field conditions.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Extensive knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices;
• Ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports;
• Knowledge of engineering related computer applications such as Bluebeam and GIS systems as well as commonly used civil engineering software;
• Knowledge of private development permitting processes;
• Knowledge of floodplain and stormwater management programs;
• Skill in civil engineering project management;
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.

Employee Benefit Information

Health Insurance- BCBS

Dental Insurance- BCBS

Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight

Flexible Spending - Payflex

Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.

Life Insurance- Dearborn National

The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.

Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National

This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.

Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks

Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.

Education Pay

Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.

Social Security

Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.

Texas Municipal Retirement System

Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1.

Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.

Vacation

Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year).

All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).

All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Sick Leave

Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).

All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).

All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Holidays

Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.

Longevity Pay

Earned at a rate of $4 per month.

This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation coverage is provided for all employees.

Fire/Police

Eligible for Education/Certification pay.

Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower

Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.

01

Do you have at least five (5) years of engineering experience?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Professional Engineer (PE) License issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors?

• Yes
• No

03

If you do not have a valid Professional Engineer (PE) License issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, are you able to obtain it within six months of hire?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a Certified Floodplain Manager certification?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a valid Driver's License with a good driving record and the ability to maintain it while employed?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of DeSoto

Department Development Services Address 211 E Pleasant Run Road

DeSoto, Texas, 75115-3939

Phone 972-230-9609