Project Engineer

Job Description

Operational Technical Services (OTS) is a fast-growing private water and wastewater utility staffing provider. We provide certified water treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment, collections, engineering, laboratory, water quality, maintenance, and training professionals to municipalities, special districts, and private utilities nationwide. OTS offers temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire, and emergency on-call opportunities with competitive benefits.

TITLE : Engineer, Senior

SALARY : Engineer (PE) $85,421 - $106,777 / yr | Sr. Engineer (PE) $103,830 - $129,788 / yr

SCHEDULE : Flexible hours Monday – Friday, 6 : 00 am – 6 : 00 pm

LOCATION : Collin County

DUTIES :

Under general supervision, the Engineer, Senior manages daily operational activities in Public Works CIP or Development programs. This is an advanced journey-level role requiring initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to plan and execute objectives within established policy.

Essential Functions :

• Review engineering plans with other departments.
• Provide recommendations on detail / specification revisions, policy, and project management.
• Coordinate plan review and project management; schedule and assign work.
• Develop, implement, and monitor professional services and construction contracts.
• Verify completed work and approve associated payments.
• Negotiate with contractors and review change orders.
• Respond to technical inquiries from inspectors, engineers, developers, and contractors.
• Prepare council agenda items, ordinances, resolutions, and construction contracts.
• Lead staff engineers on plan review and ensure conformance with City standards.
• Design CIP projects and serve as Project Engineer for complex projects.
• Address citizen inquiries and provide project updates.

Department-Specific Duties :

Typical Decisions :

Review engineering plans for compliance, coordinate with existing / proposed developments, ensure cost-effectiveness, and resolve construction issues.

Minimum Qualifications :

Licenses & Certifications :

Conditions of Employment :

Must pass drug test, driver license, criminal, and social security checks; periodic CJIS checks if accessing Police buildings.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions :

Mobility for fieldwork, light to medium physical work, lift / carry up to 20 lbs, exposure to noise, weather, heights, mechanical / electrical hazards, and hazardous substances. Public Works employees may work extended hours, holidays, and weekends.

Mandatory Requirements :

Equal Opportunity Employer :

OTS is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.