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Graduate Engineer

Salary

$34.24 - $37.79 Hourly

Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

36932

Department

Houston Public Works

Opening Date

08/12/2025

Closing Date

9/23/2025 11:59 AM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division/Section: City Traffic Engineer/Construction

Reporting Location: 611 Walker St.

Workdays & Hours: Monday-Friday/8:00am - 5:00pm. *

* Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conduct engineering plan review, engineering plan designs, project studies and field investigations to ensure compliance with the Code of ordinances, City of Houston Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM). Work with customers and citizens on various inquiries including documents submitted for review or questions. Conduct and/or represent HPW at meetings and public outreach events. Understand and familiar with engineering design software and principles. Investigate and respond to any inquiries from other City of Houston departments, external agencies, consultants, contractors and public. Assist other technical work and team members as requested/directed by supervisors and managers. Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking and standing. May require walking on rough surfaces during inspections and investigation.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires Bachelor's degree in Engineering that is approved by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers with a satisfactory standing;

OR

Requires graduation from an engineering or related science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education, other than a curriculum approved by the Board and passage of the eight hour fundamentals of engineering examination prescribed by the Board;

OR

Possession of a valid Engineering-in-Training Certificate issued by the Board under the current requirements of the Texas Engineering Practice Act.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No experience required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to applicants who have experience reviewing engineering design plans, reading construction documents and contracts and experiences in ACAD/GIS/MS Office software.

Preference may be given to applicants with extensive experience in construction and drafting experiences.

Preference given to applicants with a valid Texas Driver’s License and be incompliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP2-2).

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE 22

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-6032.

If you need special services or accommodations 832-395-6032 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

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Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in Engineering that is approved by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers with a satisfactory standing. OR Did you graduate from an engineering or related science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education, other than a curriculum approved by the Board and passage of the eight hour fundamentals of engineering examination prescribed by the Board? OR Do you posses a valid Engineering-in-Training Certificate issued by the Board under the current requirements of the Texas Engineering Practice Act?

+ Yes

+ No

02

I have experience and/or knowledge in the following areas. (Please check all that apply.)

+ Civil Engineering

+ Mechanical Engineering

+ Electrical Engineering

+ Industrial Engineering

+ Chemical Engineering

+ None of the above

03

Do you currently hold an active certification? (EIT, PE, etc.)

+ Yes

+ No

04

How many years of construction/design related experience do you have?

+ No experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 5 or more years

05

Rate your proficiency using Microsoft Excel

+ Basic Microsoft Excel: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks.

+ Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis, create and modify some Macro commands.

+ Advance Microsoft Excel: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA.

+ None of the Above

06

Which of the following agencies do you have prior experience working or collaborating with? (Check all that apply)

+ METRO

+ Harris County

+ TxDOT

+ Other Agency Not Listed

+ None of the above

07

Rate your proficiency using Autocad/GIS?

+ BASIC: Create a new document, open file, and save it; navigate in a document and perform a search; familiar with layers and attribute table; able to draw simple lines and shapes.

+ INTERMEDIATE: Create and manage layers, drawings in different , customize toolbars, filter data and manage attribute tables and layers, create and customize the appearance and functionality of reports, maps and drawings; perform complex design and integration of databases.

+ ADVANCED: create and manage drawings/maps with multiple layers; incorporate external agencies layers/drawings; use and manage Macro commands, Use and manage data interchangeably with other software including added extensions/modules.

+ None of the above

08

Do you have a valid drivers license?

+ Yes, my license is valid and current

+ No, no my license is expired

+ I do not have a driver's license

09

Are you a currently Houston Public Works employee?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

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