Staff Engineer

Walker County Planning and Development Department

Job Title:Staff Engineer Planning and Development Department

Starting Annual Salary: $105,000.00 - 135,066.00 (Commensurate with Education and Experience)

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in civil engineering, municipal engineering, or a related

engineering field.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas.

• Demonstrates strong analytical skills with the ability to define problems, evaluate data, and

draw evidence-based conclusions.

• Valid Driver’s License

Primary Job Duties

• Conducts comprehensive reviews of plats, subdivision layouts, permitting reviews,

floodplain management applications, and site development plans to ensure compliance

with applicable regulations and design standards.

• Field inspections and analysis of drainage, construction, and infrastructure.

• Review of testing and engineering analysis

• Assist with administration of engineering contracts

• Provide broad knowledge of road construction, public infrastructure, hydrologic and

hydraulic engineering principles, practices, and methods, and their practical application

• Attend meetings on behalf of department and supervisors.

• Review hydrologic and hydraulic modeling submittals to support development plan

applications and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations

• Review of on-site sewage facility plans (training available if needed in this area)

• Perform hydraulic and hydrologic modeling using specialized engineering software

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

This position is required to perform a range of physical activities to ensure compliance with standards, requirements, and codes. The physical demands for these roles can include, but are not limited to: driving, standing, walking, lifting, bending, stooping, and other activities necessary to perform visual and audible reviews and inspections.

Application and full job description can be obtained at: www.co.walker.tx.us

Completed application and resume may be submitted directly to:

Walker County Planning and Development Department

Attn: Annette C. Olivier

1313 University Avenue

Huntsville, Texas 77340