Engineer (OCE/Stormwater)
City of Houston, TX
Houston, TX 77002
$7,498.74 - $8,257.76 a month
Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Perform comprehensive stormwater plan reviews and permit evaluations to ensure full compliance with the City of Houston Code of Ordinances, Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM), and other applicable standards.
- Engage directly with customers, citizens, and stakeholders to provide technical guidance on plan submittals, drainage requirements, and regulatory questions.
- Lead and facilitate meetings with applicants, property owners, consultants, and the public as requested, ensuring clarity and alignment on stormwater-related matters.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of stormwater and drainage design standards, including recent requirement updates such as detention modifications.
- Review assigned capital improvement projects (CIP) and ensure technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct Storm Water Quality (SWQ) plan reviews and permit assessments to verify alignment with the City’s Code of Ordinances, Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations.
- Investigate and respond to inquiries from City departments, consultants, regulatory agencies, contractors, and the public, providing clear and timely resolutions to drainage-related concerns.
- Support technical tasks and provide engineering assistance related to drainage systems, stormwater infrastructure, and regulatory implementation.
- Assist Supervising Engineer and Managing Engineer for any job activities.
- Execute additional duties and assignments as directed to support departmental goals and citywide initiatives.
This is a Department of Public Works and Engineering Emergency Management Position at the Tier 3 Level.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A Master’s degree in Engineering may be substituted for up to two years of the above experience requirement.
MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
May require a valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
PREFERENCES
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. The department may administer 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.
Pay Grade: 26
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during the 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 (832-395-2972). If you need login assistance/technical support call 855-524-5627. If you need special services or accommodation, call (832-395-2972), (TTY 7-1-1).
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 recruits and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
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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.
901 Bagby St
Houston, Texas, 77002