Senior Engineer

City of Leander, TX

• $92K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum six years of civil engineering experience.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
  • Valid U.S. driver's license.
  • Preferred experience with government transportation projects.

Responsibilities

  • Review and approve engineering site and subdivision plans and plats.
  • Assist with planning, design, and construction of city infrastructure projects.
  • Interact with a variety of stakeholders including individuals and organizations.
  • Utilize complex engineering skills with a degree of independence.
  • Manage multiple concurrent engineering projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedules possible.
Full Job Description
Salary : $92,171.00 - $110,614.40 Annually
Location : City Hall 105 N Brushy St, Leander, TX
Job Type: Full time
Job Number:
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/7/2026 11:59 PM Central

Note: Preference for this position will be given to candidates that have engineering experience with transportation projects. If you have any questions, please contact Sarvesh Dhakal at

Note: The final salary offered to the selected candidate will be based off of their combination of education and experience.

Summary:
Performs senior-level engineering duties, including but not limited to, reviewing and approving engineering site and subdivisions plans, and plats for drainage, transportation, or water and wastewater infrastructure. Assists in managing the planning, design, and construction efforts for City infrastructure projects, and regularly interacts with a wide variety of individuals, companies, and organizations. Generally, this position uses complex engineering skills and works under limited supervision, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties & Required Qualifications

  • Required Education and Experience
    • Bachelor's of Science Degree (B. S.) from an accredited college or university with an engineering degree or a related field of study.
    • Minimum of six (6) years of civil engineering experience.
  • Required Certificates and Licenses
    • Licensed in the State of Texas as a Professional Civil Engineer (PE), OR, if licensed in another state, the ability to obtain the State of Texas license within six (6) months of hire.
    • Valid Driver's License from any U.S. State. (Approximately 20% driving time in a City vehicle.)
  • Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience with City, State, County, or other government entities.
    • Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional traffic and transportation engineering experience.
    • Experience with City of Austin Transportation Criteria Manuals and state and federal transportation design guidelines.
    • Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
    • Experience reviewing or developing Traffic Studies and Traffic Impact Analyses (TIA).
    • Experience with traffic signal operations, intersection design and corridor analysis.
    • Proficiency in Synchro or other traffic operation software.
    • Experience in crash data analysis and roadway safety countermeasures.
    • Experience in elements of urban roadway and highway design.
    • Knowledge of ADA accessibility standards within the public right-of-way.
    • Experience create and mark up Bluebeam documents
    • Ability to navigate and use GIS interface and tools
    • Knowledge of AutoCAD or other civil engineering numerical modelling software

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Read and interpret technical information from engineering construction plans and plats.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication.
  • Manage multiple projects at one time.
  • Operate computers using software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Gather, compile, analyze, and evaluate a variety of data to make sound decisions as it applies to providing required services.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with public officials, superiors, subordinates, and the general public.

Physical Demands & Additional Information
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle and feel items; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crawl; talk and hear; and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon:
  • Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.
  • Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.
  • to work in the United States without sponsorship. *
  • Compliance with the for male US citizens and immigrants, who are ages 18-25.

For detailed information regarding our benefits package including our Benefits Guide, please visit this link:
01

Do you have a Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Engineering or a related field of study?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have a minimum of six years of civil engineering experience?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Are you licensed in the State of Texas as a Professional Civil Engineer (PE), OR, if licensed in another state, the ability to obtain the State of Texas license within six (6) months of hire?
  • Yes
  • No

04

Do you have a valid Texas driver's license or its equivalent from any U.S. State?
  • Yes, I have a valid Texas driver's license.
  • Yes, I have a valid driver's license from another U.S. State, and will obtain a Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire according to state law.
  • No

05

Select all of the following PREFERRED qualifications that apply to you.
  • Experience with City, State, County, or other government entities.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional traffic and transportation engineering experience.
  • Experience with City of Austin Transportation Criteria Manuals and state and federal transportation design guidelines.
  • Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
  • Experience reviewing or developing Traffic Studies and Traffic Impact Analyses (TIA).
  • Experience with traffic signal operations, intersection design and corridor analysis.
  • Proficiency in Synchro or other traffic operation software.
  • Experience in crash data analysis and roadway safety countermeasures.
  • Experience in elements of urban roadway and highway design.
  • Knowledge of ADA accessibility standards within the public right-of-way.
  • Experience create and mark up Bluebeam documents.
  • Ability to navigate and use GIS interface and tools.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD or other civil engineering numerical modelling software.
  • None of the above apply to me.

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