Salary: $101,920.00 - $132,496.00 Annually
Location : Denton, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00185
Department: Water
Division: WTR - PLANNING AND ENGINEERING
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
Closing Date: 7/4/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Summary Responsible for designing, planning, budgeting, selecting, and negotiating Water Utilities Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.
Essential Functions and Other Important Duties ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
DUTIES- Oversee CIP activities performed by staff and contractors to ensure project success including, but not limited to, construction, maintenance, alteration of structures, facilities, processes, equipment, and systems, and conduct contractor work field observations to ensure conformance with plans and specifications; provide performance recommendations on personnel assigned by contract or projects, as appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with State and Local regulatory requirements through appropriate handling of plans, specifications, and/or construction documents.
- Perform functions including, but not limited to, providing project oversight from design through to completion, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on the design, construction, commissioning, and right-of-way acquisition, developing standard operating procedures (SOP), policies, and ordinances, designing and maintaining databases, and planning and completing pilot studies to support process control changes.
- Complete activities including, but not limited to, coordinate with relevant internal and external stakeholders, review contractor pay applications, conduct project and status meetings, draft, evaluate, negotiate, and recommend change order actions, and provide recommendations on preliminary and final designs and design criteria.
- Oversee project capital planning and budget including, but not limited to, utility solicitation, selection, and negotiation with outside consultants, developing cost opinions, and tracking expenditures.
- Investigate internal and external stakeholder concerns; perform research for issues coordinates and facilitates necessary actions to resolve concern as appropriate; when necessary, communicate directly for identification of service needs and address concern with appropriate written, verbal, or in-person follow-up.
- Prepare project reports, documentation, and studies; prepare and/or assist with preliminary contract documents, specifications, and plans.
- Research, conduct analyses, and validate result reports and publications.
- Review, evaluate, and prepare responses to requests for information; prepare documents, record drawings, and relevant data and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIESOTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Requirements EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, or related field; and,
- Five (5) years' experience in engineering, or related field; and,
- Must possess a valid Professional Engineer license from State of Texas,
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- Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIESAn individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to perform this job successfully:
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local Government laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Knowledge of project management principles, including the ability to review and recommend project improvements based on scope and budget.
- Knowledge of effective research-based strategies, theories, techniques, and methodologies.
- Skill in analyzing and researching, to interpret and understand policies, laws, and regulations, and to provide workable recommendations and solutions that maintain compliance.
- Skill in complex problem solving; identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Skill at the advanced level, working with applicable Microsoft Office 365 products, and other software systems to complete work.
- Skill in providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and written forms, for the needs of the audience.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to handle records and complex situations of a confidential nature.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and/or with team environment while handling multiple tasks and changing priorities with attention to detail.
- Ability to support controversial positions, negotiation of sensitive issues and/or presentations with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to motivate, mentor and train through direct and indirect influence.
- Ability to develop, understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures operations.
- Ability to prepare budget documentation and to monitor expenditures to implement fiscal control and maintain budget compliance.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT- Must have and maintain a valid Class "C" Driver's License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
- Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, employment history verification, and social security number verification.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Professional Engineer license from State of Texas.
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements SAFETY - Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition; perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, as appropriate and/or notify leadership immediately of needed repairs.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to leadership.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): No.
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
- Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
- Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
- Lifting: Lifting no more than 20 pounds and carrying up to 10 pounds.
- Environment: Works in an office setting office; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
- Travel: Travel to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
- Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Must be able to work overtime, as needed. Must attend regularly scheduled and special meetings.
- Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
CORE VALUES- Inclusive
- Collaborative
- Service-Oriented
- Strategically Focused
- Fiscally Responsible
TOP TIER BENEFITS- Medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
- Employee Health Clinic
- Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
- Retirement Plan
The City of Denton maintains competitive benefit options. Details are available here.
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