Technical Lead - Engineering and Architecture (Dallas Water Utilities - Civil Service)

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The Engineering and Architecture Technical Lead provides highly technical supervision of engineers, project coordinators, architects and/or landscape architects in managing projects of engineering, architectural or landscape architectural nature. Leads a team of engineers and architects in the planning, delivery, and operation of highly visible projects. Accountable for the technical quality of deliverables while closely collaborating with other stakeholders to ensure project meets functional and non-functional expectations. Acts as an interface between the Engineering Team, Architect Team and the City of Dallas Leadership, ensuring capacity and skillsets are aligned to meet ongoing delivery expectations.

• Thorough knowledge of city ordinances, design manuals, engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural standards, state and federal regulations, and professional ethics.

• Extensive experience in project management and implementation.

• Ability to articulate the technical implementation and how it provides value to the City of Dallas

• Ability to lead ideation, presentation, and group-thinking to all levels and multiple parties.

• Ability to influence effectively without authority up through senior leadership levels to achieve desired outcomes.

• Knowledge of Bond programs and related administration.

• Knowledge of engineering and architecture principles including safety, legal, licensing, credentialing, and innovation.

• Knowledge of Federal Grant Application for funding consideration (Aviation)

• Knowledge of Passenger Facility Charges (Aviation).

• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.

• Knowledge of contract management and project delivery.

• Knowledge of Fiscal Year programing and scheduling.

• Ability to provide training, education, and leadership to team of engineers, architects, landscape architects, senior project managers, and project coordinators.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Construction Management.

• Six (6) years of progressive experience in engineering or architecture as a licensed engineer, architect or landscape architect.

• Three (3) Years of supervisory experience is preferred.

• Professional Engineering License, Architectural License or Landscape Architect License.

Experience in design and project management of water/wastewater pipelines, treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, 4160v (or higher) electrical equipment (facilities only), storm drainage and flood control/protection, erosion control and related facilities or public infrastructure projects.

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.