Graduate Engineer | Engineer-in-Training | Professional Engineer

Pay Range: Graduate Engineer: $59,984 – $77,979 | Engineer-in-Training: $65,563 – $85,232 | Professional Engineer: $78,326 – $ 101,824 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Friday, October 9, 2026 📅

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required. After just six months, enjoy the freedom of 2 days remote work each week or hybrid schedule! Subject to business needs (with department approval)

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆

The City of Fort Worth’s Development Services Department is seeking a Graduate Engineer, Engineer‑in‑Training, or Professional Engineer for an open position within the Small‑Scale Infrastructure Program (SSIP), offering practical exposure to how real‑world infrastructure is planned, evaluated, and constructed. This role provides hands‑on experience with civil infrastructure projects including reviewing plans, designs, and technical documents, coordinating project intake, developing cost estimates, and supporting the engineering work behind the City’s Small‑Scale Infrastructure and infill development initiative.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or other engineering discipline from an accredited college or university

No experience

Valid driver's license

Engineer In Training

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or other engineering discipline from an accredited college or university

No experience

The possession of registration as an Engineering-In-Training in the State of Texas; or, if licensed in another state, continued employment will be contingent upon obtaining registration as an Engineering-In-Training within the State of Texas within six (6) months of employment

Valid driver's license

Professional Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university with major course work in mathematical, physical, or engineering science

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible civil engineering experience, including two (2) years in the assigned area of responsibility

Possession of registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. If licensed in another state, continued employment will be contingent upon obtaining registration as a Professional Engineer within the State of Texas within six (6) months of employment

Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

Design experience with AutoCAD or willingness to learn

Experience with principles and practices of civil engineering in streets, lighting, water, wastewater and utility systems

Project Management experience

Cost estimating experience

Experience with Accela or other similar project management software

Municipal Government experience

Job Responsibilities Include:

Review application materials for public infrastructure projects to ensure the requested infrastructure is within program limitations, examine as‑builts, GIS, City design criteria, and conduct field visits to identify potential design constraints or challenges

Communicate clearly and respectfully with applicants by email or phone throughout the process, and, when available, meet with prospective applicants or respond to general inquiries

Collaborate with consultants and contractors to develop accurate design and construction fees, prepare cost estimates based on project needs and challenges, and present proposed fees to applicants

Oversee and coordinate the full project lifecycle for public infrastructure within private developments, managing cross-functional resources and timelines from initial design through final construction

Support construction from start to finish by coordinating preconstruction meetings, reviewing submittals, scheduling and monitoring inspections, resolving field issues, managing schedules and change orders, overseeing closeout tasks, and handling administrative duties like invoice approvals and general inquiries

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing and balancing.

Light Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work.

Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth. 🌟

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.