6-Engineers Standard Classifications rateless v3.xlsx
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This document is a job classification and rate structure reference guide developed by the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) to standardize consultant personnel classifications and qualifications across engineering and professional services contracts. The guide provides detailed descriptions of 150+ position classifications organized by discipline, including accounting and finance, architects and landscape architects, CADD and design staff, communications specialists, construction inspectors and managers, engineers at various levels, geographic information systems professionals, information technology personnel, office and administrative support, project managers and coordinators, right-of-way and utility specialists, scientists, and surveyors. Each classification includes typical educational requirements, years of experience required, specific responsibilities, and relevant certifications or licenses needed. The document serves as a conversion tool enabling consultants to map their internal job classifications to HCFCD's standardized classifications for use in proposals, staffing plans, and contract administration. The classifications range from entry-level positions requiring high school education and 0-2 years of experience to senior management and principal-level positions requiring master's degrees and 19+ years of experience.
The document is intended as a fillable form requiring consultants to complete an INPUT section with their own job classifications, which are then converted to corresponding HCFCD classifications for submission back to the agency. This standardization approach allows HCFCD to maintain consistent evaluation criteria across multiple on-call and project-specific contracts, including the referenced Request for Qualifications for On-Call Construction Materials Engineering & Testing Services. The guide does not establish specific hourly rates or pricing but rather provides the classification framework upon which rate schedules and labor cost proposals are based. By requiring consultants to align their staffing with these standardized classifications, HCFCD ensures comparability in qualifications, experience levels, and professional credentials across competing proposals and throughout contract performance.
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| Harris County Flood Control District Standard Job Classifications | |||
| Consultant Classification | Conversion to HCFCD Classifications | Discipline | HCFCD Description |
| Accounting Specialist I | Accounting/Finance | Under supervision, performs a variety of routine tasks, including reconciling bank accounts, posting to and balancing ledgers, processing payroll, preparing draft invoices, assisting in maintenance of accounting files, etc. Typically has some college with 0–2 years of experience. | |
| Accounting Specialist II | Accounting/Finance | Responsible for maintaining a complete and systematic set of records of business transactions. Balances books and prepares reports to show receipts, expenditures, accounts receivable and payable, and various other items pertinent to the operation of a business. Typically has an associates or bachelors degree with 2–5 years of experience. | |
| Accounting Manager | Accounting/Finance | Manages professional level accounting functions and the preparation of reports including earnings, profits/losses, cash balances, and cost accounting. Assigns and reviews work of lower-level staff. Not a controller-level position. Typically has a bachelors degree or higher with 7+ years of experience. | |
| Financial Analyst | Accounting/Finance | Analyzes past and present financial data of organization and estimates future revenues and expenditures, applying principles of finance. Aids organization with financial functions, such as assessing, auditing, planning, budgeting, taxes, consolidation, cost control, and project control. Evaluates and analyzes capital expenditures, depreciation, proposals, investment opportunities, rate of return, profit plans, operating records, financial statements, etc. Typically has an associates or bachelors degree with 1+ years of experience. | |
| Finance Manager | Accounting/Finance | Responsible for the organization’s financial information and administration. Supervises accounting, budgeting, and payroll functions. May be a strategic/tactical manager. May be or may report to CFO. Typically has a bachelors degree or higher with 7+ years of experience. | |
| Architect I | Architects/Landscape Architects | Plans and designs building projects for clients according to their desires, needs, and financial resources, applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials. Consults with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements, and prepares information regarding design, specs, materials, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time. Typically has a bachelors degree and 0-6 years of experience. | |
| Architect II | Architects/Landscape Architects | Same as Architect I. May have supervisory responsibilities. Typically has a bachelors degree and 7+ years of experience. | |
| Landscape Architect I | Architects/Landscape Architects | Designs and plans development of land areas for projects, such as parks, highways, commercial/residential sites, etc. Confers with clients, engineering personnel, and architects on overall program. Collects and analyzes data on site conditions such as geographic location, soil, vegetation, drainage, and location of structures for preparation of environmental impact report and development of landscaping plans. May have an associate degree and license with 0–5 years of experience. | |
| Landscape Architect II | Architects/Landscape Architects | Same as Landscape Architect I. May have supervisory responsibilities. Typically has an associate degree and license with 6+ years of experience. | |
| Urban Planner I | Architects/Landscape Architects | Plans and develops comprehensive programs and plans for development, growth, revitalization, and utilization of land and physical facilities of cities, etc. to maximize quality of life. Collects and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting land use, projects future community needs, and prepares or requisitions graphic and narrative reports on data. May have an bachelors degree or technical training with 1+ years of experience. | |
| Urban Planner II | Architects/Landscape Architects | Plans and develops comprehensive programs and plans for development, growth, revitalization, and utilization of land and physical facilities of cities, etc. to maximize quality of life. Collects and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting land use, projects future community needs, and prepares or requisitions graphic and narrative reports on data. May have an bachelors degree or technical training with 5+ years of experience. | |
| CADD Tech I | CADD/Designers | Under general supervision, prepares layouts, drawings, and designs according to engineering specs using CADD or other design software. May have technical training with 0–5 years of experience. | |
| CADD Tech II | CADD/Designers | Under general supervision, prepares layouts, drawings, and designs according to engineering specs using CADD or other design software. May have technical training with 6-12 years of experience. | |
| CADD Tech III | CADD/Designers | Under general supervision, prepares layouts, drawings, and designs according to engineering specs using CADD or other design software. May have technical training with 12+ years of experience. | |
| Designer/Drafter I | CADD/Designers | Assists professionals in designing, planning, and execution of segments of projects. Uses BIM, MEP, CADD, and other design software. May have associate degree or advanced technical training with 0–5 years of experience. | |
| Designer/Drafter II | CADD/Designers | In addition to above, converses with engineers and other subject matter experts to interpret design concepts, determine nature and type of required detailed working drawings, and coordinate work with others. May have associate degree or advanced technical training with 6+ years of experience. | |
| Designer/Drafter III | CADD/Designers | In addition to above, converses with engineers and other subject matter experts to interpret design concepts, determine nature and type of required detailed working drawings, and coordinate work with others. May have associate degree or advanced technical training with 6+ years of experience. | |
| CADD/Designer Supervisor | CADD/Designers | Same as above. Has additional experience and supervisory responsibilities, works on more complex projects. May have associate degree or advanced technical training with 10+ years of experience. | |
| CADD/Designer Manager | CADD/Designers | Considered 2nd level manager over projects and personnel to ensure conformance to client requirements. Manages overall design delivery, strategies, scope, and timing of deliverables. May have bachelors degree with 15+ years of experience. | |
| Communications Specialist I | Communications | Entry level position working under supervision in handling project public relations, information output, press releases, media requests, social media and community outreach efforts. May have some technical training and 0-5 years of public information experience. | |
| Communications Specialist II | Communications | Same as above with more experience. Performs work independently on small to medium projects or assigned to components of larger, more complex projects. May have an associates degree and 5-10 years of public information experience. | |
| Senior Communications Specialist | Communications | Same as above. May supervise/train lower-level communications specialists. Typically has college degree, professional license, and 10+ years of experience. | |
| Graphic Designer I | Communications | Designs art and layouts for material to be presented by visual communications media such as books, magazines, newspapers, websites, television, and packaging. Typically has a college degree with 0–5 years of experience. | |
| Graphic Designer II | Communications | Same as above. May have limited supervisory responsibilities. Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6+ years of experience. | |
| Graphic Designer Manager | Communications | Supervises graphic design staff. Decision-maker with final say of layout and content of materials. Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7+ years of experience. | |
| Word Processor | Communications | Types, compiles, edits, prints, and stores documents, such as correspondence, reports, records, forms, minutes of meetings, scientific or technical material, numerical data, and tabular information on word processor or computer equipment, from rough draft, corrected copy, recorded voice dictation, or previous version. Typically has high school and 0+ years of experience. | |
| Technical Writer | Communications | Writes and updates material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, installation, operation, and maintenance. May have some college or technical training and 1+ years of experience. | |
| Technical Editor | Communications | Refines work and heads and coordinates activities of writers engaged in preparing technical/scientific material for publication in conjunction with or independent from engineering activities. Supervises technical writers. May have degree or technical training and 3+ years of experience. | |
| Copywriter | Communications | Creates engaging content that is disseminated across various channels including print, television, digital and/or social media. Interprets creative direction and adapts points from technical briefs into persuasive copy concepts. Work is normally reviewed and approved buy a manager. May have an Associates or Bachelors degree and/or equivalent technical training/certification and normally 0-10 years of experience. | |
| Web Designer & Editor | Communications | Creates the look, layout and features of a website. Understands graphic design and computer programming. Maintains existing websites content, solves coding problems and works with development teams and managers to keep sites up-to-date and prioritizing needs. Work is normally reviewed and approved by a manager. May have an Associates or Bachelors degree and/or equivalent technical training/certification and normally 0-10 years of experience. | |
| Construction Technician I | Construction Inspectors/Managers | Under supervision, assists the construction inspectors/managers in documentation control tasks, call hotlines, project reporting and correspondence and other daily tasks. 0-5 years experience. | |
| Construction Technician II | Construction Inspectors/Managers | Under supervision, assists the construction inspectors/managers in documentation control tasks, call hotlines, project reporting and correspondence and other daily tasks. 5+ years experience. | |
| Construction Inspector I | Construction Inspectors/Managers | Entry level position with general knowledge of construction activities, working under Direct supervision of Chief inspector/Team leader, observe, inspect, monitor, document all construction activities to insure the work is been completed as per contract plan and specification and prepare accurate and legible daily construction activity report with back up documents (calculation and sketches), Includes OSHA 10 certification and 0-3 years of experience. | |
| Construction Inspector II | Construction Inspectors/Managers | In addition to above, should be able to work independently with least amount of supervision, coordinate with contractor representative scheduled construction activities, interpretation of plans and specification and acceptable material and workmanship, communicate with CPM/APM and contractors field representative to resolve materials and workman issues. Includes OSHA 10 certification and 3-5 years of experience. | |
| Construction Inspector III | Construction Inspectors/Managers | In addition to above inspects complex phase of construction, communicate and advise PM/APM of field/contract documents issues/problems and recommend solutions, Train and supervise other inspectors. Includes OSHA 10 certification and 5-10 years experience. | |
| Construction Inspector Lead/Supervisor | Construction Inspectors/Managers | In addition to above , performs/supervise complex task, training/supervision of other field staff, constructability review. Includes OSHA 10 certification and 10+ years of experience | |
| Construction Manager I | Construction Inspectors/Managers | Liaison between field staff and Construction project manager/Design PM. conduct meeting, response to RFI & submittals, Ensures adherence to contract terms, performance, quality assurance, compliance requirements, and engineering specs. Negotiate cost estimate, Prepares change orders, pay estimate, recent graduate student in the field of Civil Eng./Construction Management , or Civil Eng. May be an EIT with 0-4 years of construction/Construction management experience. OSHA 30 certified. | |
| Construction Manager II | Construction Inspectors/Managers | In addition to above be able to mange multi projects, supervise a team of Junior engineers and field staff, resolve technical and field issues related to design and construction. Respond to correspondence and inquires from contractors and stake holders, may hold a PE, 4-10 years of experience. OSHA 30 certified. | |
| Construction Manager III | Construction Inspectors/Managers | In addition to above be able to manage construction program, supervise, manage and oversee the work of other professional engineers/consultants and technical staff, negotiate cost proposal, may hold a PE, 10+ of experience. OSHA 30 certified. | |
| Safety Administrator/Record Keeper | Construction Inspectors/Managers | OSHA 30 trained - Charged with keeping data and developing reports for the safety program as well as reporting data up to Harris County Administrator. | |
| Safety Inspector | Construction Inspectors/Managers | Makes routine scheduled and random site visits to review job hazards, PPE, etc. Conducts weekly, Bi-weekly, or monthly reviews for projects based on their complexity. Reviews Contractor safety plan submittals. OSHA 30 trained. Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification preferred. | |
| Safety Project Manager | Construction Inspectors/Managers | Manages multiple safety inspectors.Reviews Contractor Safety Plan submittals. Conducts monthly reviews, accident investigations, periodic safety training (toolbox talks), may serve on a Safety Committee or Appeals Board, OSHA 30 trained, Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred. | |
| Engineer-in-Training (EIT) I | Engineers | Entry-level/new graduate who uses prescribed methods, standard techniques, and practices to perform beginning level engineering assignments under the guidance of experienced engineers. Typically has a bachelors degree, E.I.T. certification, and 0–2 years of experience. | |
| Engineer-in-Training (EIT) II | Engineers | Performs continuing development-level engineering work, requires application of standard techniques and procedures. Receives supervision from experienced engineers on non-routine, complex projects and assignments. Could be new graduate with master’s degree in lieu of experience. Typically has a bachelors or master’s degree, E.I.T. certification, and 3–5 years of experience. | |
| Engineer-in-Training (EIT) III | Engineers | In addition to above, may coordinate work of technicians. Typically has a bachelors or masters degree, E.I.T. certification, and 6+ years of experience. | |
| Engineer I | Engineers | Professional engineer (PE) working under general supervision, establishes basic design criteria and performs a variety of skilled professional engineering work in the office or field. Requires application of standard engineering techniques and procedures and professional judgement to make modifications or execute complex features or solutions. Typically has a bachelors or masters degree and 3–8 years of experience. Requires a PE certification. | |
| Engineer II | Engineers | PE with responsibility for technical performance on small to medium projects or designated tasks on large projects. Work requires application of standard engineering techniques and procedures and professional judgment to make modifications or execute complex features or solutions. May have some supervisory duties or work more independently. Typically has a bachelors or masters degree and 9–13 years of experience. Requires a PE certification. | |
| Engineer III | Engineers | PE with major responsibility for technical performance on medium to large projects or multiple projects. Possesses diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices. Applies advanced techniques, modifications, and theories, and serves as technical liaison on matters pertaining to field of practice. Supervises other PEs and may have project management duties. Typically has a bachelor’s or master’s degree and 14–18 years of experience. Requires a PE certification. | |
| Senior Engineer | Engineers | PE with major responsibility for technical performance on medium to large projects or multiple projects. Possesses diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices. Applies advanced techniques, modifications, and theories, and serves as technical liaison on matters pertaining to field of practice. Supervises other PEs and may have project management duties. Typically has a bachelor’s or master’s degree and 19+ years of experience. Requires a PE certification. | |
| Technical Advisor/Senior Specialist | Engineers | PE with independent responsibility for organizing, directing and coordinating professional engineering activities of considerable scope and complexity. Considered a Subject Matter Expert in their respecive field. Oversees and directs complex assignments, including supervision of other engineers, and has ability to provide technical expertise. Typically has a bachelors or masters degree and 19+ years of experience. Requires a PE certification. | |
| Engineering Manager | Engineers | PE with full responsibility for large, complex projects or a number of large projects. Generally, reports directly to the firm’s principal/president and has administrative qualifications needed to develop a project or projects with clients. Has project management duties; may be at the vice president (VP) level in the company. Typically has a bachelor’s or master’s degree and 19+ years of experience. Requires a PE certification. | |
| H&H Engineer I | Engineers | PE with responsibility for the independent application of hydrologic & hyraulic engineering procedures and techniques to accomplish a wide variety of H&H engineering. Generally serves as a production staff member. Work is assigned through general instructions and the setting of deadlines by a supervisor who engages in ongoing spot-check review, provides assistance when problems are encountered and reviews completed work. Typically has a bachelors or masters degree and 3-7 years of experience. Requires a PE certification. | |
| H&H Engineer II | Engineers | PE with independent responsibility for organizing, directing and coordinating professional hydrologic and hydraulic engineering activities of considerable scope and complexity. Assist with overseeing and directing complex engineering projects, and provide limited supervision of other H&H engineers. Typically has a bachelors or masters degree and 7-12 years of experience. Requires a PE certification. | |
| H&H Engineer III | Engineers | PE with independent responsibility for organizing, directing and coordinating professional hydrologic and hydraulic engineering activities of considerable scope and complexity. Oversees and directs complex assignments, including supervision of other H&H engineers, and has ability to provide technical expertise. Typically has a bachelors or masters degree and 12+ years of experience. Requires a PE certification. | |
| Structural Engineer (Bridge) I | Engineers | PE with responsibility for technical design on small to medium structural/bridge projects or designated tasks on large structural/bridge projects. Performs advanced technical structural/bridge engineering tasks. Typically has a bachelors or masters degree and 10-15 years of experience. Requires a PE certification. | |
| Structural Engineer (Bridge) II | Engineers | PE with responsibility for structural design of complex structures. Performs as a project manager for a complex, large, or multiple bridge project. Develops and documents structural design computer software. Prepares specifications, cost estimates, and construction working day schedules for complex structure. Typically has a bachelor’s or master’s degree and 15+ years of experience. Requires a PE certification. | |
| Traffic/Transportation Engineer I | Engineers | PE with responsibility for the independent application of traffic engineering procedures and techniques to accomplish a wide variety of traffic and transportation engineering. Generally serve as full production staff or crew leaders. Work is assigned through general instructions and the setting of deadlines by a supervisor who engages in ongoing spot-check review, provides assistance when problems are encountered and reviews completed work. This role may include the leadership of technical support staff and entry level engineers. Typically has a bachelors or masters degree and 3-8 years of experience. Requires a PE certification. | |
| Traffic/Transportation Engineer II | Engineers | PE with independent responsibility for organizing, directing and coordinating professional traffic & transportation engineering activities of considerable scope and complexity. Responsible charge of a complex engineering unit or function including supervision of other traffic/transportation engineers. Typically has a bachelors or masters degree and 8-15 years of experience. Requires a PE certification. | |
| MEP Engineer I | Engineers | Responsible for planning and design in the area of Mechanical, Electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems including operation and maintenance policies, standards, inspection procedures and evaluation tools for MEP matters along with prepare, review drawing, specification and cost estimates for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems. Typically has a bachelor's or master's degree, PE certification and 3-7 years of experience. | |
| MEP Engineer II | Engineers | Responsible for planning and design in the area of Mechanical, Electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems including operation and maintenance policies, standards, inspection procedures and evaluation tools for MEP matters along with prepare, review drawing, specification and cost estimates for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems. Typically has a bachelor's or master's degree, PE certification and 8-15 years of experience. | |
| Principal | Engineers | Responsible for a segment, discipline, business unit, geographic region, or project type. In larger firms, there are typically multiple engineering VPs. Typically reports to chief executive officer (CEO) in smaller/medium sized firms, or an executive VP in larger firms. In very small firms, this position could be the top-level principal/CEO/president who does actual engineering work and charges directly to projects. Typically has a bachelor’s or master’s degree, PE certification, and 12+ years of management-level experience. | |
| GIS I | Geographic Information Systems | Creates/maintains databases, maps, and graphs that can be combined with geographically referenced data, working with GIS software and programs that have the capacity to relate different types of data, such as socioeconomic, demographic, administrative or political boundaries, land use, land cover, environmental, infrastructure, and transportation networks. May perform field data collection for projects . Typically requires some college or technical training and 0–2 years of experience. | |
| GIS II | Geographic Information Systems | Same as above. Less oversight of work; more independence. May have limited supervisory responsibilities. Typically has a bachelor’s degree, may have GIS Professional (GISP) certification and 3–7 years of experience. | |
| Senior GIS Specialist | Geographic Information Systems | Same as above. Works without supervision and may supervise others. Typically has a bachelors degree or higher with 8+ years of experience. | |
| Senior GIS Manager | Geographic Information Systems | Same as above. Generally, reports directly to the firm’s principal/president and has administrative qualifications needed to develop a project or projects with clients. Has GIS department management duties. Evaluates department production, updates procedures, or devises new forms to improve efficiency of workflow. Typically has a bachelor’s or master’s degree and 10+ years of experience. Requires a GISP certification. | |
| Geomaticist I | Geographic Information Systems | Under supervision, performs entry-level Geomatics work including all aspects of Geomatics including field surveys, raw data reduction, field calculations, CAD drafting, GIS data collection, research, and error analysis. Generally applies standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of somewhat diversified field-based Geomatics tasks requiring specialized academic training. Typically a bachelors degree and 0-5 years of experience. | |
| Geomaticist II | Geographic Information Systems | Independently performs Geomatics work including all aspects of Geomatics including field surveys, raw data reduction, field calculations, CAD drafting, GIS data collection, research, and error analysis. Generally applies standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of somewhat diversified field-based Geomatics tasks requiring specialized academic training. Typically a bachelors degree and 5-15 years of experience. | |
| Photogrammetist I | Geographic Information Systems | Measures and assesses aerial photographs to prepare detailed maps and drawings. Examines source data and prepares prints, contour maps, profile sheets, and related cartographic materials requiring technical mastery of photogrammetric techniques and principles. Requires well-developed mapping skills and knowledge of computer-assisted mapping/drafting (CADD) equipment and software. Typically has some college or technical training and 0–6 years of experience. | |
| Photogrammetist II | Geographic Information Systems | Same as above. May supervise others or work independently. Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience. | |
| IT Technician | Information Technology | Plans and coordinates activities such as the installation and upgrading of hardware and software, programming, and systems design, the development of computer network. Assists users with troubleshooting, password changes, updates, etc. Bachelor’s degree with 0–5 years of experience. | |
| Network/Systems Administrator | Information Technology | Administers design, organization, and implementation of network, and heads technical support staff who manage and maintain hubs, servers, and routers. Communicates with users, technical teams, and vendors on new technology and system upgrades and to determine software and hardware installation requirements. Typically has bachelor’s degree and 3–5 of experience. | |
| Programmer Analyst/Application Developer | Information Technology | Analyzes and critiques computer programs and systems and develops new programs. Reviews users’ requests for new or modified computer programs to determine feasibility cost, and time required, compatibility with current system, and computer capabilities. Plans, develops, tests, and documents computer programs, applying knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems. Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience. | |
| IT Department Manager | Information Technology | Coordinate, plan and lead IT related activities for the organization. Lead design and deployment of new IT systems and services, monitor performance of IT systems to determint cost and productivity levels and make recommendations for improving IT infrastructure. Analyze business requirements accross the organization to develop solutions to meet IT needs. Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience. | |
| Administrative Assistant I | Office/Admin Support | General office duties such as answering phones, preparing correspondence and reports, scheduling and maintaining calendars of appointments, setting up meetings, making travel arrangements, taking meeting minutes, etc. High school graduate with office training and 0–4 years of experience. | |
| Administrative Assistant II | Office/Admin Support | Same as above, but with additional/more complex duties, more experience, and less oversight. High school graduate with computer training and 5+ years of experience. | |
| Executive Assistant | Office/Admin Support | Supports executive by handling a wide variety of situations involving the administrative functions of the office that cannot be brought to the attention of the executive. Advises individuals inside and outside the organization on the executive views on major policies or current issues facing the organization. Contacts or replies to contacts from high- ranking individuals who may be from large national or international firms and may involve unique situations. Typically has an associate degree with 5+ years of experience. | |
| Office Manager | Office/Admin Support | Manages and organizes office operations and procedures, such as word processing, bookkeeping, preparation of payrolls, flow of correspondence, filing, requisition of supplies, and other clerical services. Coordinates activities of various clerical departments or workers within a department. Evaluates office production, updates procedures, or devises new forms to improve efficiency of workflow. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience. | |
| Records Specialist | Office/Admin Support | Maintains official records. Oversees on- and off-site storage, retention schedules, and disaster recovery plans. Typically has some college and 2+ years of experience. | |
| Project Coordinator I | Project & Contract Coordinators | Checks master schedule and work orders, establishes priorities, and changes schedule according to projects, work order specifications, and established priorities. May have some college with 1–5 years of experience. | |
| Project Coordinator II | Project & Contract Coordinators | Same as above. May have limited supervisory responsibilities. Typically has bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience. | |
| Contract Administrator | Project & Contract Coordinators | Administers activities concerned with contracts for purchase or sale of equipment, materials, or services, and negotiates contract with customer or bidder. Reviews bids from other firms for conformity to contract requirements and determines acceptable bids. Typically has associate degree or higher and 5+ years of experience. | |
| Contract Manager | Project & Contract Coordinators | Manages activities of professional-level personnel concerned with contracts for purchase or sale of equipment, materials, products, or services. Negotiates contracts with representatives. May manage contracts for entire company, department, or for specified product. Typically has bachelor’s degree or higher and 5+ years of management-level experience. | |
| Scheduler I | Project Controls | Collaborates with Project Managers and Project Controls staff to develop and maintain project schedules for the entirity of the project life cycle. Also, performs routine analysis of schedule integrity in regards to logic, durations, and structure to produce an accurate and optimized schedule for projects that are part of the associated programs and portfolios of projects. This tier of scheduler has less than 3 years experience. | |
| Scheduler II | Project Controls | Collaborates with Project Managers and Project Controls staff to develop and maintain project schedules for the entirity of the project life cycle. Also, performs routine analysis of schedule integrity in regards to logic, durations, and structure to produce an accurate and optimized schedule for projects that are part of the associated programs and portfolios of projects. This tier of scheduler can handle more projects and typically has between 3 and 7 years experience. | |
| Scheduler III | Project Controls | Collaborates with Project Managers and Project Controls staff to develop and maintain project schedules for the entirity of the project life cycle. Also, performs routine analysis of schedule integrity in regards to logic, durations, and structure to produce an accurate and optimized schedule for projects that are part of the associated programs and portfolios of projects. This tier of scheduler can maintain program level schedules, manage schedulers, and handle more projects than the previous class and typically has 7+ years experience. | |
| Project Controls Specialist/Manager | Project Controls | Responsible for working with project teams to analyze project data, create project reports and metrics, and identify risks for project delivery as pertaining to cost and schedule. Assisting other project support departments for data integration and visualization of data for consumption by Stakeholders, Executive staff, Divisional/Departmental staff, and Project Managers. Additionally providing desk side mentoring on project controls guidance and training of District policies as needed. May have supervisory responsibilities of Project Controls staff. Typically has a bachelors degree with 10+ years of experience. | |
| Estimator I | Project Controls | Collaborates with Project Teams to develop Class I, II, & III estimates to establish project budgets in a progression of accuracy. Performs analysis of estimates basis through market conditions and historical trends for Labor, Material, and Equipment rate indices. Works with Project Controls staff and Project Teams to verify quantity take-offs and high level review of scoping items such as bid package documents and professional services scope items. This tier of estimator has less than 3 years experience. | |
| Estimator II | Project Controls | Collaborates with Project Teams to develop Class I, II, & III estimates to establish project budgets in a progression of accuracy. Performs analysis of estimates basis through market conditions and historical trends for Labor, Material, and Equipment rate indices. Works with Project Controls staff and Project Teams to verify quantity take-offs and high level review of scoping items such as bid package documents and professional services scope items. This tier of estimator has less than 3 years experience. | |
| Estimator III | Project Controls | Collaborates with Project Teams to develop Class I, II, & III estimates to establish project budgets in a progression of accuracy. Performs analysis of estimates basis through market conditions and historical trends for Labor, Material, and Equipment rate indices. Works with Project Controls staff and Project Teams to verify quantity take-offs and high level review of scoping items such as bid package documents and professional services scope items. This tier of estimator can maintain program level schedules, manage schedulers, and handle more projects than the previous class and typically has 7+ years experience. | |
| Project Coordinator I | Project Controls | Checks master schedule and work orders, establishes priorities, and changes schedule according to projects, work order specifications, and established priorities. May have some college with 1–5 years of experience. | |
| Project Coordinator II | Project Controls | Same as above. May have limited supervisory responsibilities. Typically has bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience. | |
| Contract Administrator | Project Controls | Administers activities concerned with contracts for purchase or sale of equipment, materials, or services, and negotiates contract with customer or bidder. Reviews bids from other firms for conformity to contract requirements and determines acceptable bids. Typically has associate degree or higher and 5+ years of experience. | |
| Contract Manager | Project Controls | Manages activities of professional-level personnel concerned with contracts for purchase or sale of equipment, materials, products, or services. Negotiates contracts with representatives. May manage contracts for entire company, department, or for specified product. Typically has bachelor’s degree or higher and 5+ years of management-level experience. | |
| Assistant Project Manager I | Project Managers | Assists the Project Manager in coordinating and implementing the different aspects of a project with the goal of delivering the project goals within the specified time and budget. Helps the Project Manager meet the quality standards of the project as well as document control for the entire project. Typically has 0-5 years of project management experience. | |
| Assistant Project Manager II | Project Managers | Assists the Project Manager in coordinating and implementing the different aspects of a project with the goal of delivering the project goals within the specified time and budget. Helps the Project Manager meet the quality standards of the project as well as document control for the entire project. Typically has 5+ years of project management experience and may have a P.E. license. | |
| Project Manager I | Project Managers | Plans, coordinates, and oversees activities of entire projects to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed timeframe and funding parameters. Reviews project proposal or plan to determine timeframe, funding limitations, procedures, staffing, and allotment of resources to various phases of projects. Establishes work plan and multi-disciplinary staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel. Is part of a team on large projects, or has sole responsibility for small, minimally complex projects. May have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree and 0–5 years of project management-level experience and may have a P.E. license. | |
| Project Manager II | Project Managers | Same as above. Has sole responsibility for small- to mid-level projects, and/or multiple projects. Has bachelor’s degree and typically has 6–10 years of project management-level experience and may have a P.E. or other professional license. | |
| Project Manager III | Project Managers | Same as above. Has sole responsibility for mid- to large-level projects, and/or multiple projects. Has bachelor’s or master’s degree and typically has 11–15 years of project management-level experience and may have a P.E. or other professional license. | |
| Senior Project Manager | Project Managers | Same as above. Has sole responsibility for multiple large, complex projects. May be executive-level employee. Has bachelor’s or master’s degree and typically has 16+ years of project management-level experience and may have a P.E. or other professional license. | |
| Right-of-Way Specialist I | Right-of-Way/Utility Specialists | Secures purchase or lease of land and rights-of-way for projects through negotiation with property owners and public officials. Ascertains which roads, bridges, and utility systems must be maintained during the project. May examine public records to determine ownership and property rights. May be required to know property law. May have some college and 0-5 years of experience. | |
| Right-of-way Specialist II | Right-of-Way/Utility Specialists | Same as above with more experience. Secures purchase or lease of land and rights-of-way for projects through negotiation with property owners and public officials. Ascertains which roads, bridges, and utility systems must be maintained during the project. May examine public records to determine ownership and property rights. May be required to know property law. May have some college and 5-10 years of experience. | |
| Senior Right-of-Way Specialist | Right-of-Way/Utility Specialists | Same as above with more experience. Independently performs/supervises right-of-way specialist work on complex/large projects. Responsible for training/supervision of right-of-way specialists and/or large projects. Typically has 10+ years of experience. | |
| Title Specialist | Right-of-Way/Utility Specialists | Examines title orders to determine the condition of the title by considering the effect of documents such as deeds, liens, judgements, probate and other matters of record. Explain chain of title, exceptions and requirements to interested parties. Reviews surveys and recognizes title defects. Typically requires technical training and 1-10 years of experience. | |
| Utility Coordinator I | Right-of-Way/Utility Specialists | Entry level position working under supervision identifying existing utility conflicts/impacts relative to a proposed project/construction and coordinating new installations. Resolves utility conflicts and issues. Performs constructability reviews of plans prior to construction activities with regard to installation, removal and adjustment of utilities. Reviewing reimbursable agreement packages and/or proposes utility permit applications. Schedules and conducts utility meetings. May have a bachelors degree and 0-5 years of experience. | |
| Utility Coordinator II | Right-of-Way/Utility Specialists | Same as above with more experience. May be in responsible charge for small or medium sized projects. Typically has a bachelors degree and 5-10 years of experience. | |
| Utility Manager | Right-of-Way/Utility Specialists | Same as above. Has sole responsibility for multiple or large, complex projects. Typically supervises/trains Utility Coordinators. Has bachelor’s or master’s degree and typically has 10+ years of management-level experience. | |
| SUE Designating Crew - 1 Person (4 Hour Min) | Right-of-Way/Utility Specialists | Includes all necessary instruments and mileage | |
| SUE Designating Crew - 2 Person (4 Hour Min) | Right-of-Way/Utility Specialists | Includes all necessary instruments and mileage | |
| SUE Designating Crew - 4 Person (4 Hour Min) | Right-of-Way/Utility Specialists | Includes all necessary instruments and mileage | |
| Vacuum Excavating Truck (Vac 6000) - 2 Technicians (4 Hour Min) | Right-of-Way/Utility Specialists | Includes all necessary instruments and mileage | |
| Vacuum Excavating Truck (Vac 3000 & 4000) - 4 Technicians (4 Hour Min) | Right-of-Way/Utility Specialists | Includes all necessary instruments and mileage | |
| Ground Penetrating Radar - 1 Technician | Right-of-Way/Utility Specialists | Includes all necessary instruments and mileage | |
| Environmental Scientist I | Scientists | Researches to identify and abate or eliminate sources of pollutants that affect people, wildlife, and their environments. Analyzes and documents measurements and observations of air, water, soil, wildlife, and other natural resources to make recommendations to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations. Includes all types of scientists (biologists, chemists, geologists, hydrologists, etc.) and the basic equipment and tools needed to perform above tasks (i.e., shovels, GPS units, and other standard field instruments). May have a bachelor’s degree and 1–5 years of experience. | |
| Environmental Scientist II | Scientists | Same as above. Less oversight of work; more independence. May help train lower-level staff or have limited supervisory responsibilities. May have a bachelor’s degree or higher and 6–10 years of experience. | |
| Environmental Scientist III | Scientists | Same as above. Works on large/complex projects. May have supervisory responsibilities. May have a master’s degree or higher and 11+ years of experience. | |
| Environmental Scientist Manager | Scientists | Oversees the work of scientists. Assigns and directs projects. Serves as expert advisor to clients and interfaces with regulatory agencies. May have a master’s degree or higher and 10+ years of management-level experience. | |
| Fluvial Geomorphologist | Scientists | Analyzes and documents measurements related to the natural processes of water and sediment affecting channel stability and sediment transport through watersheds. Makes design recommendations using natural stable channel design principles to relate a complex combination of hydrology, hydraulics, and environmental variables into channel designs that work with the natural processes of water and sediment transport. Includes all the basic equipment and tools needed to perform above tasks (i.e., shovels, GPS units, and other standard field instruments). Typically has a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences and/or engineering and 5+ years of experience. | |
| Laboratory Assistant | Scientists | Logs samples, tests materials, supports investigation of problems, and identifies corrective actions. Maintains, sets up, and calibrates equipment. May have some college and 1–5 years of experience. | |
| Laboratory Manager | Scientists | Responsible for the direction, administration, and operation of the laboratory. Oversees staff and ensures quality/safety standards are met. May have a bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience. | |
| Environmental Technician | Scientists | Entry-level; works under the immediate supervision and direction of the Laboratory Manager or Environmental Scientist Manager. Assists with data management, maintaining related records, and field or laboratory support. Typically has some technical school or college, no professional license, and 0–3 years of experience. | |
| Archaeologist | Scientists | Unearths archaeological sites, and documents, itemizes, and studies unearthed items. Researches, categorizes, and interprets artifacts, architectural features, and types of structures recovered by excavation in order to determine age and cultural identity. Performs both field and record research. May have a bachelor’s degree or higher and 5+ years of experience. | |
| Principal Investigator | Scientists | Same as above. Must meet the qualifications for a Principal Investigator found in Chapter 26 of the Texas Administrative Code. May have supervisory responsibilities. May have a master’s degree or higher and 11+ years of experience. | |
| Historian | Scientists | Creates chronological account of past events dealing with some phase of human activity, either in terms of individuals or social, ethnic, political, or geographic groupings. Attains historical data by consulting sources of information, such as historical indexes and catalogs, archives, court records, diaries, news files, and miscellaneous published and unpublished materials. Organizes and evaluates data on basis of authenticity and relative significance. May have a bachelor’s degree or higher and 5+ years of experience. | |
| Survey Technician I | Surveyors | Entry-level; works under the immediate supervision and direction of the project surveyor and/or party chief to perform fieldwork tasks related to boundaries, construction, and mapping requirements of survey projects. Assists with uploading/downloading data and maintaining related records. May have some technical school or college, no professional license, and 0–3 years of experience. | |
| Survey Technician II | Surveyors | Same as above, with more experience. Less direct oversight from supervisor. May have some technical school or college, no professional license, and 4+ years of experience. | |
| Surveyor I | Surveyors | Professional licensed surveyor who establishes official land, airspace, and water boundaries by surveying. Provides data relevant to size, shape, contour, location, elevation, or dimensions of land or land features. Plans, oversees, or conducts surveys of land areas using special high-accuracy techniques including complex computations. Writes descriptions of land for deeds, leases, and other legal documents. Typically has college degree, professional license, and 1-6 years of experience. | |
| Surveyor II | Surveyors | Same as above. May supervise/train lower-level surveyors and/or survey technicians. Typically has college degree, professional license, and 7+ years of experience. | |
| Party Chief | Surveyors | Plans, organizes, and directs work of one or more survey parties engaged in surveying the Earth’s surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, mapmaking, land division, titles, mining, or other purposes. Typically has 3+ years of experience. | |
| Survey Manager | Surveyors | Plans, manages, and directs surveying/mapping activities and related projects. Supervises professional surveyors and technicians. Establishes and maintains project priorities, budget, and staff assignments. Reviews projects for financial and legal implications. Typically has bachelor’s or master’s degree, professional license, and 8+ years of experience. | |
| Principal Surveyor | Surveyors | Final responsibility for planning and direction of all aspects of a firm’s surveying operations, including business development, client relations, profitability, and collections. Decisions impact the surveying activities of the firm. Typically has bachelor’s or master’s degree, professional license, and 10+ years of management-level experience. | |
| Survey Crew - 1 person | Surveyors | GPS, Robotic Total Stations and mileage included in indirect cost rate | |
| Survey Crew - 2 person | Surveyors | GPS, Robotic Total Stations and mileage included in indirect cost rate | |
| Survey Crew - 3 person | Surveyors | GPS, Robotic Total Stations and mileage included in indirect cost rate | |
| Survey Crew - 4 person | Surveyors | GPS, Robotic Total Stations and mileage included in indirect cost rate | |
| UAV Drone Crew - 2 person | Surveyors | Includes FAA Part 107 or 33 exemption and mileage | |
| UAV Drone Crew - 3 person | Surveyors | Includes FAA Part 107 or 33 exemption and mileage | |
| Survey Crew - Bathymetric | Surveyors | GPS, Robotic Total Stations and mileage included in indirect cost rate |
Instructions
| Department Name: | |||
| Process Name: | Engineering Standard Job Classification Fillable form to Unifier csv | ||
| Agreement Update Version | |||
| Revision Date: | 12/1/25 | Document Number: | |
| Source: | Engineering Division | Revision Number: | 3 |
| Instructions | |||
| Consultant fills out the INPUT page with consultant job classifications. | |||
| Consultant returns the filled form to HCFCD. |
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