City Engineer/Assistant Director

About the role

Responsible professional, technical, planning, and administrative position directing and coordinating engineering functions, including capital improvement planning, design, survey, development review, and construction inspection. The role bridges Development and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) by evaluating growth, infrastructure capacity, and future needs to ensure capital investments support responsible development, long‑term growth, and community resilience. Work is performed with considerable independence within established City policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate engineering functions such as capital improvement planning, design, surveying, development review, and construction inspection.
• Evaluate growth trends, infrastructure capacity, and future needs to align capital investments with responsible development and community resilience.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering plans submitted by others for public infrastructure improvements.
• Conduct site visits for surveys, field observations, and construction walk‑overs to collect data.
• Collaborate with subordinates and other division members to achieve project‑management goals for surveying, designing, planning, and specification preparation.
• Foster teamwork within the division and encourage collaborative problem‑solving.
• Prepare highly complex technical reports, document policies and procedures, and perform research.
• Make presentations to City Council, commissions, professional groups, and public meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Ten (10) years of civil engineering experience; experience with a municipality preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Requirements

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas.
• Certification as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLSS) preferred.

Skills

• Perform engineering calculations using computer programs and specifications.
• Prepare plans and review engineering plans submitted by others for public infrastructure projects.
• Conduct field surveys, observations, and data collection on construction sites.
• Utilize various engineering software (preferred).
• Present technical information to diverse audiences, including elected officials and the public.
• Work effectively as part of a team and lead subordinates toward project goals.

Physical Demands

Light work requiring occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force and up to 10 pounds to move objects. Required abilities include hearing, mental acuity, speaking, repetitive motions, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off.
• Free membership at the City’s pool and recreation center facilities.

Pay

Starting salary: $129,863 annually.