Chief Municipal Engineer & Infrastructure Leader

City of Midland; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

TMRS retirement program

Life insurance

Job summary

The City of Midland seeks a City Engineer to serve as the chief engineering authority, licensed P.E., and executive leader within the Public Works Office. You will guide engineering strategy, review plans, and ensure projects meet standards and regulatory requirements.

In this role you will collaborate across departments, manage the city's CIP, oversee infrastructure planning, and provide expert guidance to City leadership and external partners.

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressive engineering experience, including at least five in municipal leadership.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to oversee capital improvement programs and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the City's designated Professional Engineer (P.E.), Engineer of Record when assigned, and chief engineering authority for all municipal engineering matters.
• Provides technical engineering guidance to executive leadership, City Council, and departments on infrastructure projects.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local engineering regulations and standards.
• Reviews, certifies, signs, and seals engineering documents, plans, and reports as required.
• Leads cross-department collaboration to advance citywide engineering initiatives.
• Oversees the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and monitors project schedules and budgets.
• Represents the City in transportation planning and engineering committees.

Skills

Municipal engineering principles

Public infrastructure systems

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

The City of Midland seeks a City Engineer to serve as the chief engineering authority, licensed P.E., and executive leader within the Public Works Office. You will guide engineering strategy, review plans, and ensure projects meet standards and regulatory requirements.

In this role you will collaborate across departments, manage the city's CIP, oversee infrastructure planning, and provide expert guidance to City leadership and external partners.