City Engineer

City of Bryan; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bryan in Texas is seeking an experienced civil engineering leader to plan, organize, and oversee engineering staff and programs within the Engineering Services Division. You will guide development projects, infrastructure programs, and design reviews, ensuring alignment with city goals.

Responsibilities include capital planning, budget management, policy compliance, and public interaction. Strong leadership, communication, and safety focus are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required with extensive public works experience.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. may substitute for additional years of experience.
• Leadership, supervisory, or management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and review work of engineering staff on development and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee design review, construction inspection, and capital improvement planning.
• Prepare and manage budgets; ensure policy compliance and project timely delivery.
• Represent the department to City Council and the public; foster safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Public speaking

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Civil design software

Job description

Posting Opening Date

Posting Opening Date 09/11/2026

Posting Closing Date

Job Summary

Under broad supervision and direction from the Public Works Director, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of professional, technical, and administrative staff performing difficult and complex support related to all programs and activities of the City of Bryan Engineering Services Division.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of engineering and traffic services goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
• With assistance from subordinate supervisors, oversees the work of engineers performing design of infrastructure, engineering review, and project management of development projects.
• Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws, including: making employment decisions regarding hiring/termination; assigning major projects and reviewing work to ensure quality and timely completion; assisting in staff development and training; approving time; evaluating performance and addressing performance concerns; meeting with employees and management staff to identify and resolve problems; and performing other personnel actions to ensure productivity and quality standards are maintained.
• Directs, coordinates, and manages the planning, organization, coordination, control and completion of development proposals.
• Reviews and approves construction plans for subdivision development.
• Reviews, manages, and presents Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
• Supervises construction inspection of public infrastructure required for development.
• Provides recommendations and assists in capital improvement planning for the City with respect to streets, storm water, water and sanitary sewer.
• Sets engineering standards of design and construction for streets and storm sewer.
• Provides interface and communication for the department with management, boards, City Council, and the general public.
• Addresses concerns from the public with regard to streets, drainage, and floodplain.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering plus at least eight (8) years of professional engineering experience with public works, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and water supply systems; OR a Master’s degree plus at least six (6) years of experience as listed above; OR a Ph.D. plus at least four (4) years of experience as listed above
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience is required.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Progressive supervisory and management principles, practices, and methods.
• The principles and practices of professional civil engineering.
• Construction practices of municipal engineering projects.
• Land development and land surveying.
• Financial management, budget preparation, expenditure control, and record keeping, with the ability to manage capital projects and deliver results within budget and by established deadlines.
• Safety standards, procedures, and precautions utilized in emergency response activities.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
• Interpret and apply broad standards and policies to divisional operations.
• Analyze a variety of administrative problems and make sound policy and procedural recommendations.
• Prepare and administer a complex budget.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information, records, or issues.
• Ensure compliance with City and department rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and laws.
• Prepare clear, concise, and complete reports, correspondence, presentations, and other written materials.
• Organize workload, establish priorities, and meet established deadlines.
• Be constantly alert and aware of any potential workplace hazards and ensure workplace safety.
• Speak before City Council, and public and professional groups, about the City's infrastructure plans, objectives, policies & programs.
• Provide City staff and management with sound advice and information regarding incumbent's area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other City employees/departments, City officials, and the public.

Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and change management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be a strong public speaker.
• Strong customer service skills, including the ability to handle escalated customer inquiries.
• Strong planning, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn job-specific software programs and applications used by the City of Bryan and the department as needed.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Must be registered as a licensed professional engineer in the State of Texas or have the ability to gain reciprocity within one (1) year of hire.
• Must be a certified Floodplain Manager ( CFM ) or have the ability to obtain certification within the time frame set by management.
• Texas Class C driver's license with a good driving record as measured by the City's evaluation system.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include but are not limited to: sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, using hands and fingers to operate office equipment and machines, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to and including 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office setting or a well-lighted and temperature-controlled working environment.

Equipment

Work shall be performed with tools, appliances and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority, or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations. Equipment may include but is not limited to: telephone, computer, printer, copier, scanner, calculator, and vehicle.