City Engineer

City of Pilot Point; Pilot Point (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pilot Point seeks a City Engineer and Director of Engineering to lead the Engineering Department, oversee capital projects, development reviews, and public infrastructure. You will coordinate with Public Works, Planning, Finance, and the City Attorney to maintain standards and deliver projects.

The position requires a Civil Engineering degree, PE license in Texas, 8+ years of municipal/engineering experience, and 3+ years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Eight years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience.
• Three years of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas; maintain licensure.
• CFM certification, or ability to obtain certification within one year.
• A valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Engineering Department and assigned staff; set priorities and manage contracted services.
• Serve as the City's principal civil engineering advisor to leadership and boards; provide technical recommendations on infrastructure and development matters.
• Maintain and update Design and Construction Standards, procedures, and specifications; document changes.
• Oversee capital improvement planning and coordinate with Public Works and other departments.

Skills

Civil engineering

Leadership

Project management

Technical reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Professional Engineer (PE) license - Texas

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)

Tools

GIS

Job description

The City Engineer and Director of Engineering leads the City's professional engineering services and Engineering Department. The position is responsible for public infrastructure planning, capital project delivery, development engineering review, construction administration and inspection, drainage and floodplain management, engineering permits, infrastructure records, and geographic information system (GIS) coordination. The position performs technical reviews and manages assigned staff and consultants to protect public infrastructure and support orderly development.

Engineering leads infrastructure design review, construction oversight, technical acceptance recommendations, and engineering records. Public Works leads day‑to‑day operation and maintenance of City infrastructure. The Director coordinates with Public Works on system capacity, operating constraints, maintainability, construction sequencing, service interruptions, and the transfer of completed infrastructure into City maintenance. The position also works closely with Planning and Development, Finance, the City Attorney, and other departments.

The posted salary represents the minimum starting salary. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s education and relevant experience.

The City Engineer and Director of Engineering leads the City's professional engineering services and Engineering Department. The position is responsible for public infrastructure planning, capital project delivery, development engineering review, construction administration and inspection, drainage and floodplain management, engineering permits, infrastructure records, and geographic information system (GIS) coordination. The position performs technical reviews and manages assigned staff and consultants to protect public infrastructure and support orderly development.

Engineering leads infrastructure design review, construction oversight, technical acceptance recommendations, and engineering records. Public Works leads day‑to‑day operation and maintenance of City infrastructure. The Director coordinates with Public Works on system capacity, operating constraints, maintainability, construction sequencing, service interruptions, and the transfer of completed infrastructure into City maintenance. The position also works closely with Planning and Development, Finance, the City Attorney, and other departments.

The posted salary represents the minimum starting salary. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s education and relevant experience.

Examples of Duties

Department Leadership and Engineering Standards

• Direct the Engineering Department and assigned engineering, technical, and construction inspection staff; establish priorities, review workloads, and manage contracted engineering services.
• Serve as the City's principal civil engineering advisor to the City Manager, City Council, boards, commissions, and staff; provide technical recommendations on infrastructure and development matters.
• Maintain and recommend updates to the City's Design and Construction Standards, Engineering Standard Details, specifications, and engineering procedures. Apply adopted standards consistently and document authorized revisions or exceptions.
• Track development reviews, capital project schedules, budgets, inspection findings, and closeout status; provide regular reports on performance, unresolved issues, and decisions needed from City leadership.

Capital Improvement Planning and Project Delivery

• Develop and manage the public infrastructure Capital Improvement Program in coordination with Public Works and other departments. Prioritize projects using condition, capacity, growth, public safety, regulatory needs, and available funding; prepare multi-year schedules and cost estimates.
• Manage infrastructure studies and updates to adopted water, wastewater, drainage, and transportation master plans. Maintain planning assumptions, project recommendations, and implementation priorities; coordinate adoption and incorporate approved recommendations into development reviews and capital planning.
• Develop project scopes; coordinate consultant selection and professional services agreements; and manage planning, design, bidding, construction, and closeout. Evaluate consultant deliverables for technical adequacy, coordination, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate engineering submissions for water and wastewater design and construction approvals, environmental authorizations, and funding agency requirements, including applicable Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Texas Water Development Board requirements. Obtain operational input from Public Works.
• Identify right-of-way and easement needs; coordinate surveys, legal descriptions, acquisition support, and infrastructure cost-sharing provisions with City leadership, the City Attorney, affected departments, and property owners.

Development Review and Public Infrastructure

• Lead the engineering review of subdivisions, site developments, early grading proposals, construction plans, and related revisions. Review private development components that affect public streets, drainage, water, wastewater, and other City infrastructure for compliance with adopted engineering standards, City ordinances, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Evaluate infrastructure capacity and development impacts, including drainage patterns, downstream effects, utility demands, water and wastewater service, roadway access, frontage improvements, off-site extensions, and required public infrastructure improvements. Coordinate operational requirements with Public Works.
• Review or manage consultant review of grading and drainage plans, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, utility models, traffic impact analyses, roadway and sidewalk improvements, and supporting geotechnical information.
• Coordinate engineering comments and approval recommendations with Planning and Development and other reviewing entities. Maintain review records and revision tracking; verify required corrections, permits, and engineering approvals before authorizing public infrastructure construction within delegated authority.
• Participate in predevelopment and design coordination meetings; explain infrastructure requirements and provide technical input on development agreements and public improvement obligations.

Construction Administration Inspection and Acceptance

• Manage the City's public infrastructure construction administration for capital projects and development-related public improvements from preconstruction through closeout. Conduct preconstruction meetings and establish inspection, testing, submittal, communication, and documentation requirements.
• Review or coordinate City review of material and equipment submittals, shop drawings, and proposed substitutions for compliance with approved plans and City standards. Coordinate with the engineer of record and Public Works on technical requirements and compatibility with City systems.
• Manage requests for information (RFIs), field conflicts, and proposed plan changes affecting public infrastructure. Coordinate responses with the engineer of record; require appropriate engineering evaluation and sealed revisions for design changes; and maintain a record of approved changes.
• Direct construction inspection and coordinate materials testing, utility testing, sewer video inspections, and other required verification. Document deficiencies and corrective work; address nonconforming construction and elevate unresolved issues through authorized City procedures.

Drainage Stormwater Engineering and Floodplain Management

• Lead drainage and stormwater engineering functions and, upon formal designation, serve as the City's Floodplain Administrator. Administer the City's floodplain ordinance and Floodplain Development Permit process; review applications, supporting documents, and compliance with applicable National Flood Insurance Program requirements.
• Review or oversee technical review of drainage reports, hydrologic and hydraulic models, topographic surveys, floodway analyses, and floodplain map revisions. Verify consistency among models, reports, plans, and proposed or completed improvements; coordinate additional review by qualified consultants when needed.
• Review FEMA MT-2 submissions, including Conditional Letters of Map Revision (CLOMRs) and Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs). Execute required City community acknowledgment or concurrence forms when authorized as the designated community official, following documented review of applicable floodplain requirements and supporting information; maintain permit and map revision records.

Construction Stormwater Permitting and Compliance

• Manage the City's construction stormwater permitting responsibilities for applicable earth-disturbing City projects under the TCEQ Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Construction General Permit. Coordinate required permit coverage, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3s), notices, authorized signatures, changes, and termination documentation according to the City's operator role.
• Review erosion and sediment control plans and applicable stormwater documentation for private development and grading proposals. Verify required operator permit coverage and site notices; maintain records of submissions to the City and coordinate with TCEQ as needed.

Infrastructure Records GIS and Information Requests

• Process record drawing submissions and closeout information for accepted capital projects and developments. Maintain organized records of approved plans, engineering revisions, testing, acceptance, easements, and warranties; coordinate incorporation of accepted assets and their attributes into City GIS mapping.
• Respond to engineering and Public Works infrastructure information requests. Provide available record drawings, maps, technical records, and infrastructure information; coordinate public information responses with the City staff.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Eight years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience involving municipal infrastructure, capital projects, development review, or related work.
• Three years of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience.
• An active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas; maintain licensure throughout employment.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification, or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year and maintain it thereafter.
• A valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with municipal government or a similar public agency, including coordination of engineering, public works operations, and development services.
• Direct experience with floodplain administration, FEMA map revision reviews, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, construction stormwater compliance, and public infrastructure acceptance.
• Experience with water and wastewater infrastructure, municipal construction contracts, alternative project delivery methods, infrastructure GIS, and state or federal infrastructure funding.
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.