City Engineer

CITY OF GALVESTON; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Galveston is seeking a City Engineer to provide strategic leadership for planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure and capital improvement projects. You will oversee the Engineering and Construction Divisions with a focus on water and wastewater systems, roadways, drainage, and public buildings.

Under the Executive Director of Public Works and Engineering, you will ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets, and collaborate with stakeholders to advance community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Five years of municipal engineering operations experience, including five years in management or supervision.
• P.E. license in Texas or eligible for reciprocity within six months of hire.
• Proficiency in CAD/GIS and related engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for planning, design, construction, and delivery of municipal infrastructure and capital improvement projects.
• Lead the Engineering and Construction Divisions with budgeting, contract administration, and performance oversight.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, quality control, and alignment with city priorities and community development goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, other departments, and agencies to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Leadership

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

P.E. Texas License

Tools

CADD

GIS

Job description

The City of Galveston is seeking a City Engineer. The City of Galveston is a unique coastal community on the upper Texas Gulf Coast located just 50 miles southeast of Houston on an island stretching 32 miles long and 2.5 miles wide. Galveston Island is home to just over 50,000 residents and is also a major regional destination, attracting more than 7 million visitors annually. With a rare combination of economic opportunity, coastal beauty, cultural richness, and historic character, Galveston continues to be one of Texas' most unique and desirable communities for residents, businesses, and visitors alike, offering amenities of a larger city while maintaining the welcoming feel of a small-town community.

The City is looking for a new City Engineer to join their team! Under the direction of the Executive Director of Public Works and Engineering, this role serves as the City's senior engineering professional and provides strategic leadership for the planning, design, construction, and delivery of municipal infrastructure and capital improvement projects. This position is responsible for leading the Engineering and Construction Divisions with an annual budget of $347 Million, including Capital Improvements and oversees a diverse portfolio of public infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater systems, roadways, drainage facilities, public buildings, and other municipal improvements.

The City Engineer provides technical leadership by evaluating engineering designs, recommending modifications and improvements, ensuring adherence to approved plans and specifications, and managing project expenditures within established budget parameters, contract administration and performance, monitoring project quality and progress, along with change orders and dispute resolution. This position also provides leadership and oversight for the design and construction of local, state, and federally funded projects, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the City's operational priorities and community development goals.

Candidates shall have at a minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field; AND five years’ experience in comprehensive municipal engineering operations, including five years of management or supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must be licensed to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. If licensed in another state, must acquire license reciprocity in the State of Texas within six (6) months of date of hire. Municipal government experience is strongly preferred, along with proficiency in computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and other engineering technologies used to support infrastructure planning and project delivery.