City Engineer/Assistant Director

City of Conroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Pool and recreation center access

Job summary

The City of Conroe is seeking a professional engineer to lead and coordinate the Engineering division, directing capital improvement planning, design, survey, development review, and construction inspection. This senior role bridges Development and the CIP to ensure capital investments support responsible growth, long-term resilience, and community progress.

With a Texas PE license, a strong background in municipal projects, and excellent leadership, you will work within City policy and present

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and at least ten years of civil engineering experience; master's preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Texas; Land Surveyor certification preferred.
• Municipal project experience and CIP familiarity are valued.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate Engineering functions including CIP planning, design, survey, development review, and construction inspection.
• Bridge Development and CIP by evaluating growth, infrastructure capacity, and future needs.
• Prepare highly complex reports and present findings to City Council and commissions.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Site surveys

Team collaboration

Public presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Ten years civil engineering experience

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Engineering software knowledge

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible professional, technical, planning, and administrative position responsible for directing and coordinating Engineering functions, including capital improvement planning, design, survey, development review, and construction inspection. The position 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in related field and ten (10) years of civil engineering experience, master's preferred; some of which are with a municipality, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas; Certification as a Professional Land Surveyor preferred. Familiarity with various types of engineering software preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge to perform all calculations for design, computer programs, utilizing specifications and setting standards.
• Ability to sit for a long periods time, preparing plans and reviewing engineering plans submitted by others for public infrastructure improvements.
• Ability to go to the job site to participate in surveys, field observations, and walk over construction sites for observation and collection of data.
• Ability to work with other subordinates to accomplish the project management goal of surveying, designing, planning and specification preparation.
• Ability to participate, foster and encourage all members of the division to work as members of a team.
• Prepares highly complex and technical reports; documents policies and procedures; performs research
• Makes presentations before various groups, including City Council, Commissions, and professional and public meetings, as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light work and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: hearing, mental acuity, speaking, repetitive motions, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $129,863 annually.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.