City Engineer/Assistant Director

City of Conroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pool and recreation center membership

Job summary

The City of Conroe seeks an experienced civil engineer to lead and coordinate Engineering functions, including CIP planning, design, survey, development review and construction inspection. This role bridges Development and CIP to ensure investments support growth and community resilience.

The candidate will hold a Texas Professional Engineer license (PE) with preference for a Land Surveyor certification, and possess a Bachelor's degree with around ten years of civil experience, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and ten (10) years of civil engineering experience
• Master's preferred; some municipality experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate engineering functions including CIP planning, design, survey, development review, and construction inspection
• Bridge Development and CIP alignment by evaluating growth, infrastructure capacity, and future needs
• Work independently within City policies, procedures and regulations
• Prepare highly complex and technical reports; present to City Council and commissions

Skills

Engineering calculations

Field surveys

Project management

Team collaboration

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree preferred

Texas PE licensure

Professional Land Surveyor preferred

Tools

Engineering software

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.