City Engineer: Chief Infrastructure Leader

The Underwood Group; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off and holidays

TMRS retirement system

Life insurance and optional coverages

Job summary

The City of Midland seeks a City Engineer to provide executive-level engineering leadership, technical oversight, and strategic coordination for municipal projects. You will guide infrastructure planning, regulatory compliance, and cross‑department collaboration to support growth and exceptional city services.

As the designated Professional Engineer and Engineer of Record when assigned, you will review and seal critical documents, advise leadership, and advance the City's strategic goals through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Ten years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including municipal leadership.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas and a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Experience leading engineering operations for a growing municipality is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the City's designated Professional Engineer (P.E.) and Engineer of Record when assigned.
• Provides engineering leadership, oversight, and regulatory guidance to executives and City Council.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for municipal engineering.
• Reviews, signs, and seals engineering documents and supports capital projects.
• Coordinates cross-departmental efforts on infrastructure planning and development.

Skills

Municipal engineering principles

Public infrastructure systems

Interdepartmental collaboration

Executive leadership communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

The City of Midland seeks a City Engineer to provide executive-level engineering leadership, technical oversight, and strategic coordination for municipal projects. You will guide infrastructure planning, regulatory compliance, and cross‑department collaboration to support growth and exceptional city services.

As the designated Professional Engineer and Engineer of Record when assigned, you will review and seal critical documents, advise leadership, and advance the City's strategic goals through