City Engineer / Director of Engineering Services

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

Job summary

City of Pilot Point is seeking a City Engineer and Director of Engineering to lead the City's professional engineering services and department. This role oversees public infrastructure planning, capital project delivery, development review, construction administration, and GIS coordination.

The position directs staff and consultants to protect infrastructure and support orderly growth. The posted salary is the minimum starting salary and offers will reflect education and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• PE license in the State of Texas with active status.
• CFM certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• Valid Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Direct Engineering Department staff; set priorities and manage contracted services.
• Serve as principal civil engineering advisor to City leadership and boards.
• Manage Capital Improvement Program planning and project delivery.
• Lead subdivision, site development, and public infrastructure reviews for compliance.
• Coordinate with Public Works and Planning to align infrastructure with growth.
• Oversee construction administration, inspections, and records management.
• Prepare staff reports and represent the Engineering Department at meetings.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Public works engineering

GIS

CAD

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Public Administration/MBA

Tools

GIS

CAD

Engineering modeling software

Project management systems

Job description

Welcome to the City of Pilot Point, where dedication meets community spirit. The future of our City is shaped by a shared commitment to our residents and each other - to follow our True North and remain aligned as we grow, serve, and face new challenges together. Join us in our mission to make a difference and enhance the quality of life in Pilot Point.

Summary

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.

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, public improvement obligations, drainage and utility easements, and project phasing.

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 lift unresolved issues through authorized City procedures.
• Evaluate proposed change orders for City contracts for scope, quantities, cost, schedule, and technical justification. Verify payment quantities with inspection staff and applicable Public Works personnel; recommend pay estimates, change orders, and release of retainage within established approval limits.
• Lead final inspections, punch lists, and technical acceptance recommendations. Verify required testing, record drawings, easements, warranties, stabilization, and other closeout items; coordinate operational readiness with Public Works; and track warranty corrections following formal acceptance by the authorized City official or governing body.

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.
• Investigate drainage and floodplain complaints, unpermitted fill, and construction affecting drainage facilities. Conduct site visits and coordinate corrective action, notices, and enforcement with authorized City staff; support flood risk studies, mitigation projects, and public communication.

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.
• Oversee assigned City construction stormwater inspections, inspection records, corrective actions, and final stabilization verification. Coordinate enforcement of City requirements with authorized staff and verify that responsible construction operators address their permit obligations.

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 and asset inventories.
• 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's designated records staff.
• Establish consistent engineering record and GIS submission requirements, coordinate data verification with field and GIS staff, and support Public Works use of infrastructure information for maintenance and future improvements.

Coordination and Public Representation

• Prepare staff reports, technical findings, and recommendations; represent the Engineering Department at City Council, board, commission, public, and project meetings. Explain engineering issues clearly to residents, property owners, developers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate infrastructure projects and development requirements with agencies and regional partners, including TxDOT, TCEQ, FEMA, utility providers, neighboring jurisdictions, and funding agencies. Provide engineering support during infrastructure emergencies and significant weather events in coordination with Public Works and emergency response staff.

Supervisory and Budget Responsibilities

• Select, train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate assigned staff; recommend assignments, staffing needs, retention, discipline, and other personnel actions in accordance with City policy.
• Develop, administer, and monitor the Engineering Department budget and assigned project budgets. Track commitments and expenditures, forecast costs, recommend funding strategies, and support grant or loan applications and reimbursement documentation in coordination with Finance.

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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of municipal civil engineering principles and the planning, design, construction, and maintainability of streets, drainage facilities, water and wastewater systems, sidewalks, and other public improvements.
• Knowledge of development review, capital improvement planning, construction administration, materials testing, infrastructure acceptance, and engineering records management.
• Knowledge of applicable City ordinances and engineering standards, Texas engineering practice requirements, TCEQ regulations, FEMA and floodplain requirements, and public procurement and budgeting practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications, surveys, reports, geotechnical data, and hydrologic, hydraulic, and utility models; evaluate conflicting information and develop practical engineering recommendations.
• Ability to manage staff, consultants, multiple projects, budgets, and changing priorities; document decisions, maintain accountability, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and in public presentations, resolve technical disagreements, negotiate project issues, and handle sensitive or contentious situations with professional judgment and discretion.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with City departments, elected officials, residents, developers, engineers, contractors, property owners, and governmental agencies.
• Skill in using GIS, CAD, engineering modeling applications, project and document management systems, and standard office software appropriate to assigned responsibilities.

Work Environment:

• Primarily an indoor office environment located at City Hall or another City administrative facility.
• Regular interaction with City leadership, City Council, boards and commissions, City employees, developers, engineers, contractors, consultants, property owners, governmental agencies, and members of the public.
• Regular travel throughout the City to visit construction sites, development projects, infrastructure facilities, drainage areas, rights-of-way, and other locations.
• Occasional travel outside the City for regional meetings, conferences, training, professional development, and meetings with governmental agencies.
• Work may occur in active construction areas and may involve exposure to traffic, construction equipment, uneven terrain, weather conditions, dust, noise, and other construction-related hazards.
• May require attendance at evening City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, public, or community meetings.
• May require occasional work outside normal business hours in response to infrastructure emergencies, significant weather events, drainage issues, or other City needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a desk or computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, electronically, and in public meetings.
• Ability to routinely walk, stand, bend, stoop, climb, and maneuver around construction sites and infrastructure facilities.
• Ability to safely navigate uneven terrain, construction areas, rights-of-way, drainage facilities, and other field environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move equipment, files, plans, or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to inspect construction sites and infrastructure facilities under varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel to various City facilities, project sites, meetings, and other locations.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Note:

This job description outlines primary responsibilities and working conditions associated with the position. However, it is not intended to encompass every duty or task that may be required. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as deemed necessary by management.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.