Engineer

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston HAS Infrastructure Division seeks an Engineer focused on Civil Engineering design management. This role reviews, coordinates civil design for airfield, terminals, and landside facilities, ensuring compliance with design standards and project controls.

Candidate must be a Texas-licensed Professional Engineer with a track record in design review, project management, and familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MS Project. On-site work and stakeholder collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an approved engineering curriculum with satisfactory standing.
• Texas Professional Engineer registration is required.
• Out-of-state engineers must obtain Texas PE within six months of hire.
• Four years of active engineering practice after graduation; Master's may substitute two years.
• Preferred: Civil/Mechanical/Structural with design review experience.
• Knowledge of project management principles and scheduling/estimation tools.
• Familiarity with Houston Airport System Design Manual and FAA advisories.
• Experience with CMAR and Design-Build delivery methods.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and ability to comply with driving policy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate drawings, plans, projects and contracts.
• Review and update plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Prepare and review technical correspondence, reports and schedules.
• Interface with departments, consultants, and the public to address inquiries.
• Develop reports and other administrative documents.
• Provide technical support on projects and programs.
• Conduct on-site field observations and inspections.
• Interpret codes to ensure consistent applications.
• Review and monitor work by external consultants.

Skills

AutoCAD

BlueBeam

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Project management

Design review

FAA advisories

CMAR/Design-Build

Scheduling software

Engineering coordination

Education

Engineering degree

FE exam eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD

BlueBeam

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Applications will be accepted from: All Persons Interested

Division/ Section: HAS - Infrastructure Design
Workdays & Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm.

PURPOSE OF DIVISION

The purpose of the Infrastructure Division is to manage the life cycle of the infrastructure assets at Houston Airports (HAS) and ensure the on-time delivery of capital renewal projects. The Infrastructure Division supports the five-star service and safe, secure, and efficient, operation of the three HAS airports. This support is done through effective asset management, project controls, design management, project management, construction management, and commissioning.

Position Overview

Applications will be accepted from: All Persons Interested

Division/ Section: HAS - Infrastructure Design
Workdays & Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm.

PURPOSE OF DIVISION

The purpose of the Infrastructure Division is to manage the life cycle of the infrastructure assets at Houston Airports (HAS) and ensure the on-time delivery of capital renewal projects. The Infrastructure Division supports the five-star service and safe, secure, and efficient, operation of the three HAS airports. This support is done through effective asset management, project controls, design management, project management, construction management, and commissioning.

The Design Management business unit, of the HAS Infrastructure Division, is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and enforcing HAS design standards. In addition, they act as a resource to other departments assisting in the creation of architectural and engineering projects of all kinds, including demolitions, renovations, and new construction, as required to maintain the airports building assets in optimal condition.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Engineer is responsible for the Assistant Director, Design Management. This position will have a focus on reviewing and managing Civil Engineering design and will be the subject matter expert in Civil Engineering reviews and assessment of infrastructure assets. Although the focus for this position will be civil construction, this position will assist in managing all design activities for airfield, terminals, and landside facilities and infrastructure. This will be a tier 1 position that may be activated to perform infrastructure assessments as needed.

"Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date."

The Engineer responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinates the implementation of various drawings, plans, projects and contracts.
• Reviews and updates plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Prepares and reviews technical correspondence, reports, procedural guidelines and project schedules.
• Interfaces with departments, consultants, technical professionals and general public to address inquiries.
• Develop reports and other administrative documents.
• Provides technical support and expertise on various projects, plans and programs.
• Conducts on-site field observations and inspections.
• Interprets codes to ensure consistent applications.
• Participates in hearings, meetings and conferences.
• Assists in preparing contract documents, evaluation of bids, responses to vendor inquiries and awards contract correspondence.
• Reviews and monitors work activities performed by external consultants.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.

Education

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers with satisfactory standing.

OR

Requires graduation from an engineering or related science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education, other than a curriculum approved by the Board, and passage of the Eight-hour fundamentals of engineering examination prescribed by the Board.

Certificate/License

Requires registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.

A specific branch of engineering (such as Civil, Mechanical, Structural, etc.) may be required. May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving

Engineers from out-of-state: Must be hired in a position directly under the supervision of a Professional Engineer licensed by the State of Texas AND obtain their license as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas within six (6) months from date of hire for continued employment with the City of Houston.

Experience

• Four years of active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering are required.

Substitution: A Master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for up to (2) two years of the above experience requirement.

PREFERENCES

• Professional Engineer with Electrical Discipline. A mechanical engineer, structural engineer, or civil with strong experience in design review may be acceptable.
• Extensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of design and project control software such as AutoCAD, BlueBeam, Microsoft Project, and other scheduling and estimating software.
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with project scope/fee writing and evaluation.
• Experience with detail project cost estimating.
• Experience with CMAR and Design-Build construction delivery methods.
• Knowledge of Houston Airport System Design Manual and FAA Advisory Circulars.
• Credentials in ACE or AAAE preferred.
• Experience in airport design and/or aviation facilities preferred.
• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

Selection/Skills Tests Required

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 26

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.