Geotechnical & Environmental Engineering Lead

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Public Works is seeking a highly motivated Managing Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for geotechnical, environmental compliance, construction materials testing (CMT), and utility coordination in support of citywide capital improvement programs.

This senior role provides technical direction, quality assurance oversight, and cross‑department coordination to ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable infrastructure for Houston.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership and technical direction for geotechnical, environmental, and materials testing programs, ensuring effective coordination across Public Works service lines, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Serves as the primary technical authority and subject-matter expert on complex geotechnical and environmental engineering projects, offering guidance on design, investigation methods, and regulatory compliance.

Job description

Houston Public Works is seeking a highly motivated Managing Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for geotechnical, environmental compliance, construction materials testing (CMT), and utility coordination in support of citywide capital improvement programs.

This senior role provides technical direction, quality assurance oversight, and cross‑department coordination to ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable infrastructure for Houston.