Lead Civil Engineer: Complex Projects & Design

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

Job summary

City of Austin is seeking a highly skilled civil engineer to design, plan, and oversee construction, maintenance, and alteration of city structures and facilities. The role involves preparing cost estimates and coordinating with contractors, utilities, and public agencies to deliver compliant, safe, and efficient projects.

You will manage complex projects from design through completion, provide technical oversight, and communicate findings and recommendations through reports and presentations to

Qualifications

• Civil engineering knowledge across design, analysis, and construction oversight.
• Ability to prepare preliminary and final plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Experience managing technically complex projects with contractor coordination.
• Familiarity with local and state regulatory requirements and permits.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reports and presentations.
• Leadership experience coordinating design teams.

Responsibilities

• Approves and seals plans and construction documents per standards.
• Leads design teams and oversees project progress from design to completion.
• Develops cost estimates and manages budgets.
• Coordinates with contractors, utilities, and public agencies.
• Performs field inspections to ensure compliance.
• Delivers presentations to public bodies or customers.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Cost Estimation

Field Inspections

Permitting

Contract Coordination

Job description

City of Austin is seeking a highly skilled civil engineer to design, plan, and oversee construction, maintenance, and alteration of city structures and facilities. The role involves preparing cost estimates and coordinating with contractors, utilities, and public agencies to deliver compliant, safe, and efficient projects.

You will manage complex projects from design through completion, provide technical oversight, and communicate findings and recommendations through reports and presentations to