MANAGING ENGINEER

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

Applications accepted from:All Persons Interested
Service Line/Section:HPW Engineering/Geotechnical-Environmental
Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street, 23rd Floor
Workdays & Hours:Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm *
*Subject to change

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

This position plays a key leadership role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and sustainability of Houston’s infrastructure by providing technical direction, quality assurance oversight, and coordination across multiple Public Works service lines and external partners. More specifically, the responsibilities of the Managing Engineer will encompass, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Guides, mentors, and develop professional staff, promoting technical excellence, accountability, and career growth within geotechnical, environmental, and CMT disciplines.
• Oversees construction quality control operations, including the management of engineering testing service contracts, verification of field and laboratory performance, and review of contractor and consultant invoices for compliance and accuracy.
• Ensures adherence to industry standards and safety regulations, maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal environmental and engineering codes.
• Reviews and approves critical engineering documentation, including Geotechnical Reports, Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reports to verify technical accuracy and completeness.
• Conducts technical reviews of specialized geological studies, including Phase I, II, and III Fault Assessments, and evaluates lead and asbestos investigation proposals and reports for conformance with regulatory standards.
• Coordinates with public and private utilities to mitigate potential conflicts during design and construction, ensuring clear documentation and timely conflict resolution.
• Resolves high-risk or complex engineering issues encountered during project planning, design, or construction, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
• Responds to technical inquiries, complaints, and requests for information from internal stakeholders, consultants, and the public regarding geotechnical, environmental, and CMT-related concerns.
• Fosters cross-departmental collaboration to advance Houston Public Works’ mission of delivering safe, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support departmental objectives and project delivery goals.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from:All Persons Interested
Service Line/Section:HPW Engineering/Geotechnical-Environmental
Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street, 23rd Floor
Workdays & Hours:Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm *
*Subject to change

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

This position plays a key leadership role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and sustainability of Houston’s infrastructure by providing technical direction, quality assurance oversight, and coordination across multiple Public Works service lines and external partners. More specifically, the responsibilities of the Managing Engineer will encompass, but are not limited to:

• 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