TEAM LEAD – MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICTS

Blackline Engineering, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackline Engineering, LLC is seeking a Municipal Utility Districts Team Lead to oversee engineering services for Municipal Utility Districts and special districts. You will manage district operations, coordinate capital improvement projects, and ensure regulatory compliance while mentoring engineering staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, be a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas, and have over 10 years of experience in municipal utility district engineering.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas.
• 10+ years of experience in municipal utility district engineering preferred.
• Strong understanding of TCEQ regulations and public infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering services for Municipal Utility Districts.
• Serve as primary point of contact for district clients.
• Manage capital improvement projects including water and wastewater improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

H&H modeling software (HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, StormCAD)

Job description

The Municipal Utility Districts Team Lead will oversee engineering services for Municipal Utility Districts and related special districts while serving as a client manager, technical leader, and mentor for engineering staff. This role will be responsible for coordinating district operations support, capital improvement planning, bond projects, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering services for Municipal Utility Districts and related entities
• Serve as primary point of contact for district clients, operators, attorneys, and consultants
• Attend and support Board of Directors meetings as District Engineer or representative
• Manage capital improvement projects including water, wastewater, drainage, and roadway infrastructure improvements
• Prepare and oversee bond application reports, feasibility studies, utility analyses, and technical memorandums
• Coordinate with TCEQ, county agencies, municipalities, and utility providers to obtain project approvals
• Supervise and mentor engineers, EITs, CAD designers, and technical staff
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans
• Support business development and maintain strong district and consultant relationships
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with agency standards and company procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas
• Preferably 10+ years of experience in municipal utility district engineering and infrastructure design
• Experience attending and supporting MUD Board meetings preferred
• Strong understanding of TCEQ regulations, utility district operations, and public infrastructure
• Strong communication, leadership, and client management skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Software

• ArcGIS – Preferred
• H&H modeling software (HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, StormCAD) – Preferred