"Alerted.org

Managing Engineer

Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/newprint/5080900)

Apply



Managing Engineer

Salary

$5,071.13 - $5,392.65 Biweekly

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37125

Department

Houston Public Works

Opening Date

09/18/2025

Closing Date

10/17/2025 11:59 PM Central

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line: Construction

Reporting Location: 611 Walker St

Workdays & Hours: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm*

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position’s primary responsibility will be to manage a team and direct the design of several programs within Construction Service Line. The programs include but not limited to traffic signal, sidewalks, storm water, railroad quiet zone, intersection safety. Responsibilities include conduct engineering plan designs, project studies and field investigations to ensure compliance with the Code of ordinances and City of Houston Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM). He/she will also work with customers and citizens on various inquiries including documents submitted for review or questions. Conduct and/or represent HPW at meetings and public outreach events. Perform other duties as assigned. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

+ Supervises and monitors quality control efforts of personnel and external consultants

+ Attend and conducts meetings and conferences

+ Provides technical expertise in researching, developing, redesigning, monitoring and implementing various plans, designs, projects

+ Trains and develop new hires and existing staff personnel

+ Recruits, selects and hires technical personnel to enhance productivity

+ Performs general administrative activities to provide support to departments

+ Manages departmental functions, establish standard operating procedures, evaluate staff performances and manages budget

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking and standing. May require walking on rough surfaces during inspections and investigation.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires graduation from approved curriculum in engineering that is approved by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers with a 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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Eight years of active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering, with four of the years as a licensed Professional Engineer, are required.

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

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

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.

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 months from date of hire for continued employment with the City of Houston.

Valid Texas Driver License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to applicants who have experience reviewing engineering design plans, reading construction documents and contracts, and experiences in ACAD/GIS/MSOffice software.

Preference will be given to candidates that possess a Class A Wastewater Operator License issued by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, the department may administer a 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.

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.

PAY GRADE 31

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6020.

If you need special services or accommodations 832-393-6020 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

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.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Please select your highest verifiable level of formal education completed.

+ High School diploma/GED

+ Associate's degree

+ Bachelor's degree

+ Master's degree or higher

+ None of the above

02

How many verifiable years of active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering do you possess?

+ Less than 5 years

+ 6 to 7 years

+ 7 to 8 years

+ 8 years or more

+ No experience

03

Did you graduate from an approved curriculum in Engineering that is approved by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers with satisfactory standing? OR Did you graduate 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.

+ Yes

+ No

04

How many years of verifiable experience do you have as a Licensed Professional Engineer?

+ Less than 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ 7 to 9 years

+ 10 to 14 years

+ more than 15 years

+ No experience

05

Are you registered as a Professional Engineer in Texas?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Do you have a valid/current driver's license

+ Yes, my license is valid and current

+ No, my license is expired

+ I do not have a driver's license

07

How many years of design/construction related experience do you have?

+ No experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 3 - 4 years

+ 5 years or more

08

Do you currently hold an active certification? (EIT, PE, etc.)

+ Yes

+ No

09

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

10

What is your level of proficiency in AutoCAD/GIS?

+ BASIC: Create a new document, open file, and save it; navigate in a document and perform a search; familiar with layers and attribute table; able to draw simple lines and shapes.

+ INTERMEDIATE: Create and manage layers, drawings in different , customize toolbars, filter data and manage attribute tables and layers, create and customize the appearance and functionality of reports, maps and drawings; perform complex design and integration of databases.

+ ADVANCED: create and manage drawings/maps with multiple layers; incorporate external agencies layers/drawings; use and manage Macro commands, Use and manage data interchangeably with other softwires including added extensions/modules.

+ None of the above

11

What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Office?

+ Basic Microsoft Excel: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks.

+ Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis, create and modify some Macro commands.

+ Advance Microsoft Excel: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA.

+ None of the Above

12

Which of the following agencies do you have prior experience working/collaborating with? (Check all that apply)

+ METRO

+ Harris County

+ TxDot

+ Other Agency Not Listed

+ None

Required Question