Supervising Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division/Section: Transportation & Drainage Operations/Office of the City of Engineer - Standards & Specifications
Location: 1002 Washington Ave.
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday/7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.*
Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supervise highly technical engineering activities and personnel to update and maintain the Houston Public Work’s (HPW) design and construction standards. Provide technical guidance and training to technical staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the update of design and construction standards. Standards include but are not limited to requirements for water, wastewater, roadway, and drainage.
• Coordinate updates to technical design criteria with all service lines within HPW. • Effective and proactive coordination with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders to ensure updates to standards are well coordinated and meet stakeholders’ needs. Stakeholders include engineering associations, contractor associations and vendor associations.
• Use extensive public infrastructure engineering design, CAD drafting experience, contracting experience, and experience writing technical construction specifications to improve City’s requirements and standards.
• Ensure HPW’s design manual, construction specifications and standard details meet all federal, state, and local requirements.
• Ensure public safety while developing standard details to be used throughout the City.
• Use current state laws and City ordinances to improve design criteria, specifications, and permit review.
• Interact with the engineering community concerning various issues and propose solutions to problems revealed through interactions.
• Utilize design manual, City ordinances, design guidelines and other design resources to resolve any design conflict issues.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. This includes speaking and collaborating with large sized groups of engineers and technical personnel.
• Coordinate and participate in public speaking events to explain technical aspects of various complex design criteria and construction requirements. Events include large audiences consisting of the engineering and contracting community.
• Lead standards review meetings.
• Work with various contracting groups to reduce bid ambiguity and to ensure the proper creation and use of the City’s construction specifications.
• Supervise engineering staff to achieve HPW and service line goals.
• Assist the Managing Engineer in completing tasks and special projects, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position routinely is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking and standing. May require walking on rough surfaces during on-site inspections and investigations.

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers with 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
Six (6) years of active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering, with two 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 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.
May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to applicants who have technical writing experience.
Preference may be given to applicants who demonstrate proficiency using rules, regulations and technical standards.
Preference may be given to candidates with excellent communication skills and superior customer service attributes.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None
However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

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 29

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 832-395-2976.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-395-2976. (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 Employment
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

Closing Date/Time: 8/28/2025 11:59 PM Central

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