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Job Description
Are you a results-driven engineering leader who can guide complex utility capital projects from concept through construction? If so, apply to be the City of Laredo’s next Engineering Manager.
The City is seeking an experienced, disciplined professional who brings both technical depth and project-delivery leadership to oversee the Engineering Division within the Utilities Department. This role is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer who excels in managing capital improvement programs, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance while delivering reliable water and wastewater infrastructure for a growing community.
Laredo, Texas is a vibrant and culturally rich border city that blends deep history with modern economic strength. Located along the Rio Grande and connected by four international bridges, Laredo is a critical hub for international trade, transportation, and logistics between the United States and Mexico.
The Utilities Department’s Engineering Division is responsible for planning, designing, and delivering critical water and wastewater infrastructure improvements for the City. The division oversees all utility capital projects from initial planning and design through construction and closeout. Reporting to the Utilities Director, the Engineering Manager will oversee engineering staff and consultants.
Required qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience in water/wastewater or utility infrastructure
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Valid Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain within six monthsPreferred qualifications include:
• Experience managing capital improvement programs
• Supervisory experience, knowledge of TCEQ regulations
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred but not requiredThe salary range for this position is $101,608 – $127,025, depending on experience and qualifications
For more information on this position, contact:
Kevin Knutson, Senior Vice President of Recruitment
kevinknutson@governmentresource.com
727-754-0407 -
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For more information on this position, contact:
Kevin Knutson, Senior Vice President of Recruitment
kevinknutson@governmentresource.com
727-754-0407 -
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