Summary
Under the general supervision of the City Manager or designee, the Director of Engineering is responsible for managing a variety of engineering tasks as they relate to public works and utilities, including but not limited to project scoping, design and plan review, project budgeting and tracking, construction management, cost estimating, and obtaining easements and right‑of‑way. The Director of Engineering is also responsible for leading the build-out, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS), ensuring accurate, current, and accessible spatial data to support infrastructure planning, permitting, asset management, and operational decision-making.
Additionally, the Director of Engineering will conduct meetings with City departments, consultants, engineers, agencies, and the public. Tasks are broad in scope and require independent judgment and initiative in making technical decisions of considerable difficulty. The Director of Engineering will manage assigned staff and work closely with the Director of Public Works, the Director of Community Development, and other department directors as appropriate, providing engineering services and guidance related to public infrastructure as well as short-term and long-term capital planning.
The salary for this position will be commensurate with education and experience, with a salary range of $145,215 - $196,467.
Applications will be received online at: https://www.dcmunicipalconsulting.com/open-recruitments/heath-director-of-engineering
Apply by January 30 to be included in the first review of applications.
Essential Job Functions & Other Important Duties
- Direct, advise, and coordinate with City staff, engineers, contractors, and residents regarding State, Federal, and local regulations for building and construction, floodplain management, storm and water permitting requirements, and enforcement actions; serves as the City Floodplain Administrator; coordinates the Engineering and other departments' review of engineering plans.
- Reviews commercial and residential engineering plans to verify compliance with City design standards; coordinates work with existing and proposed developments; ensures compliance with master plans; provides analytical and developmental recommendations relating to standard detail and specification revisions, policy development, project management, and program implementation.
- Attends City Council and Planning and Zoning meetings; meets with City management, elected officials, and general public regarding issues and questions related to City infrastructure; prepares and presents action items to City Council.
- Coordinates with other City departments in performance of duties; maintains department budget, manages the City's Capital Improvement Plan; meets with the Finance department for project budget management; coordinates with City Attorney, Fire and Police departments, and Community and Economic Development departments to ensure collaboration, communication and department-specific issues are addressed.
- Reviews exhibits and descriptions for easements and right of way acquisition; assists Legal department with street deeds and public/drainage utility easements; evaluates and responds to technical inquiries from inspectors, engineers, developers, and contractors; provides information, documents, and engineering assistance to the public, utility companies, and other agencies on public and private projects that affect the City.
- Prepares ordinances, resolutions, abandonments, and construction bids and documents; coordinates the activities of plan review and project management; negotiates and mediates differences with contractors and reviews change orders; negotiates and develops professional service contracts; verifies work completed and processes associated with design and construction payments.
- Coordinates with TxDOT, county, and other agencies to ensure any activities in the city that impact other agencies are properly coordinated; may represent the city on the various committees at the North Texas Council of Governments; addresses and resolves public inquiries.
- Oversees the development and maintenance of the City’s GIS system, ensuring accurate and accessible spatial data, setting data standards, coordinating GIS efforts across departments and partners, and supporting staff in using GIS for planning and infrastructure needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Knowledge
- Knowledge of City codes and state and federal guidelines.
- Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
- Must have knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware and software.
- Must have knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.
- Knowledge of engineering standards and specifications.
- Knowledge of the principles of advanced mathematics.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision, training and evaluation.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget development and administration.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of construction and fire protection engineering.
- Knowledge of recent developments, current literature, and sources of information in the civil engineering field.
- Knowledge of the terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in engineering report preparation.
- Ability to operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Skills
- Excellent management, supervisory, problem solving, organizational and leadership skills.
- Must have excellent English communicative skills, both oral and written.
- Skill in analyzing data and making recommendations regarding projects and expenditures.
- Skill in preparing and delivering oral presentations.
Abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, prioritize and organize work assignments.
- Ability to work well under pressure and stress.
- Ability to make competent decisions.
- Displays enthusiasm for the job, which includes attendance, performance, and conduct.
- Ability to work effectively and cohesively with others.
- Ability to display a courteous, respectful, and polite demeanor towards coworkers and members of the public.
- Knowledge of modern and complex principles and practices of engineering design involving a variety of materials.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Mathematics, or other science approved by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.
- Minimum of 7 years of related experience and/or training, and 3 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working directly for cities is preferred.
- Must possess a Professional Engineering License in the State of Texas or be able to obtain one within 6 months of employment. Other preferred licenses include a Certified Floodplain Manager through the Texas Floodplain Management Association (TFMA) and a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC).
- Must possess a valid Class "C" Driver's License at the time of employment.
- Must pass a comprehensive background check, pre-employment drug screen, a criminal background check and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Indoor and outdoor environments, exposure to environmental and construction hazards.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, crouch, lift, push, pull, climb, and carry equipment.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds.
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
- Civil engineering standards, techniques, and practices.
- Financial and budgetary management within a local government.
- Proper evaluation practices of construction methods and contract agreements for public building, paving, drainage, utilities, and city facilities.
- Principles and practices of construction management, storm water management, and state and federal environmental regulations.
- Project management practices and procedures.
- City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
- Federal, state, and local laws, statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, and regulations.
