Mission Statement:

The Mission of the Harris County Engineering Department is to provide accessible service to all residents and partners while delivering innovative infrastructure solutions.

Vision Statement: 

As a recognized infrastructure leader in the community, we strive to continuously improve the quality of life for our residents by enhancing our operations to provide a safe and sustainable environment.

• Manages the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establishes, within County policy, appropriate service, and staffing levels and allocates resources accordingly.
• Directs coordinating departmental activities with other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provides staff assistance to the Assistant County Engineer, County Engineer, and elected officials and assists in preparing and presenting staff reports and other necessary communications.
• Develop administrative and operational plans in conjunction with other department directors and managers to accomplish project completion as efficiently as possible.
• Formulates overall Capital Projects implementation strategy.
• Resolves design and construction-related conflicts and disputes.
• Prepares commissioners court agenda items (i.e.; proposal acceptance, services contracts, additional fees, construction contract award, field alterations, and additional construction funds).
• Work with management to develop and implement on-job training and assist with the coaching and mentoring of team leads and junior staff.
• Assist clients and staff with all phases of project delivery, as needed, from negotiation and initiation through the warranty phase.
• Teach, coach, and mentor team leaders to ensure deliverables meet client preferences, Engineer Department standards, regulatory compliance, and permitting requirements
• Assist team leads with troubleshooting across any conflicting requirements and regulations as needed
• Assist project managers and team leads on negotiations, and risk management best practices to set and achieve scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with management, Harris County elected officials and representatives, external agencies, and the public as necessary.
• Prepares and submits funding needs and reports on the status of funds
• Assist with recovery efforts following local disasters
• Adapt to emergency or high-priority situations as needed.

NOTE: Criminal and CPS background check required prior to hiring and E-Verify upon hiring. All candidates are screened for the presence of illegal drugs.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in the field of Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or related degree

• Eight (8) years of professional experience in engineering management, design management, program management 
• Three (3) years of administrative or supervisory responsibility. 
• Experience with project management software.
• Must have assisted with leading a multi-team professional organization 

• A valid driver’s license (Texas upon hire), and ability to drive a county vehicle to various job sites as necessary 

• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to deal tactfully with a diverse group of people in a professional manner in a complex organization.
• Ability to read, comprehend, design, sign and seal construction documents and engineering studies. 

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

• Masters Degree from an accredited university in the field of Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or related degree. 

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or be able to obtain a Texas PE license within six months of employment.