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Supervising Engineer

City of Houston
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Position Overview

: All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section: Houston Water/WWO-Construction Management

Location: 4545 Groveway

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. *Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

  • Manages construction activities for rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer System include overseeing on-site construction, ensuring adherence to City of Houston Construction Specifications.
  • Provides supervision and coordination of technical personnel and projects or may supervise multiple contracts and projects of extensive monetary value to the City
  • Provides technical analysis and information to develop solutions and improve systems and plans.
  • Evaluates proposals and makes recommendations for projects.
  • Reviews and prepare change orders documents for approval.
  • Reviews and comments on construction submittals.
  • Establishes goals, develops and evaluates performance of personnel and/or projects.
  • Conducts on-site project inspections and investigations.
  • Responds to inquiries by departments, consultants, agencies and the general public.
  • Attends meetings and conferences.
  • Establish defined measures and goals for performance evaluations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier II 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, or in a role of Project Manager or higher obtained after licensure as a Professional Engineer.

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.

PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to applicants who have experience with managing wastewater collection system rehabilitation and construction projects.

  • 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 832-395-2972.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-395-2972. (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.

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