Civil Engineer

Mustang Special Utility District (Mustang SUD) is Texas's most extensive Special Utility District, providing water and wastewater services across more than 220 square miles. With over 43,000 active connections in one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S., Mustang SUD is committed to excellence in public service, living up to our motto: “Second to None—Providing Life’s Precious Resource.”  

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Director of Engineering & Development, the Civil Engineer is responsible for overseeing development review, inspection, and assisting with infrastructure planning within the District. This position manages development inspectors to ensure construction activities comply with approved plans, specifications, and regulatory standards, while serving as a liaison between the District, developers, contractors, and regulatory agencies. The engineer reviews engineering studies and utility service requests for compliance with the District’s standards and capital plans. In addition, the role is accountable for developing and implementing the district’s hydraulic model to evaluate system performance and support long-term planning and utility service requests.

Essential Functions:

• Plan Review & Approval: Review and approve development plans, plats, and engineering studies to ensure compliance with District standards, utility requirements, and applicable regulations.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with developers, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies to align project designs with District infrastructure needs and resolve conflicts during the approval process.
• Inspector Oversight: Lead and manage development inspectors by assigning tasks, monitoring field activities, and ensuring consistent enforcement of construction standards.
• Construction Inspection & Quality Control: Conduct and audit inspections of utility-related construction projects, including water and wastewater, to verify adherence to approved plans, specifications, and quality measures.

Hydraulic Modeling & Infrastructure Planning: Develop and implement the District’s hydraulic model to evaluate system performance, support long-term capital improvement planning, and identify infrastructure needs based on inspection findings and growth trends

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Preferred: A Master’s Degree in Engineering or a related field.

Experience:

• Required: A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in water and wastewater project design, permitting, and construction, ideally within a governmental capacity or utility. Experience with hydraulic modeling.

Training and Certificates

• Required: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Indoor and Outdoor Work: Primary work in an office environment with frequent site visits for inspections and assessments. Outdoor work may involve exposure to weather conditions and uneven terrain.
• Schedule: Some evening or weekend work may be necessary to attend events or respond to urgent communication needs.
• Travel: Travel may be required for meetings and professional development opportunities

Conditions Of Employment:

• Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License before employment (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license within 30 days of hire per state law).
• Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Mustang SUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to any characteristics protected by law. These general guidelines do not constitute an exhaustive list of qualifications or essential functions of the position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), citizenship, veteran’s status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000