Salary : $114,358.40 - $142,958.40 Annually
Location : Laredo, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: A262210-2
Department: Engineering (22)
Division: Administration (Engineering)
Opening Date: 09/23/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description

Assists the City Engineer to accomplish the activities of the City Engineering Department; organizes, schedules, and completes public works improvement projects; and enforces City ordinances, codes and regulations under the jurisdiction of the City Engineer. Authorized to act as Department Director in the absence of the City Engineer.
Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages, supervises, and administers the work of professional, technical, and clerical departmental staff; makes recommendations to the City Engineering regarding hiring, terminations, and disciplinary actions; conducts performance appraisal of employees.
• Organizes, schedules, and assigns public improvement projects such as streets, drainage, public buildings, recreational bridges, airport, etc.; prepares plans and specifications up to the City standards.
• In conjunction with the City Engineer, prepares annual departmental budget.
• Enforces City ordinances, codes, and regulations under the jurisdiction of the City Engineer to include street cut ordinance, street paving assessment ordinance, subdivision ordinance, flood control or natural waterways, parking, lighting, and striping ordinance.
• Assists City Engineer to prepare the City's Capital Improvement Program. (C.I.P.)
• Coordinates and reviews engineering, architectural, and surveying consultant contracts; reviews and processes for payment all partial payment estimates and ensures project budgets are adhered to; review plats, re-plats; plans/specifications prepared by private engineers for private developments for compliance with City code, regulations, and standards.
• Assists other departments in preparing applications for grants.
• Provides technical assistance and advise to the Planning and Zoning Committee and other City Department Director on questions or matters related to engineering and/or code enforcement; responds accurately, timely, and thoroughly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the Engineering Department.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Sometimes

• Confined space
• Warehouse environment

Frequently

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Vehicles

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Seldom

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Sometimes

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Frequently

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Travel Position will require the employee to travel

Sometimes:

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

Frequently

• Local travel

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering.
• At least five (5) years of experience in the practice of civil engineering, which includes at least two (2) years in a manager capacity.

Foreign Education:

• Applicants who have completed education outside of the United States must submit a foreign credential evaluation completed by a professional credential evaluation agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). The evaluation must verify the U.S. equivalency of the degree and identify the comparable U.S. degree level. Applicants are responsible for obtaining and submitting the required evaluation documentation.

Note: The City of Laredo is not responsible for any fees associated with obtaining a foreign credential evaluation or educational equivalency documentation.
Valid Licenses and Certifications

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required. (Copy of P.E. License must be attached to the application)
• Registered Professional Land Surveyor is desirable.

The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees:

• 10 days of paid vacation per year
• 6 1/2 days sick leave per year
• Pension plan
• 16 paid Holidays
• Paid health*
• Dental plan*
• Life insurance*

*30 day waiting period

For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at: under Employee Benefits
01

Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?

• I am a full-time City of Laredo employee
• I am a part-time City of Laredo
• I am not a full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee

02

Do you have a Professional Engineering (P.E.) License? (Note: If you answered "Yes" to this question, please make sure you attach a copy of your license to your application)(Failure to thoroughly and accurately provide this information in the indicated section may result in your application not being processed)

• Yes
• No

03

What is your highest level of education?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30 completed college hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60 completed college hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD from an accredited college or university
• Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university
• Other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

04

If you hold an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Juris Doctor, or Post Graduate Degree, please provide your major/minor:
05

Do you have at least seven (5) years of professional experience in civil engineering?

• Yes
• No

06

From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed civil engineering experience with:Note: Do not answer this question with "See Resume" or "See Application". Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process.)
07

Do you have at least two (2) years of work experience in a manager capacity?

• Yes
• No

08

Please list the names of the agencies or organizations where you have held a managerial role, based on the experience provided in your application:Note: Do not answer this question with "See Resume" or "See Application". Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process.)
09

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Failure to complete all sections of your application, including the "Driver License", "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), and "Agency-Wide Questions" will result in your application not being processed. Please complete the City's application to include all current and previous work history, relevant education, and any license(s)/certification information that may be required. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification for employment consideration.

• I have read and understand the above information
• I have read and do not understand the above information. I will contact the Human Resources Department for further explanation at (956) 791-7480.

Required Question