Assistant City Engineer

City of Irving, TX

$132K — $186K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
  • 8+ years of civil engineering and public infrastructure experience
  • 5+ years in a senior leadership or supervisory role
  • Professional Engineer license in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Valid state-issued driver's license or ability to obtain upon hire

Responsibilities

  • Support the City Engineer in managing the Capital Improvement Program
  • Coordinate projects with city departments and external stakeholders
  • Oversee engineering and public works operations
  • Manage large municipal capital programs
  • Direct multidisciplinary project teams
  • Administer consultant contracts
  • Present updates and recommendations to executive leadership and public

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity for professional development
  • Engagement with community stakeholders
  • Access to cutting-edge infrastructure projects
  • A role in shaping the city's growth and future
Full Job Description
Salary: $132,000.00 - $186,072.00 Annually
Location : City of Irving, TX
Job Type: Professional
Job Number:
Department: Capital Improvement Program
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/26/2026 5:00 PM Central

Job Posting
Under limited direction, the Assistant City Engineer supports the City Engineer in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the Capital Improvement Program Department. This position coordinates infrastructure and capital improvement projects with City departments, agencies, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders; provides executive-level oversight of engineering and public works operations; manages large municipal capital programs; directs multidisciplinary teams; administers consultant contracts; ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and engineering standards; and presents updates and recommendations to executive leadership, elected officials, advisory boards, and the public. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, eight years of progressively responsible civil engineering and public infrastructure experience, including at least five years in a senior leadership or supervisory role, a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or the ability to obtain Texas registration within six months of hire, and a valid state-issued driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire. A rsum must be submitted with the application.

PAY GRADE EN33 / FULL PAY RANGE $11,000 - $15,506 PER MONTH

Full Job Description
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01

Starting Pay Acknowledgment - The full pay range is shown in the job posting and the initial conditional offer will be made at the bottom of the range. Do you understand and acknowledge this condition?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Professional Engineering Licensure A - Do you have a Professional Engineering License?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Professional Engineering Licensure B - Please enter your state and license number if you are licensed.
04

Project Management Experience A - Do you have experience in project management of public works projects?
  • Yes
  • No

05

Project Management Experience B - If yes, briefly describe your previous experience and the types of projects that you worked on. If no, simply state N/A.
06

Federal and State Grant Experience A - Do you have experience in applying and obtaining federal or State grants and funding of public works projects?
  • Yes
  • No

07

Federal and State Grant Experience B - If yes, briefly describe your previous experience and types of grants obtained. If no, simply state N/A.
Required Question

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