Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program
Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas
Minimum five years of engineering experience
Three years of supervisory experience
Master's degree can substitute for one year of experience
Responsibilities
Manage city development reviews and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
Provide regular project status updates to City Council and the public
Respond to utility service extension requests
Oversee infrastructure engineering and contract management
Review and interpret drainage and floodplain analyses
Supervise engineering division tasks and permit reviews
Direct public works activities and manage engineering budget
Benefits
Full-time employment with potential for executive leadership opportunities
Involvement in strategic departmental planning and staffing
Opportunity to contribute to community development and infrastructure
Leadership role in collaborative organizational initiatives
Full Job Description
Salary: $179,913.38 - $198,590.70 Annually Location : Hutto City Hall, TX Job Type: Full Time Department: Engineering Opening Date: 09/15/2026 Closing Date: 10/15/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA: Exempt
Position Overview
Title: City Engineer Department: Public Works & Engineering Status: Full-Time FLSA: Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW **This position may be asked to serve in an Executive Director capacity over (1) or more departments**
This position will be responsible for planning, forming and staffing a City Engineering Department. This will include reviewing, developing and implementing processes and internal systems to manage workflow while performing functions as the City's Chief Engineer, and all duties as assigned by the City Charter.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Project manages City's development reviews, CIP projects and ensures that projects stay within budget and are delivered on time.
Reports regularly on the status of projects to the City Council and the Public.
Responds to utility service extension requests and determines commitments to the extension of utility capacity.
Performs infrastructure engineering by developing and reviewing contracts, studies, plans, estimates specifications associated with various municipal infrastructure projects; directs engineers in the preparation of plans, details, specifications and technical contracts; interprets plans and specifications and provides advice or guidance to engineers; investigates and analyzes infrastructure deficiencies and conducts field reconnaissance.
Reviews and interprets drainage/floodplain analyses and data; issues comments and recommendations; ensures City floodplain ordinance meets current National Flood Insurance Program requirements; investigates drainage complaints; provides appropriate technical information and participating as a member of the Development Services Team.
Reviews and interprets technical criteria and specifications, regulatory codes and City standards; provides technical and administrative advice and guidance pertaining to municipal/private infrastructure analysis; assists and responds to private property owners with engineering/infrastructure related inquiries; supervises tasks of Engineering division and reviews applications for driveway permits, blasting permits and construction wells.
Provides leadership and administrative direction on major public works activities, including, but not limited to, street maintenance, water and wastewater line maintenance, infrastructure improvements, and construction inspection.
Manages the Engineering Department's budget and day-to-day operations.
This position, amongst others, has been assigned to a Hutto Hubs group, requiring active contribution and the building of leadership and collaboration skills; this position will serve on a Hub with a specific mission to ensure the organization is consistently moving in a positive direction.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of civil engineering processes
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, and codes that govern construction
Skilled in leadership, decision-making, and building collaborative working relationships
Skilled in project management
Skilled in handling and prioritizing tasks
Skilled in verbal and written communication
Ability to identify concerns and recommends solutions; assures that all project and service issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner
Ability to offer excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with stakeholders and co-workers.
Ability to interpret plans, maps, and specifications and to recognize divergence of plans in construction items
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, & LICENSES
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program from an accredited college or university
Master's degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience
Minimum five (5) years' experience, three (3) of which must include supervision of staff and consultants.
Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Maintain membership in a professional practice organization
Maintain membership in, or representation on local, regional and state level committees, planning organizations, and the like representing Hutto in the region.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS This position is primarily sedentary, requiring an individual to sit at a desk for long periods of time, working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
