Salary : $97,483.62 - $107,286.14 Annually
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 38943
Department: Houston Airport System
Division: HAS- 1144 -PDC Construction
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/17/2026 11:59 PM Central

POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications will be accepted from: ALL Persons Interested Division/ Section: HAS - Infrastructure Design
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Engineer is responsible for the Assistant Director, Design Management. This position will have a focus on reviewing and managing Civil Engineering design and will be the subject matter expert in Civil Engineering reviews and assessment of infrastructure assets. Although the focus for this position will be civil construction, this position will assist in managing all design activities for airfield, terminals, and landside facilities and infrastructure. This will be a tier 1 position that may be activated to perform infrastructure assessments as needed.

"Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date."

The Engineer responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinates the implementation of various drawings, plans, projects and contracts.
• Reviews and updates plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Prepares and reviews technical correspondence, reports, procedural guidelines and project schedules.
• Interfaces with departments, consultants, technical professionals and general public to address inquiries.
• Develop reports and other administrative documents.
• Provides technical support and expertise on various projects, plans and programs.
• Conducts on-site field observations and inspections.
• Interprets codes to ensure consistent applications.
• Participates in hearings, meetings and conferences.
• Assists in preparing contract documents, evaluation of bids, responses to vendor inquiries and awards contract correspondence.
• Reviews and monitors work activities performed by external consultants.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:
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.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:
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.

Engineers from out-of-state: Must be hired in a position directly under the supervision of a Professional Engineer licensed by the State of Texas AND
obtain their license as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas within six (6) months from date of hire for continued employment with the City of Houston.
May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

EXPERIENCE:
Four years of active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering are required.
A Master's degree in engineering may be substituted for up to two years of the above experience requirement.

PREFERENCES

• Professional Engineer with Electrical Discipline. A mechanical engineer, structural engineer, or civil with strong experience in design review may be acceptable.
• Extensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of design and project control software such as AutoCAD, BlueBeam, Microsoft Project, and other scheduling and estimating software.
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with project scope/fee writing and evaluation.
• Experience with detail project cost estimating.
• Experience with CMAR and Design-Build construction delivery methods.
• Knowledge of Houston Airport System Design Manual and FAA Advisory Circulars.
• Credentials in ACE or AAAE preferred.
• Experience in airport design and/or aviation facilities preferred.

**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
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

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.

Pay Grade 26

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.
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:
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call (281-233-1043). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. If you need special services or accommodation, call (281-233-1043). (TTY 7-1-1).

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.

Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit:

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a Houston Airport System employee?

• Yes
• No

03

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher
• No degree

04

Please indicate the degree concentration you obtained ("See Resume" is Not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A)
05

Did you graduate from an approved curriculum in Engineering that is approved by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers with satisfactory standing?OR Did you graduate from an Engineering or related Science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education, other than a curriculum approved by the Board AND passed the (8) eight-hour fundamentals of Engineering examination prescribed by the Board?

• Yes
• No

06

If graduated from an engineering or related science curriculum at a recognized institution approved by the Board; Did you pass the required Eight (8) hour fundamentals of engineering examination prescribed by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you currently registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas?

• Yes
• No
• No, but registered in another state

08

If you answered "Yes" to question #7, please list the Professional Engineering license and ID#.
09

How many years have you been a licensed Professional Engineer?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years or more
• Not registered

10

Do you have a valid Texas Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

11

How many verifiable years of active practice in engineering work AFTER graduation from an approved curriculum do you have?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more
• No experience

12

Please indicate the type of Engineering degree you possess.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• None of the above

13

I have experience and/or knowledge in the following areas. (Please check all that apply).

• Project Design Management
• Manage Design Page Turns
• Manage Project Design Engineer Teams
• Design Change Management
• Use of software (AutoCad, Bluebeam, Etc.)
• Electrical Design Review

14

Are you a City of Houston employee?

• Yes
• No

Required Question