Supervising Engineer

Supervising Engineer Print ( Apply ufeff Supervising Engineer Salary $4,367.00 - $4,507.27 Biweekly Location Houston Job Type Full Time Job Number 37985 Department Houston Public Works Opening Date 01/22/2026 Closing Date 2/4/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION OVERVIEW Applications Accepted from: All Persons Interested Service Line/Section: Houston Permitting Center/Office of the City Engineer Location: 1002 Washington Ave Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 A.M. u2013 5 P.M. Subject to change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Supervising Engineer provides a support role within the Office of The City Engineer (OCE). OCE is dedicated to enforcing the City of Houstonu2019s (City) Infrastructure Design Manual for both public and private capital improvement within the Cityu2019s right-of-way. Key Responsibilities: Assist the Managing Engineer to complete tasks/ Special Projects as required. Leads traffic engineering review activities and traffic group personnel. Leads the review of Traffic Impact Studies. Leads the reviews of private development plans, public plans for any improvements in the City Right of way, Capital Improvement projects (CIP), Traffic Control Plans, and Right of Way Encroachments for compliance with State and Federal Regulations, the Cityu2019s Code of Ordinance, and the Cityu2019s Infrastructure Design Manual to ensure the safe design and construction. Provides guidance to consultants, developers, contractors, and the public with regards to engineering design requirements. Involvement in public meetings and answering public queries. Requires ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and provide excellent customer relations. Managing various tasks of the traffic group. Supervises Engineers, graduate engineers, including providing guidance to perform their assigned tasks. Performs other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS The position is physically comfortable. The individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 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. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Six years of active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering, with one of the years as a licensed Professional Engineer, or in a role of Project Manager or higher obtained after licensure as a Professional Engineer. Substitution: A Master's degree in Engineering may be substituted for up to two years of the above experience requirement. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 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 months from date of hire for continued employment with the City of Houston. May require a valid Texas Driveru2019s License and in compliance with the City of Houstonu2019s policy on driving. PREFERENCES Preference shall be given to applicants who demonstrate proficiency using Standards and Microsoft Office applications. 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: None However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation. 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. 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. Pay Grade 29 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 832-393-6120. If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-6120. (TTY 7-1-1) If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. 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. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. EOE Equal Opportunity Employment The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include: + Medical + Dental + Vision + Wellness + Supplemental Insurance + Life insurance + Long-term disability + Retirement pension + 457 deferred compensation plan + Employee Assistance Program + 10 days of vacation each year + 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday + Compensable Sick Leave + Personal Leave + Flexible schedules + Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions + Professional development opportunities + Transportation/parking plan + Section 125 pretax deductions + Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan + Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves + Healthcare Flexible Spending Account For plan details, visit 01 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) hour fundamentals of engineering examination prescribed by the Board? + Yes + No 02 Do you have a Master's Degree in Engineering? + Yes + No 03 How many years of active practice in engineering work AFTER graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering do you have? + Less than 4 years + 4 years but less than 6 years + 6 years but less than 8 years + 8 years or more + No experience 04 Do you have a valid/current driver's license? + Yes + No 05 How many years of plan review experience do you have? + No experience + less than 1 years + 1 u2013 2 years of experience + 3 u2013 4 years of experience + 5 years or more 06 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 07 How many years actively work with Professional Engineer license? + less than 1 year + 1 year or more 08 If you answered to question #7, please list the Professional Engineering license and ID #? Enter N/A, if you no. 09 How many years of customer service experience do you have? + No experience + less than 1 years of experience + 1 u2013 2 years of experience + 3 u2013 4 years of experience + 4 u2013 5 years of experience + 5 or more years of experience 10 How many years of supervising engineer experience do you have? + No experience + Less than 2 years + 2 - 3 years + 3 - 4 years + 4 - 5 years + 5 years or more 11 Are you currently a City of Houston employee, who is still on probation (employed during the past 12 months? Or promoted during the past 6 months)? + Yes + No 12 How many Traffic/Roadway Geometric classes have you taken? + None + 1 - 2 classes + 3 - 4 classes + 5 or more classes 13 Please list the Traffic/Roadway Geometric classes you have taken. If none, enter N/A. 14 How many years of traffic modeling experience do you have? + No experience + Less than 1 years + 1 - 2 years + 3 - 4 years + 5 or more years 15 Please list any traffic modeling software you have experience with: 16 Have you ever performed a traffic impact study/analysis? + Yes + No 17 Describe your experience, if any, with the following: ArcGIS; Microstation/AutoCAD 18 Describe your experience, if any, with the following: Temporary Traffic Control; Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCE); Roadway Geometric Design, Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), National Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (NACTO) 19 How many years did you work with a Professional Engineer as a Project Manager or higher? + Less than 1 year + 1 year or more Required Question

Created: 2026-01-27