As a City Engineer/ Lead Municipal Engineer working under our staff augmentation model, you will be embedded within a municipal public works or engineering department. You will act as an extension of city staff, supporting or leading daily engineering functions that ensure safe, sustainable, and cost-effective public infrastructure. 

Key Responsibilities 

Project Management (Capital Improvement Program/Projects) 

Oversee capital improvement projects from concept through completion. 

Review and approve civil engineering plans for streets, drainage, water quality, water and sewer infrastructure. 

Coordinate with private development design consultants and contractors to ensure capital projects and public improvements follow city standards and engineering design and construction criteria. 

Right of Way and Utility conflict management 

 

Development Services 

Review private development plans for conformance with municipal codes and engineering standards 

Coordinate with planning department and developers during the preliminary plan, site plan, platting, and permitting process.  

Conduct technical analysis for zoning, subdivision, and utility service requests 

Assist with the City's Flood Damage Prevention ordinance in day-to-day activities and ability to administer local, state and federal regulation on flood damage prevention, and provide hydrologic, hydraulic and engineering analysis for floodplain delineation and drainage studies.  

 

Construction Oversight 

Perform site inspections or coordinate with inspectors to ensure compliance with design documents. 

Review and recommend approval of construction change orders and pay applications 

Respond to field engineering questions during construction 

 

Infrastructure Planning and Asset Management 

Assist in preparing infrastructure master plans (water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation) 

Maintain and update GIS-based asset inventory and condition data 

Help prioritize capital projects and prepare budget estimates 

 

Public and Interdepartmental Coordination 

Serve as liaison between the city and external agencies, utility companies, and citizens 

Attend city council, planning, or engineering meetings as needed 

Coordinate with internal departments such as finance, legal, and parks for cross-functional projects 

 

Technical Reporting and Documentation 

Draft technical reports, council memos, grant applications, and Request for Proposals (RFPs) 

Maintain project documentation in accordance with municipal records requirements 

Ensure adherence to environmental, regulatory, and permitting requirements 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field 

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months 

Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in municipal engineering, public works, or consulting 

Proficiency in MS Office and project management software 

Valid driver’s license 

Preferred Qualifications 

Prior experience working in or for a municipal engineering/public works department 

Familiarity with TxDOT, TCEQ, and FEMA standards 

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) per Texas Floodplain Management Association (TFMA) of ability to obtain 

Excellent working knowledge of and ability to apply general management principals; and interpret and communicate to others rules, regulations, guidelines prepared by state and federal agencies on a variety of programs 

Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech 

Working knowledge of municipal codes, ordinances, and development regulations 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

CCM or PMP 

About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always).  Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service.  For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need:  developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico.  We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at https://www.freese.com/careers/.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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