City engineer, Civil Engineering

City Engineer - City of Princeton, Texas

Salary: $ - $ Annually

Location: Princeton, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

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Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 10/28/2025

Under general direction from the Public Works Director, the City Engineer oversees and coordinates all municipal engineering services for the City of Princeton. This position provides professional engineering leadership in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the City’s public infrastructure—including streets, bridges, water and wastewater systems, storm drainage, and related facilities—to ensure safe, high-quality services for the community.

The City Engineer is responsible for administering capital improvement projects, reviewing and approving development plans for compliance with City codes and standards, and ensuring that all engineering activities meet applicable laws and regulations. The incumbent serves as a technical advisor to City management, the City Council, and various boards on infrastructure and development matters, and represents the City in coordination with external agencies and consultants as needed.

This role requires strong leadership, communication, and project management skills to effectively deliver the City’s engineering programs and to foster productive working relationships with staff, officials, developers, outside agencies, and the general public.

• Capital Project Management: Plans, directs, and manages the design and construction of public works projects (such as roadway improvements, water and sewer lines, and drainage facilities), ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with engineering standards and safety regulations. Develops and oversees the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including identifying infrastructure needs, preparing project scopes/cost estimates, and administering projects from inception through completion.
• Infrastructure Design and Review: Reviews and approves engineering plans, plats, specifications, and drainage studies for residential and commercial developments to ensure compliance with City ordinances, design criteria, and subdivision regulations. Coordinates the technical review process for development proposals (plats, site plans, permits, etc.), working closely with the Planning Department and other staff to facilitate sustainable, code‑compliant development within the City and its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).
• Engineering Standards and Policies: Develops and maintains the City’s engineering design standards, standard construction details, and specifications for public infrastructure. Continuously evaluates and updates City engineering ordinances, manuals, and policies to reflect current best practices and regulatory requirements. Ensures technical competence and regulatory compliance in all engineering work, and enforces adherence to federal, state, and local laws, codes, and safety standards in project execution.
• Contract and Consultant Management: Manages engineering contracts and consulting engineers for outsourced designs or studies, including procurement, contract negotiation, and oversight of consultant work. Provides or coordinates engineering support through all project phases— from feasibility and design through bidding, construction, and final inspection—to ensure quality control and that contract specifications are met. Reviews contractor bids and proposals, recommends contract awards, and oversees contractors and construction inspectors during infrastructure construction to verify compliance with plans and standards.
• Interdepartmental and Agency Coordination: Collaborates with multiple City departments (e.g., Public Works, Development Services, Utilities, Economic Development, etc.) to integrate engineering considerations into city projects and operations. Coordinates with external agencies and stakeholders such as the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), utility companies, and neighboring jurisdictions on regional infrastructure projects and regulatory compliance. Represents the City’s engineering interests…