Engineer
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 DIVISION
The purpose of the Infrastructure Division is to manage the life cycle of the infrastructure assets at Houston Airports (HAS) and ensure the on-time delivery of capital renewal projects. The Infrastructure Division supports the five-star service and safe, secure, and efficient, operation of the three HAS airports. This support is done through effective asset management, project controls, design management, project management, construction management, and commissioning.
The Design Management business unit, of the HAS Infrastructure Division, is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and enforcing HAS design standards. In addition, they act as a resource to other departments assisting in the creation of architectural and engineering projects of all kinds, including demolitions, renovations, and new construction, as required to maintain the airports building assets in optimal condition.
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:
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 drivers license and compliance with the City of Houstons 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
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 candidates 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: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDWLV_sJFoM.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
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 individuals 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:
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
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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?
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Are you a Houston Airport System employee?
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
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Please indicate the degree concentration you obtained ("See Resume" is Not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A)
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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?
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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?
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Are you currently registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas?
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If you answered "Yes" to question #7, please list the Professional Engineering license and ID#.
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How many years have you been a licensed Professional Engineer?
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Do you have a valid Texas Drivers License?
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How many verifiable years of active practice in engineering work AFTER graduation from an approved curriculum do you have?
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Please indicate the type of Engineering degree you possess.
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I have experience and/or knowledge in the following areas. (Please check all that apply).
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Are you a City of Houston employee?
Required Question
Employer City of Houston
Address 901 Bagby St
Houston, Texas, 77002
Website https://www.houstontx.gov/