Utilities Engineer

Utilities Engineer

Salary

$85,476.66 - $106,846.38 Annually

Location

Missouri City, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

C44P-032726

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Division

STREETS/DRAINAGE/TRAFFIC CONTROL

Opening Date

03/27/2026

Closing Date

6/25/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Definition

The City of Missouri City is seeking a dynamic and experienced engineer to provide professional engineering work in the planning, design, review, operation, and improvement of the City's water and wastewater systems. This position provides technical expertise for capital improvement projects, development review, regulatory compliance, asset management, and long-range utility planning to ensure reliable and efficient utility services for the community.

Examples of Work

• Plans, designs, reviews, and manages utility infrastructure projects including water distribution, wastewater collection, lift stations, force mains, storage facilities, and treatment facilities.
• Reviews engineering plans, plats, and development submittals for compliance with City standards, TCEQ regulations, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the Utilities Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Prepares cost estimates, technical specifications, bid documents, and engineering reports.
• Manages engineering consultants and contractors; reviews design calculations, reports, and construction submittals.
• Coordinates with developers, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal departments.
• Supports utility rate studies, impact fee analysis, and system capacity evaluations.
• Assists with asset management, hydraulic modeling, and infrastructure condition assessments.
• Investigates utility failures and service issues; recommends corrective actions.
• Provides technical support during emergency response events.
• Prepares presentations, memos, and reports for City leadership and City Council.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Subject to 24-hour recall.

Education, Experience, or Certification

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in utility engineering, municipal engineering, or related field.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must pass Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas
• Experience working in a municipal utility environment.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software (WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater, etc.).
• Experience with CIP development and utility master planning.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 400 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.

BENEFITS Medical Plans (Three Options)

• Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)

• Plan Type: High-Deductible Medical Health Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $2,500 annually

• Family: $5,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $5,000 annually

• Family: $10,000 annually

• Additional Details:

• Employee pays dependent premiums

• Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Provider: H.S.A. Bank

• Features:

• Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses

• Contribution Limits:

• Employee only: $4,400 (IRS Limit)

• Employee & Family: $8,750 (IRS Limit)

• Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000

• City Contributions:

• Employee only: $1,500

• Employee & Family: $2,750

• Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee

• PPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $1,500 annually

• Family: $3,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $4,500 annually

• Family: $9,000 annually

• Prescription Drug Co-pays:

• Generic: $10

• Preferred: $40

• Non-Preferred: $80

• EPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $1,500 annually

• Family: $3,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $4,500 annually

• Family: $9,000 annually

• Prescription Drug Co-pays:

• Generic: $10

• Preferred: $45

• Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

• DHMO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Features:

• No deductible

• No annual maximum

• Member co-pay depends on the procedure

• PPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Features:

• $1,500 per person annual maximum

• $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

• Provider: Vision Service Plan

• Features:

• Eye Exam $10 Copay

• Frames $150 Allowance Annually

Life Insurance

• Provider: Ochs Securian Financial

• Coverage:

• $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)

• $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)

• Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

• Provider: Flores

• Features:

• Pre-tax Medical Spending Account

• Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

• Provider: Aflac

• Accident

• Short-Term Disability

• Critical Illness

• Hospital Indemnity

• Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system

• 7% employee contribution

• City contributes 2 to 1

• Visit TMRS for more information

Optional Deferred Compensation

• 457 Plan and ROTH IRA available through Mission-Square

Other Benefits

Holidays

• 13 paid holidays per calendar year:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Good Friday

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Friday after Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas Day

• One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees

Vacation

• Earned based on years of service:

• 0-5 years: 14 days

• 6 years: 15 days

• 7 years: 16 days

• 8 years: 17 days

• 9 years: 18 days

• 10-14 years: 19 days

• 15 years or more: 20 days

• Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.

Sick Leave

• 6 days per calendar year.

Educational Reimbursement

• With prior approval of the employees supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employees current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.

Contact the Citys HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Provider: Alliance Work Partners

• 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.

Wellness Program

• Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.

Fun Benefits

• Annual events like the Employee Holiday Luncheons, and Public Service Recognition Week.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or Higher

02

Is your degree related to engineering discipline?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of utility experience do you have?

• 0-2 years
• 3+ Years

Required Question

Employer City of Missouri City

Address 1522 Texas Parkway

Missouri City, Texas, 77489

Phone (281) 403-8500

Website http://missouricitytx.gov