Assistant Director of Transportation Engineering

Assistant Director of Transportation Engineering

Salary

$113,550.65 - $160,000.00 Annually

Location

Public Works Services, TX

Job Type

Full-Time Exempt

Department

Engineering

Opening Date

03/30/2026

Closing Date

5/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Its a great time to be in Pflugerville!

The person we seek will believe in and exhibit the Citys P.F.I.R.S.T. core values: Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork.

All City of Pflugerville employees, both full-time and part-time, are able to take advantage of a generous 457 deferred compensation plan and a 100% paid employee assistance program that offers financial, legal, mental, and career coaching and much more!

Most City job postings remain open for 30 days, though some may be extended. Hiring managers typically begin contacting applicants within 1 - 30 days, but in some cases, contact may occur up to 60 days after posting.

If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the hiring manager. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will usually receive a notification within 30 - 60 days.

If you have not heard back after that timeframe or have questions about your application, please contact People & Culture.

Job Summary

Responsible for the administration, development, and direction of the multi-million dollar transportation and drainage Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Job duties include leading and directing the engineering design process, oversight of the CIP process from authorization through acceptance. This position includes project design, consultant evaluation, construction cost estimating, specification development, and bidding. Provides leadership and direction of interagency coordination, floodplain management pertaining to CIP projects. The Assistant Director is responsible for the supervision of the engineering review of CIP requests and proposals during the annual budget process and directly supervises the full-time staff assigned to the CIP design division. Responsible for evaluating, coordinating, and implementing long and short-term planning, goals, and objectives related to transportation CIP projects. Participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees, the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council meetings, and/or task forces to provide technical information. Provides expertise by analyzing, reviewing, and critiquing development projects and plans.

Essential Job Functions and Other Important Duties

• In coordination and cooperation with others, develops and maintains a five-year Capital Improvement Plan(CIP)for transportation, drainage, facilities, water, and wastewater utilities, including water and wastewater treatment and reclamation plant facilities.
• Produces deliverables including: a wide range of technical, analytical, and supervisory duties such as the development of project scopes, cost estimates, schedules for project design and construction, trends in project costs and schedules.
• Interfaces with consultants involved in the design and construction of projects, providing leadership in scoping projects with design consultants and negotiation of professional services contracts.
• Manages modeling software and requests for transportation and drainage utilities.
• Produces civil engineering design plans and project specifications.
• Reviews the City's Master Plans and updates these documents and the corresponding CIP projects.
• Reviews drainage reports and manages floodplains as part of the capital project approval process.
• Provides oversight on the technical review of CIP projects and signature prior to bidding.
• The Assistant Director has frequent internal and external customer interactions and is responsible for providing timely and complete responses to work requests from residents, City Councilmembers, and City leadership, and keeps all interested parties informed of the status and completion of each request.
• Ensures that reports required by regulators are filed in a timely and complete manner in order to maintain compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Assists the Public Works Engineering Director in developing a vision and strategic plan for the department.
• Develops and monitors operating budget expenditures, provides internal budget controls, and assists the Public Works Engineering Director in determining budget priorities and developing an appropriate course of action.
• Discusses and reviews each division's budget along with goals and objectives within each.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Formal Education: Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or institution in Construction Science, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, or related field.

Relatable Work Experience: Seven years of experience at a professional level in Civil Engineering, Construction Science/Management, or a project management role. Five years in a management role. Knowledge of modern principles and practices of civil engineering and construction.

Training (Licenses(s) and/or Certification(s): Professional Engineer Registration in Texas, or ability to obtain it within one year(preferred).Project Management Professional certification and five (5) years of experience managing transportation and drainage projects. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days).

Preferred Qualifications: Professional Engineer Registration in Texas, Project Management Professional certification, and familiarity with project management software. Municipal government, engineering, and supervisory experience.

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed & Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements

• Ability to think strategically and plan with vision to guide department decisions.
• Ability to foster a team-oriented environment with a focus on the big picture and attention to detail, quality customer service, and collaboration with internal and external customers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments, consultants, and citizens.
• Ability to work with the planning department, engineering staff, and external customers to improve the development review process to achieve a more efficient and customer-focused process.
• Knowledge of project management, engineering practices and principles, construction techniques, and government agencies' codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of road, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, water distribution, and building design; surveying; map reading; project management; and contract administration.
• Knowledge of computers, project management, and civil engineering software programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Effective public relations and customer service skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, assign, and coordinate the activities of the division.
• Ability to analyze information, develop courses of action, and make recommendations.

Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements (Work Environment):

• Seasonal extreme temperature and humidity.
• Exposure to some physical hazards and noise.
• Office environment, working on computers frequently.
• Frequent verbal and written communication.
• Effectively and safely operate a City vehicle.
• Effectively and safely operate a computer and other standard office equipment.
• Indoors/outdoors year-round as required; extreme weather conditions
• Regularly scheduled for a 5-day, 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Additional hours outside of the regular schedule are required as needed.
• Overtime occasionally required.

If you are someone interested in making a difference in the community and wish to be a part of the Pflugerville team, go to pflugervilletx.gov under Employment Opportunities and apply today!

For more details about the benefits offered by the City, please visit: Benefits | Pflugerville, TX - Official Website

Benefits Overview:

• 10 hours of vacation leave per month.
• 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Medical insurance and benefits provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
• 50% employer dependent health benefits premium contribution.
• Dental benefits are provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
• 24 hours of paid personal holiday leave each fiscal year.
• 10 wellness hours each fiscal year.
• Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employees gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a City contribution match of 2 to 1 (14%) at retirement.
• Military leave.
• Education reimbursement assistance.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the City of Pflugerville, please visit Benefits | Pflugerville, TX - Official Website.

Employer City of Pflugerville

Address PO Box 589

Pflugerville, Texas, 78691-0589

Phone (512) 990-6175

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pflugerville