SUPERVISING ENGINEER

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted from : All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section: Houston Water/Drinking Water Operations
Reporting Location : Various Locations*
Workdays & Hours : Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. *
Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manages activities related to planning, design, implementation, and optimization of complex automation and SCADA systems across municipal drinking water. This role oversees the full project lifecycle—from risk assessment and system prioritization through design review, construction support, startup testing, and commissioning—ensuring all control systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with operational needs. Develop and review control system designs, control narratives, PLC/HMI code, test procedures, and system submittals. Manage interactions with Process Control System Integrators and software developers; and perform detailed reviews of PLC, HMI, and communication configurations prior to deployment. Designing and implementing new control solutions, algorithms, reporting systems, and replacements for obsolete hardware. Maintaining and troubleshooting communication networks, servers, workstations, and historical/real time HMI systems. Provides supervision and coordination of technical personnel and projects or may supervise multiple contracts and projects of extensive monetary value to the City Provides technical analysis and information to develop
solutions and improve systems and plans. Evaluates proposals and makes recommendations for projects. Reviews and comments on construction submittals. Establishes goals, develops and evaluates performance of personnel and/or projects. Conducts on-site project inspections and investigations. Responds to inquiries by departments, consultants, agencies and the general public. Attends meetings and conferences. Establish defined measures and goals for performance evaluations.

WORKING CONDITIONS This position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to
20 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. There are occasional
exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level .

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Six (6) years of active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering, with one of the years as a licensed Professional Engineer, are 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 months from date of hire for continued employment with the City of Houston.

Substitution: A Master's degree in Engineering may be substituted for up to two years of the above experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 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.

May require a valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (A.P. 2-2).

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants with 5-10+ years of experience in industrial control systems, SCADA development, or automation engineering. Preference will be given to applicants with hands-on experience with PLC programming and HMI/SCADA platforms, experience designing and reviewing control narratives, P&IDs, I/O lists, and testing specifications and familiarity with networking technologies used in industrial automation, experience with system commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, and functional testing, and an ability to develop safe control algorithms, failsafe, and reporting systems.

**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: None
However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

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.

SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 29

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 832-393-6120.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-6120. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

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.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

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 individual's 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:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 5/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

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