Municipal Engineering Manager

Consor Engineers • El Paso, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Municipal Engineering Manager is a senior leadership role overseeing engineering services for Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), Water Control and Improvement Districts (WCIDs), utility districts, and other local governmental entities throughout Texas. The manager serves as a trusted advisor to district boards, developers, utility operators, attorneys, and agency stakeholders, and oversees planning, design, construction, operation, and long-term management of water, wastewater, drainage, and other infrastructure systems.

The role leads client relationships, provides strategic guidance on district operations and capital improvements, oversees multidisciplinary project teams, and supports business growth in the municipal utility district market. It combines technical expertise, project leadership, client management, and knowledge of the regulatory, financial, and operational challenges facing utility districts and municipal infrastructure owners.

The position operates in a hybrid office and field environment. It routinely uses standard office equipment and may involve occasional exposure to inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements. Physical demands include frequent sitting, moving, standing, talking, and hearing; occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling; and occasional company vehicle operation and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 35 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, or a related engineering discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in municipal utility district, land development, municipal infrastructure, or utility engineering consulting.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong knowledge of water, wastewater, drainage, and utility infrastructure systems.
• Experience managing infrastructure improvements from planning and design through construction and startup.
• Familiarity with district financing, bond programs, reimbursable development agreements, and capital improvement planning.
• Experience preparing engineering reports and presenting technical information to district boards and public officials.
• Working knowledge of TCEQ regulations, utility district requirements, permitting processes, and Texas development practices.
• Proven ability to lead project teams, manage client relationships, and deliver high-quality engineering services.
• Strong business acumen, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to build trust with public officials, developers, and district stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience serving Municipal Utility Districts, Special Utility Districts, WCIDs, or municipal clients.
• Successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering representative and trusted advisor to Municipal Utility Districts, utility districts, and local government clients.
• Attend and participate in district board meetings, workshops, and stakeholder meetings, providing engineering recommendations and technical guidance.
• Manage engineering services for water distribution, wastewater collection, lift stations, force mains, drainage facilities, stormwater infrastructure, and capital improvement programs.
• Lead the planning, design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration of district infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with district operators, attorneys, developers, bond counsel, financial advisors, and regulatory agencies to support district objectives and compliance.
• Prepare and present engineering reports, feasibility studies, capital improvement plans, bond-related documentation, and infrastructure assessments.
• Support district financing by preparing bond reports, engineering cost estimates, reimbursement exhibits, and agency submittals.
• Oversee utility infrastructure expansion associated with residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments in district service areas.
• Review developer service requests, utility plans, plats, and development agreements for compliance with district standards and long-term operational goals.
• Lead project teams and direct engineers, designers, and technical staff working on district-related projects.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, staffing needs, and overall project performance.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff and foster a collaborative, client-focused culture.
• Identify opportunities to expand services with existing district clients and support efforts to secure new district assignments.
• Maintain an understanding of evolving regulatory requirements, utility industry trends, and district governance practices.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, and paid parental leave.
• Eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and term life insurance.
• Retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior