City Engineer - City of Hutto, TX

Are you a collaborative and strategic engineering leader who can guide infrastructure development, manage capital improvement projects, build high-performing teams, and support responsible community growth? If so, apply to be the City of Hutto's next City Engineer! We're looking for an exceptional servant leader who is:

• Experienced in municipal engineering, infrastructure planning, and development review
• Skilled at building processes, mentoring teams, and managing complex CIP projects
• Able to communicate effectively with elected officials, developers, staff, and the public Hutto, Texas, is a rapidly growing and family-friendly community located in Williamson County along the SH-130 corridor, approximately 30 minutes northeast of downtown Austin.

Once a small agricultural town known for its historic hippo mascot, Hutto has transformed into one of the fastest-growing communities in Central Texas while maintaining its welcoming small-town charm. The Engineering Department ensures the City's infrastructure is safe, reliable, and built for the future. The department oversees infrastructure planning, development review, construction inspection, public works coordination, capital improvement implementation, engineering standards, and long-range infrastructure planning. Reporting to an Executive Director, the new City Engineer will:

• Lead and continue developing the City's Engineering Department and internal systems
• Manage development reviews and oversee capital improvement projects to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
• Coordinate infrastructure planning associated with rapid community growth
• Develop measurable processes and KPI tracking aligned with the City's Strategic Plan
• Collaborate with developers, City leadership, residents, consultants, and regional partners
• Supervise engineering and construction inspection personnel while fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability
• Provide technical leadership regarding drainage, floodplain management, utilities, transportation, and infrastructure systems
• Support City Council presentations and public communication regarding engineering projects and initiatives Required qualifications for this position include:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an

ABET/EAC

accredited college or university

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible engineering experience
• Minimum of three (3) years supervising staff and consultants
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas or ability to obtain within six months
• Strong knowledge of municipal engineering, infrastructure systems, drainage, utilities, development review, and capital project management Preferred qualifications include:
• Master's degree in Engineering or related field
• Local government or municipal engineering leadership experience
• Experience working in rapidly growing communities
• Experience implementing organizational process improvements and KPI systems
• Active participation in professional engineering organizations and regional committees The salary range for this position is $179,913.

38 - $198,590.70, depending on qualifications and experience.

Please apply online:

https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/hutto-tx-city-engineer/ For more information on this position, contact: Marsha Reed, Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment marshareed@governmentresource.com | 806-789-9641