Hiring: Director, Special Districts Company: DCCM Location: Houston, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:03:47 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management, Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •15 years of civil engineering experience with substantial focus on special district (MUD) engineering in the Houston metropolitan area. •Minimum 15 years of civil engineering experience with substantial focus on special district (MUD) engineering in the Houston metropolitan area. Required Skills: •This role is ideal for a seasoned PE who has built deep relationships within the special district ecosystem and is ready to lead a practice, expand a client base, and carry that knowledge into a firm positioned to grow around it. •Serve as district engineer of record for assigned MUDs, and other special purpose districts, maintaining ongoing contractual responsibilities and advisory relationships with the other district consultants. •Attend and present at district board meetings, providing technical guidance on capital improvement programs, bond-funded projects, operations, and regulatory compliance. •Prepare and present engineering reports required by district boards and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), preliminary engineering reports (PERs), and construction progress reports. •Coordinate with district legal counsel, financial advisors, bond counsel, and elected board members on infrastructure planning, bond program development, and project authorization. Prepare bond application reports for submittal to the TCEQ for the approval of funding for district projects or reimbursement of developer funded projects. •Advise districts on long-range capital improvement planning, utility system capacity, and strategic infrastructure investment. •Serve as the primary point of contact for district boards, operators, and attorneys — maintaining relationships that reflect the professionalism and responsiveness expected of a trusted public agency consultant. •Prepare reports for the creation of MUDs and submit TCEQ applications for Public Water Supply system (PWS) applications, amendments, and related regulatory filings on behalf of assigned districts. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field. •Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas. •Demonstrated experience serving as district engineer of record for one or more active Texas special purpose districts. •Deep working knowledge of TCEQ regulatory requirements, TWDB bond programs, and district compliance obligations. •Established relationships with district boards, attorneys, operators, and developers in the greater Houston market. •Proven ability to manage and sustain multiple district client relationships simultaneously with minimal oversight. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex technical information to lay boards and elected officials in plain language. •Active involvement in AWBD, GHBA, WEF/WEAT, or other industry organizations with a recognizable professional presence in the Houston market. •Operational familiarity with Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) coordination and floodplain management requirements applicable to district infrastructure. •Prior experience supporting or leading a district engineering practice at a Texas civil engineering consulting firm. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!