Texas county engineer

County engineer is an appointed position in the state of Texas according to the state's constitution.

Election

County engineers are appointed by the commissioners court and serve a term of two years.

Government roles

The county engineers design, estimate, construct, organize and communicate in line with regulations and technical policies. County engineers are in charge of the county road department system, they regulate things like storm water runoff, fuel storage tanks, waste water permits, employee drug testing, endangered species, drinking water, and more. Because most counties regulate subdivision activity, county engineers can review the plats, examine the engineering plans for roads, drainage, and utilities, and inspect road construction.

Position overview

County engineers are professional advisers that provide guidance to the commissioners court on issues such as pressures, traffic congestion, water shortages, water rights, flooding, landfills, air pollution, waste water, road improvements, mapping, building construction, surveying, and land acquisition. Primarily, county engineers administer the county road department system in most counties.

Government sector lobbying

County engineers may belong to the Texas Association of County Engineers and Road Administrators, which is a government sector lobbying organization.

External links

• Texas Association of County Engineers and Road Administrators