MEET DR. MILTON RAHMAN, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP
Dedicated Public Servant with decades of experience in the public and private sectors, currently serves as the Executive Director and County Engineer for the Office of the County Engineer.
Dr. Milton Rahman leads the largest infrastructure department in Harris County, consisting of an estimated 750 full-time employees and several core areas of services including, Capital Project Delivery, Development Services and Permitting, Maintenance of the Majority of County Facilities. Community & Transportation Planning, Disaster Recovery Operations and Real Property Management and Building Operations Services. The Office of the County Engineer also administers 13 sets of rules and regulations, including Floodplain Management for Harris County, Texas.
Over his decades of public service, Dr. Rahman has served as director of public works at the City of Stafford and spent almost a decade serving in the City of San Antonio Public Works Department. Since 2019 he has served Harris County in Precinct 2, most recently as Deputy Chief of Staff, where he led more than 350 staff members and oversaw the operations of several departments, including Engineering & Planning, healthcare and Social Services, Support Services and Transportation, Capital Improvements and Parks and Recreation, to name a few. Prior to joining Harris County. Dr. Rahman served as the associate vice president for Stuart Consulting Group, where, as a consultant to the HCFCD, he served as deputy program manager for the countywide Hurricane Harvey Disaster Recovery Program. Dr. Rahman is a professional engineer, project management professional, certified floodplain manager, and envisioned sustainability professional.
Dr. Rahman's academic journey is a testament to his dedication and expertise. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering, a Master's in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and a Bachelor of Science in Water Resources Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.