City of Houston Welcomes New City Engineer

January 29, 2025

HOUSTON - Today, Houston Mayor John Whitmire introduced a key member of the Houston Public Works (HPW) leadership team. Oluwole ‘O.J.’ McFoy joined the department earlier this month as the new City Engineer and will serve as a key advisor to Director Randy Macchi, overseeing all engineering decisions within the City of Houston.

O.J. brings over 20 years of experience in executive leadership, program management and infrastructure design experience. He comes to Houston from Buffalo, New York, where he served as General Manager of the Buffalo Sewer Authority since 2015. He also served as Buffalo Sewer Authority’s Chief Engineer, negotiating a $400 million plan to eliminate combined sewer overflows. O.J. is the President of the U.S. Water Alliance and previously served as the Buffalo Water Board chairman for 17 years.

"Infrastructure projects are a priority in my administration, and I am proud to have a strong team at Houston Public Works. With the combination of Randy Macchi's leadership and O.J.'s experience as a respected engineer, we are moving forward on critical transformational projects to enhance the quality of life for all Houstonians,” said Mayor John Whitmire.

“Houston Public Works conducted a nationwide search for an engineer who would bring about monumental change while aligning with the Mayor’s vision. O.J. accepted that challenge and we’re excited to get to work," said HPW Director Randy Macchi.

“I’m excited to join the Houston Public Works leadership team to help shape the department’s future. This position will play a crucial role in improving Houston’s infrastructure and ensuring the city is resilient for generations to come,” said McFoy. “I know we have a lot of work to do, and I look forward to collaborating with the community and executing Mayor Whitmire’s vision.”

O.J. is a licensed Professional Engineer. He graduated from Clarkson University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.