The City of Celina has appointed Will Janney as its new Director of Engineering, effective June 8. Janney will lead the city's engineering operations and oversee the planning, design, and delivery of critical infrastructure initiatives that support Celina's continued growth. In this capacity, he will guide the advancement of transportation, utility, drainage, and capital improvement projects designed to enhance connectivity and strengthen public services.
Janney joins the City of Celina from the City of Frisco, where he has served in various engineering leadership roles since 2016. Most recently, he worked as Capital Projects Manager. During his tenure in Frisco, he helped oversee and execute more than $500 million in capital improvement projects. These efforts included major roadway expansions, water infrastructure enhancements, stormwater improvements, and utility coordination. His experience also includes managing the design and construction of a six-lane roadway project, 20-million-gallon ground storage tanks, and a pump station to support long-term utility capacity.
Prior to his municipal leadership roles, Janney worked in the private sector at BGE as a Client Relationship Manager. In that position, he oversaw multidisciplinary teams responsible for designing mixed-use developments and civil infrastructure projects with collective construction budgets exceeding $60 million. Earlier in his career, he served as a Project Manager with Halff, coordinating engineering teams on land development, roadway, water, sewer, and stormwater projects across North Texas communities.