City Engineer

City of Lancaster

Lancaster (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

Retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Lancaster seeks an experienced City Engineer to lead essential engineering functions including design, capital review, construction inspection, surveying, mapping, and floodplain management.

This role provides technical guidance to the Director of Public Works, directs staff, coordinates with consultants, and oversees major public infrastructure projects from concept to completion.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; progressive civil engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Reviews development plans for regulatory compliance and city standards.
Provides leadership to engineering staff and project management.
Manages floodplain activities and MS4 Stormwater program oversight.
Directs inspectors and PMs to ensure project conformance and approvals.
Prepares RFQs/RFPs, negotiates contracts, and manages budgets.
Prepares plans, costs, and coordination with other city departments.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Staff Supervision

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS / ArcMap

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

EPA SWMM

Job description

Summary

The City of Lancaster is seeking an experienced, strategic, and service driven professional to serve as City Engineer. This position provides leadership over key engineering functions for the City, including engineering design, capital and development plan review, construction inspection, surveying, mapping, and floodplain management. The City Engineer is responsible for supporting the planning, design, and implementation of public infrastructure projects while also providing technical guidance and operational support to the Director of Public Works.

This role is ideal for a strong leader who can manage complex engineering projects, oversee development review, support infrastructure planning, coordinate consultants and contractors, and guide staff in delivering high-quality services to the community. The City Engineer also plays a major role in project identification, cost estimating, design review, contract administration, agenda preparation, procurement support, and monitoring projects through the construction phase.

Why Join the City of Lancaster?

This is an opportunity to lead meaningful engineering work that directly impacts the City’s infrastructure, development, and long-term growth. As City Engineer, you will help shape the built environment, support major capital and development initiatives, and work closely with leadership, staff, consultants, and the development community to move projects from concept to completion.

We are looking for someone who reflects our PRIDE values:

Productivity by moving projects forward efficiently and maintaining high standards of performance
Resourcefulness by solving problems, managing resources wisely, and supporting innovative solutions
Integrity by upholding engineering standards, ethical conduct, and accountability
Dedication by supporting staff, departments, and City goals with professionalism and commitment
Excellence by delivering quality work, strong leadership, and reliable service to the community

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Reviews commercial and residential development plans for compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and City requirements
Provides leadership, direction, and guidance to engineering staff and support personnel engaged in the planning, design, inspection, and management of public and private improvement and construction projects
Serves as the City’s Floodplain Administrator and manages overall floodplain activities in accordance with FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program
Directs Construction Inspectors and Project Managers to ensure conformance with standards and development acceptance by the City
Manages the City’s MS4 Stormwater Permit Program in accordance with TCEQ and EPA requirements
Participates in Development Review Committee meetings and coordinates follow-up on requested information
Provides leadership and management over core engineering functions including infrastructure and utilities engineering, water and wastewater engineering, floodplain management, pavement and roadway design, construction management, and development review
Coordinates work activities of the division and supports operational alignment across engineering functions
Prepares RFQs, RFPs, and bid specifications; evaluates submittals; manages professional services contracts; and negotiates scope, budget, and schedule
Reviews engineering plans and coordinates plan review with other City departments for input and compliance
Prepares right-of-way deeds and easements and supports related survey and recordation processes
Reviews work in progress and completed work at project sites
Identifies projects, develops scopes, and manages the planning, design, construction, and implementation of infrastructure projects
Manages the Engineering Division budget
Assigns resources to projects, delegates tasks, and monitors implementation schedules and project progress
Assists Public Works and Development Services with CIP project preparation, execution, contract administration, and interagency coordination
Manages and supervises Engineering, Construction Inspection, and Project Management staff
Prepares, seals, and certifies plans and specifications, and prepares and/or reviews construction documents, cost estimates, plats, easements, hydraulic modeling, infrastructure analyses, and engineering consultant submittals
Requests, evaluates, negotiates, and manages consultant proposals, schedules, design reviews, agency coordination, owner reviews, regulatory compliance, and budgeting considerations
Provides technical advice and assistance to City departments, engineers, architects, and contractors regarding compliance with City policies, standards, and guidelines
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directs and evaluates the activities of the Engineering Division, including planning, supervising, and coordinating the design, construction, and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field, with 10 to 15 years of related experience; or
Master’s degree or PhD in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field, with 7 to 10 years of related experience
Experience must include progressively responsible work in civil design, land development, H&H modeling, transportation design, and/or review of municipal engineering projects

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Preferred Knowledge And Experience Include

General civil design or land development, including site plan and layout, grading, and foundation work
Pavement design and familiarity with AASHTO, NCTCOG, and TXDOT design standards
Drainage design and H&H modeling, including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, FEMA NFIP regulations, LOMR, CLOMR, and LOMC
Water and wastewater network design, stormwater systems, and drainage structures such as bridges and culverts
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel for analysis and PowerPoint for presentations
Knowledge of MicroStation, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS/ArcMap, EPA SWMM, and related engineering software

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Required Certifications / Licenses

Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas
Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) preferred, or ability to obtain within six months of hire

The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.

To learn more details, vist our benefits page.

01

Do you currently hold a valid Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Texas? [REQUIRED}

Yes
No
Working on it

02

Are you aware that this position requires, at minimum, a related engineering degree, the required years of related experience, and a valid Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, and that applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications may not be considered?

03

What is your highest completed level of education in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field?

None of the Above
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD

04

How many years of related professional engineering experience do you have?

Less than 7 years
7 to less than 10 years
10 to less than 15 years
15 or more years

05

Please indicate your level of experience with municipal engineering projects, including public infrastructure, development review, or capital improvement projects.

Extensive Experience
Some Experience
No Experience

06

Please indicate your current status regarding Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.

I currently hold a CFM certification
I do not currently hold a CFM certification, but I am able to obtain it within six (6) months of hire
I do not currently hold a CFM certification and would not be able to obtain it within six (6) months of hire

07

Please select all engineering software or technical tools you have professional experience using.