City Engineer

City of Maypearl; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lancaster is seeking an experienced City Engineer to lead key engineering functions such as design, capital and development plan review, construction inspection, surveying, mapping, and floodplain management. The role guides staff and supports the planning, design, and delivery of public infrastructure projects for the community.

You will manage complex projects, coordinate consultants and contractors, and provide technical guidance to the Director of Public Works, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field with 10–15 years of experience.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Civil Engineering or related field with 7–10 years of experience.
• Experience includes civil design, land development, H&H modeling, transportation design, or municipal project review.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership over engineering functions including design, capital and development plan review, construction inspection, surveying, mapping, and floodplain management.
• Support planning, design, and implementation of public infrastructure projects; provide technical guidance to Director of Public Works.
• Coordinate consultants and contractors; guide staff; oversee project identification, cost estimating, design review, and procurement through construction.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree or PhD in Civil Engineering

Tools

H&H modeling

Surveying equipment

Job description

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.

• 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