ENGINEERING City Engineer

Lufkin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 08-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: City Engineer

Department: Engineering Services

Reports To: City Manager

Pay: Based on qualifications. Pay starts at $110K

FLSA Status: Exempt

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the City Manager the City Engineer manages the activities of Engineering Services. Work includes but is not limited to oversight of development review and construction permitting ensuring technical compliance with all current codes ordinances and criteria; acting as a project manager; planning designing and directing construction and maintenance of municipal facilities and development and implementation of the Capital Improvements Program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in civil engineering or related field and Six (6) or more years experience in civil/municipal/public works engineering.

Licensed in State of Texas as a Professional Engineer or have the ability to obtain Texas registration within six (6) months from the date of hire.

Demonstrable experience in leading and supervising multiple staff.

TFMA certification as Floodplain Manager or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months from the date of hire.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the principles and practice of civil engineering and public works

Knowledge of construction methods contracting and management of civil/municipal work

Knowledge of floodplain management

Knowledge of principles and practice of land surveying

Knowledge of GIS mapping

Knowledge of laws and regulatory codes related to development and construction

Knowledge of Local Government Code procurement regulations

Skill in planning developing and implementing development guidelines and best practices

Skill in resolving citizen complaints and concerns

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Ability to apply the knowledge and principles of engineering organization planning and development as they relate to the activities of this position

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with employees departments consultants developers other governmental agency representatives city officials and the citizenry

Ability to review plans and specifications

Ability to analyze complex problems and determine potential solutions

Ability to work well in stressful situations

Ability to inspect projects record findings and documents situations

MAJOR DUTIES

Coordinate and manage the design bidding and construction of public works projects

Manage floodplain development

Provide engineering design services for some city projects

Provide technical expertise on plan review and use of proper procedure and interpretation of city requirements to ensure conformance with the citys development standards

Provide recommendations relating to engineering plans specifications and reports on improvements and new construction for the city

Development and implementation of engineering design standards ordinances and procedures

Responsible for implementation of capital projects

Develop implement and monitor professional services

Evaluate and respond to technical inquiries from inspectors consulting engineers developers and contractors

Review exhibits and descriptions for easements and right of way acquisition

Conduct site inspections as necessary for projects at all phases of construction

Evaluate and respond to public inter-departmental and city official inquiries

This position is an essential service position and will require providing services during emergency situations.

Visit our website or contact the Human Resources Department at Lufkin City Hall 300 E. Shepherd Ave. Suite 226 Lufkin TX 75901 Phone .

Position: City EngineerDepartment: Engineering ServicesReports To: City ManagerPay: Based on qualifications. Pay starts at $110KFLSA Status: ExemptDESCRIPTIONUnder the direction of the City Manager the City Engineer manages the activities of Engineering Services. Work includes b...