Senior Civil Engineer

City of Lubbock, TX

$94K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field
  • Five years of experience as a licensed civil engineer
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Registered Professional Engineer
  • Competence in Autocad and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Responsibilities

  • Develop complex plans and specifications for infrastructure improvements
  • Supervise professional and technical staff on municipal projects
  • Establish performance standards and schedules
  • Coordinate engineering projects across departments
  • Prepare reports and assist in budget preparation
  • Review plats and recommend actions to Planning Commission
  • Negotiate and mediate with contractors

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare package
  • Cost-effective employee benefits
  • Potential for professional growth in a city management role
Full Job Description
Salary : $94,224.00 Annually
Location : Engineering, Lubbock, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Engineering
Division: 4545 - Engineering CIP & Design
Opening Date: 06/20/2026
Closing Date: 7/17/2026 5:00 PM Central

Summary

Supervises and participates in engineering activities for municipal public works.
Essential Functions

  • Develop complex plans and specifications for infrastructure improvements;
  • Supervise the work of professional and technical staff engaged in preparation of plans, specification and cost estimates for municipal public works and CIP projects;
  • Select, train, evaluate, and supervise personnel directly or through subordinate personnel;
  • Establish performance standards, work priorities, and schedules;
  • Coordinate engineering projects with other departments;
  • Assist in budget preparation and administration;
  • Prepare reports on engineering projects and activities;
  • Review plats and make recommendations to Planning and Zoning Commission;
  • Coordinate the Engineering as well as other departments' review of plans;
  • Provide analytical and developmental recommendations that relate to standard detail and specifications revisions, policy development, project management, and program implementation;
  • Coordinate the actives of plan review and project management by scheduling and assigning work to meet deadlines.
  • Verify work completed and processes associated design and construction payments.
  • Negotiate and mediate differences with contractors and review change orders.
  • Evaluate and respond to technical inquiries from inspectors, consulting engineers, developers, and contractors;
  • Review exhibits and descriptions for easements and right of way acquisition;
  • Prepare council agenda items for assigned capital, private development or other special;
  • Provides technical assistance to inspectors, consulting engineers, developers, and contractors by reviewing documents to ensure compliance with City procedures, ordinances, and other requirements;
  • Prepare ordinances, resolutions, abandonments, and construction contracts/bid documents;
  • Assists and leads staff engineers on plan review, use of proper procedure and interpretation of City requirements to insure conformance with City standards; conducts final inspection of construction projects;
  • Design CIP projects and/or perform as Project Engineer on more complicated projects with limited direction;
  • Address and resolve citizen inquires;
  • Negotiate and develop professional service contracts and approve pay request;
  • Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule;
  • Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor degree in civil engineering or closely related field with and additional five years experience as a licensed civil engineer; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Valid Driver's License
Registered Professional Engineer.
Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:
  • Principles and practices of civil engineering;
  • Computer software for engineering applications such as Autocad and Geographical Information Systems (G.I.S.);
  • Methods and materials used in public works construction;
  • Contract administration;
  • Technical writing.
Ability to:
  • Design and estimate costs for public works construction projects;
  • Deal with others effectively;
  • Operate computer and software;
  • Perform professional-level engineering duties.
Physical Requirements:
  • Occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
  • Occasionally carry up to 10 pounds.
  • Frequently stand and walk.
  • Occasionally reach above, at, or below shoulder height.
  • Frequently handle objects.

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click
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Do you have a valid and current Driver License?
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  • No

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Are you a registered professional engineer?
  • Yes
  • No

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