Salary : $94,224.00 Annually
Location : Engineering, Lubbock, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Engineering
Division: 4545 - Engineering CIP & Design
Opening Date: 09/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/27/2026 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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Are you a registered professional engineer?
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