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City Engineer
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$110,855.34 Annually
- Engineering
Animal Services Officer
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$25.72 Hourly
- Animal Control or Services
- Public Safety
Transportation Provider - Senior Life Center
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$40,393.60 Annually
- Transportation or Transit
Project Engineer
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$110,855.34 - $124,082.49 Annually
- Engineering
Records Technician
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$1,738.40 Biweekly
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Waste Water - Crew Leader
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$2,057.60 Biweekly
- Administration and Management
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Foreman III - Waste Water
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$2,436.00 Biweekly
- Facilities Management
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Assistant to the City Manager - Budget
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$86,280.48 - $91,311.22 Annually
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
- Municipal or County Clerk
Maintenance Worker II - Code
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$19.42 Hourly
- Building Maintenance
Director of Public Works
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
Depends on Qualifications
- Administration and Management
- Public Works
Library Manager
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$86,280.39 Annually
- Administration and Management
- Library Services
Maintenance Worker II Waste Water / Water
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$19.42 Hourly
- Building Maintenance
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Senior Code Compliance Officer
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$59,883.20 Annually
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
Mechanic
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$50,564.80 Annually
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Assistant to the City Manager - Operations
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$86,280.48 - $91,311.22 Annually
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
- Municipal or County Clerk
PT- Year-round Lifeguard
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$16.97 Hourly
- Part Time
- Public Safety
Maintenance Worker II - Parks
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$1,553.60 Biweekly
- Building Maintenance
- Parks and Recreation
Maintenance Worker II - Storm Water
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$1,553.60 Biweekly
- Building Maintenance
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
PT Senior Lifeguard (Year-Round)
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$18.91 Hourly
- Part Time
- Public Safety
Emergency Communication and Management Chief
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$110,855.34 - $137,312.18 Annually
- Administration and Management
- Emergency Management
Wildland Firefighter (Airtanker Base Support)
- Lancaster, California
- USDA
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Helitack)
- Lancaster, California
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Wildland Firefighter (Airtanker Base Support)
- Lancaster, California
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Helitack)
- Lancaster, California
- USDA
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Public Safety Officer (Lancaster)
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Saint Joseph's University
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Firefighter II
- Lancaster, South Carolina
- Lancaster County, SC
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Crossing Guard - Pooled
- Lancaster, Texas
- Lancaster Independent School District
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Program Specialist
- Lancaster, California
- Boys and Girls Clubs of the Antelope Valley
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Library Technician Short-term Hourly (STH)
- Lancaster, California
- noriba GmbH
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Remote West Coast Public Affairs Intern
- Lancaster, California
- GrabJobs
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Political or Public Affairs
Border Patrol Agent - Experienced
- Lancaster, New Hampshire
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Lancaster, New Hampshire
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (GL-9/GS-11) - Up to $60K in Incentives
- Lancaster, Minnesota
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Program Specialist, Second Year Experience Short Term Hourly (Temporary)
- Lancaster, California
- Antelope Valley College
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Experienced Border Patrol Agent - Up to $60K in Incentives
- Lancaster, Minnesota
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Wildland Firefighter (Airtanker Base Manager)
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- Lancaster, New Hampshire
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
DEPUTY
- Lancaster, South Carolina
- Lancaster County, SC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
DEPUTY
- Lancaster, South Carolina
- Lancaster County, SC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff
- Lancaster, Ohio
- Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff
- Lancaster, South Carolina
- Lancaster County, SC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
DEPUTY
- Lancaster, South Carolina
- Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer
- Lancaster, California
- Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Armed Transport Guard
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Brinks
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff
- Lancaster, Ohio
- Fairfield County, Ohio
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Up to $60K in Incentives
- Lancaster, Minnesota
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- Lancaster, Ohio
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Lancaster, Minnesota
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety

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City Engineer
- Lancaster, Texas 75146 United States
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
- Sep 23, 2026
- $110,855.34 Annually
CITY OF LANCASTER, TX

Historical Overview The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on... Location Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on... Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum. Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education. Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
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- $110,855.34 Annually
- Sep 23, 2026
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.
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CITY OF LANCASTER, TX

Historical Overview

The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...

Location

Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...

Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.

Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.

Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
- Lancaster, Texas, United States
- https://www.lancaster-tx.com/
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City Engineer

Animal Services Officer

Transportation Provider - Senior Life Center

Project Engineer

Records Technician

Waste Water - Crew Leader

Foreman III - Waste Water

Assistant to the City Manager - Budget

Maintenance Worker II - Code

Director of Public Works

Library Manager

Maintenance Worker II Waste Water / Water

Senior Code Compliance Officer

Mechanic

Assistant to the City Manager - Operations

PT- Year-round Lifeguard

Maintenance Worker II - Parks

Maintenance Worker II - Storm Water

PT Senior Lifeguard (Year-Round)

Emergency Communication and Management Chief

Wildland Firefighter (Airtanker Base Support)

Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Helitack)

Wildland Firefighter (Airtanker Base Support)

Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Helitack)

Public Safety Officer (Lancaster)

Firefighter II

Crossing Guard - Pooled

Program Specialist

Library Technician Short-term Hourly (STH)

Remote West Coast Public Affairs Intern

Border Patrol Agent - Experienced

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Border Patrol Agent (GL-9/GS-11) - Up to $60K in Incentives

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