Director of Engineering - Lufkin, TX
The position is open until filled.
First review deadline
5 p.m. | Monday | May 22, 2026
Clear Career Professionals is excited to offer this Director of Engineering opportunity for the City of Lufkin, Texas.
This position serves as a key technical leader shaping the future of infrastructure and development throughout the community.
Please email your cover letter and resume in .pdf format to applylufkin@clearcareerpro.com or Click HERE to apply to this Role
Faxed and mailed submissions will not be considered.
For more information on this position, contact:
Michael Boese, President
michael@clearcareerpro.com
(214) 550-2850 Ext. #4
Lufkin Director of Engineering Details
You will serve in a highly visible leadership role with a direct line to the City Manager. This position is designed for an experienced professional who can translate community priorities into executable engineering solutions, balancing technical rigor, responsiveness, and practical judgment while helping the organization move projects forward with confidence.
You will lead the Engineering Services function, guiding staff and coordinating closely with internal departments and external partners. Success in this role means setting clear expectations, building strong working relationships, and maintaining a steady, service-oriented approach, whether the customer is a resident with a concern, a developer navigating the process, or a project team working through complex field conditions.
A core focus of the role is development review and construction permitting. You will ensure technical compliance with current codes and ordinances, provide expert plan review and interpretation of City requirements, and help refine the standards, procedures, and ordinances that shape development quality. You will also oversee floodplain development activities and provide timely, defensible technical guidance to inspectors, consulting engineers, developers, and contractors.
On the capital side, you will coordinate and manage the planning, design, bidding, and construction of public works projects and municipal facilities, while supporting the development and implementation of the City’s Capital Improvements Program. This includes managing professional services, conducting site inspections across project phases, supporting easement and right-of-way documentation, and responding to inquiries from the public, City officials, and internal teams. Importantly, this is an essential service role, requiring leadership and availability during emergency situations when the City’s infrastructure and public needs demand it most.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
Six (6) or more years of experience in civil/municipal/public works engineering
Demonstrated experience leading and supervising multiple staff
Proven ability to review plans and specifications, analyze complex problems, and determine practical solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with employees, departments, consultants, developers, other agencies, City officials, and the public
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong experience leading development review and construction permitting, ensuring compliance with City codes, ordinances, and engineering standards
Demonstrated success delivering municipal capital projects end-to-end (planning, design, bidding, construction, closeout)
Working knowledge of stormwater/drainage and floodplain development with the ability to provide clear, defensible technical guidance
Proven ability to lead teams and manage consultants—setting expectations, coordinating across departments, and maintaining schedules and accountability
Licenses and Certifications:
Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain Texas registration within six (6) months of hire
TFMA Floodplain Manager Certification or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire
Must be able to serve as an essential service employee, including availability to provide services during emergency situations
