Salary: $112,818.24 Annually
Location : Lauderhill, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-0924
Department: Development Services Department
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Statement of Job
The purpose of this position is to plan, organize, direct, and manage the professional engineering programs, projects, and services of the City of Lauderhill, under the general direction of the Development Services Director or designee. The City Engineer directs the design, review, permitting, and construction of the City's infrastructure, including streets, stormwater, water, sewer, traffic, and public facilities, assists in the administration of the City's Capital Improvement Program, oversees the engineering review of private development, and serves as the City's principal technical authority and advisor on engineering matters. This is a management classification distinguished by broad independent judgment, responsible for professional and technical processes and accountability for programs that affect multiple departments and Citywide operations. Performs other work as requested.
Essential Functions
The following duties are representative of work performed in this classification. Additional duties may be assigned. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.
Engineering Program Management & Leadership
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Supplemental Questions
Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.
Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.
Applicant Screening
Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.
Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This class description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Lauderhill and an employee and is subject to change by the City as its needs and requirements change. The City of Lauderhill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City's hiring process. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
Additional Requirements/Environmental Factors
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Schedule Requirements: Works a varied, exempt schedule and may be required to attend night and evening events and/or meetings. Driving Requirements: The ability to drive and operate a personal or City vehicle to travel to construction sites, project locations, and meetings throughout and outside the City, and to enter and exit the vehicle various times throughout the day. Physical Requirements: Tasks are primarily performed in an office setting and involve light physical effort, with periodic field work at construction sites and project locations that may require some combination of walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light to moderate weight (10-20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation. Sensory Requirements: The ability to perceive and differentiate audio and/or visual cues or signals, and to perceive and differentiate depths, colors, and textures relevant to plan review and field inspection. Communication: The ability to effectively communicate with City employees, officials, stakeholders, and the general public, verbally and in writing, to deliver and explain information in a variety of technical and professional languages, and to prepare written correspondence, documents, reports, and analyses using proper format, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Data Utilization: The ability to synthesize, hypothesize, and theorize concerning data and information involving modification of existing policies, strategies, and methods to meet unique or unusual conditions, and to do so within the context of established engineering principles and management practices. Mathematical Aptitude: The ability to perform advanced mathematical operations, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus, and to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures as applied to engineering analysis and design. Functional Reasoning: The ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Situational Reasoning: The ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the direction, control, and planning of an entire program or set of programs. Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed primarily indoors, with periodic field exposure to adverse environmental conditions (i.e., heat, rain, sunlight, humidity, noise, dust, odors, fumes, machinery, and/or traffic and construction hazards).
Managerial
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Please select the highest level of education you have obtained:
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In the space provided below, please write in which field your degree is in. If you do not have a degree, please write "N/A".
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Please select the number of years of experience you have in municipal engineering:
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Please select the number of years of experience you have in supervisory or administrative responsibility:
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Please write which municipal or government setting you have obtained your experience.
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Are you registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Florida, or have the ability to obtain Florida registration by endorsement/comity within six (6) months of hire?
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Do you have - or are you eligible for - immediate issuance for a valid State of Florida driver's license?
08
Are you requesting Veterans' Preference? If you are requesting Veterans' Preference points, please upload a copy of your supporting documentation to the "Attachments" section by selecting '"Add supplemental attachment." Veterans' Preference points will be awarded only if all minimum requirements as listed on the Job Posting are met and supporting documentation is submitted at the time of application.
09
On the job posting that you are applying for, the annual rate was listed as $112,818.24. Would you consider this figure pending an in-person interview and successful completion of our pre-employment requirements?
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The schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday, from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Do you have any scheduling conflicts that would prevent you from working the required schedule for this position?
11
The following is YES or NO question, meaning that it does not require you to specify "with" or "without." Are you able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation?
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What was it about the City Engineer position in the Development Services Department at the City of Lauderhill that attracted you to apply?
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Based on your review of the job description, what is your understanding of the essential functions of the City Engineer position?
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Why are you considering leaving your current position? OR (If not currently employed) Why did you leave your most recent position?
Required Question
Location : Lauderhill, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-0924
Department: Development Services Department
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Statement of Job
The purpose of this position is to plan, organize, direct, and manage the professional engineering programs, projects, and services of the City of Lauderhill, under the general direction of the Development Services Director or designee. The City Engineer directs the design, review, permitting, and construction of the City's infrastructure, including streets, stormwater, water, sewer, traffic, and public facilities, assists in the administration of the City's Capital Improvement Program, oversees the engineering review of private development, and serves as the City's principal technical authority and advisor on engineering matters. This is a management classification distinguished by broad independent judgment, responsible for professional and technical processes and accountability for programs that affect multiple departments and Citywide operations. Performs other work as requested.
Essential Functions
The following duties are representative of work performed in this classification. Additional duties may be assigned. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.
Engineering Program Management & Leadership
- Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the engineering programs, functions, and staff of the City; establishes goals, objectives, policies, priorities, and work standards for the Engineering Division.
- Serves as the City's chief engineering authority and principal engineering advisor to the Development Services Director, City Manager, City Commission, boards, and department directors on complex and sensitive engineering matters.
- Supervises professional, para-professional, technical, and administrative staff directly or through subordinate supervisors, as assigned; selects, trains, assigns, and evaluates personnel; establishes and monitors performance objectives; and initiates corrective and disciplinary action consistent with City policy.
- Develops, administers, and monitors the Engineering Division budget; forecasts staffing, equipment, materials, and resource needs; approves expenditures; and implements mid-year adjustments.
- Maintains awareness of current developments, laws, regulations, and best practices in municipal engineering; recommends modifications to City engineering standards, policies, and procedures accordingly.
- Assists in the development, implementation, and administration of the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including engineering design, survey, field assessment, and construction management for public infrastructure.
- Oversees the preparation and review of plans, specifications, cost estimates, engineering reports, contract documents, and proposed ordinances submitted by City staff and consulting engineers.
- Selects, oversees, and evaluates consulting engineering services; prepares requests for proposals; negotiates and administers professional service agreements; and provides technical direction and interpretation to consultants and contractors.
- Directs and reviews construction inspection activities to ensure that City projects comply with approved plans, specifications, codes, standards, and schedules.
- Identifies infrastructure needs and formulates long-range plans for the community's streets, stormwater, utilities, traffic, and public facilities in coordination with other management personnel.
- Directs and oversees the engineering review of private development, subdivision, platting, site plan, easement, and right-of-way applications to ensure compliance with City codes, engineering and design standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Serves as the Engineering representative on the City's Development Review Committee and in the land development and permitting process; establishes, reviews, and enforces conditions of approval.
- Reviews and approves plats, plans, drainage, and site development documents; interprets and enforces engineering codes, criteria, ordinances, and design standards; and recommends updates to the City's engineering standards and land development regulations.
- Serves as, or directs, the City's Traffic Engineering function, including the design, operation, and management of the transportation network, traffic signal systems, and traffic control systems.
- Ensures that the impacts of land use actions and development on City infrastructure are properly evaluated, mitigated, and documented.
- Coordinates the City's engineering activities with other City departments and with public agencies, utilities, regulatory bodies, and private entities.
- Prepares and presents complex and technical reports, studies, and recommendations to the City Manager, City Commission, boards, professional organizations, and the public.
- Responds to and resolves inquiries and complaints from residents, businesses, developers, contractors, and officials regarding engineering matters, exercising sound customer service and conflict resolution.
- Serves as liaison and City representative on boards, committees, and intergovernmental matters as required.
- Attends conferences, seminars, and training to maintain technical and professional development and to maintain professional registration.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university; AND
- Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional municipal engineering experience, including three (3) years of supervisory or administrative responsibility; AND
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Florida, or the ability to obtain Florida registration by endorsement/comity within six (6) months of hire; AND
- Valid State of Florida Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
- Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Florida.
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.
- Experience with South Florida municipal stormwater, utility, and transportation systems and with regional regulatory agencies (e.g., SFWMD, FDOT, Broward County, DERM).
Supplemental Questions
Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.
Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.
Applicant Screening
Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.
Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This class description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Lauderhill and an employee and is subject to change by the City as its needs and requirements change. The City of Lauderhill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City's hiring process. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
Additional Requirements/Environmental Factors
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and municipal engineering as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of streets, stormwater, water, sewer, traffic, and public facilities.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations governing municipal engineering, land development, surveying, and construction.
- Knowledge of Capital Improvement Program development and administration, public budgeting, and public contracting and procurement.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision, personnel management, and organizational leadership.
- Knowledge of traffic engineering and transportation systems design and operations.
- Skill in reviewing and interpreting engineering plans, specifications, surveys, plats, and technical reports, and in applying engineering standards to field and development conditions.
- Skill in project and construction management and in administering professional service and construction contracts.
- Ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of professional, technical, and office support staff.
- Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment on complex and sensitive engineering matters.
- Ability to prepare and present clear, concise technical reports and recommendations to elected officials, boards, and the public.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials, staff, outside agencies, developers, and the public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Schedule Requirements: Works a varied, exempt schedule and may be required to attend night and evening events and/or meetings. Driving Requirements: The ability to drive and operate a personal or City vehicle to travel to construction sites, project locations, and meetings throughout and outside the City, and to enter and exit the vehicle various times throughout the day. Physical Requirements: Tasks are primarily performed in an office setting and involve light physical effort, with periodic field work at construction sites and project locations that may require some combination of walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light to moderate weight (10-20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation. Sensory Requirements: The ability to perceive and differentiate audio and/or visual cues or signals, and to perceive and differentiate depths, colors, and textures relevant to plan review and field inspection. Communication: The ability to effectively communicate with City employees, officials, stakeholders, and the general public, verbally and in writing, to deliver and explain information in a variety of technical and professional languages, and to prepare written correspondence, documents, reports, and analyses using proper format, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Data Utilization: The ability to synthesize, hypothesize, and theorize concerning data and information involving modification of existing policies, strategies, and methods to meet unique or unusual conditions, and to do so within the context of established engineering principles and management practices. Mathematical Aptitude: The ability to perform advanced mathematical operations, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus, and to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures as applied to engineering analysis and design. Functional Reasoning: The ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Situational Reasoning: The ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the direction, control, and planning of an entire program or set of programs. Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed primarily indoors, with periodic field exposure to adverse environmental conditions (i.e., heat, rain, sunlight, humidity, noise, dust, odors, fumes, machinery, and/or traffic and construction hazards).
Managerial
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Please select the highest level of education you have obtained:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree or higher
- None apply to me
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In the space provided below, please write in which field your degree is in. If you do not have a degree, please write "N/A".
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Please select the number of years of experience you have in municipal engineering:
- I have one (1) year but less than three (3) years experience
- I have three (3) years but less than seven (7) years experience
- I have seven (7) years or more experience
- I do not have any experience
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Please select the number of years of experience you have in supervisory or administrative responsibility:
- I have one (1) year experience
- I have two (2) years experience
- I have three (3) or more years experience
- I do not have any experience
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Please write which municipal or government setting you have obtained your experience.
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Are you registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Florida, or have the ability to obtain Florida registration by endorsement/comity within six (6) months of hire?
- Yes, I am registered
- No, I am not registered, but I am willing to obtain registration within six (6) months of hire
- No, I am not registered and I am not willing to obtain registration
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Do you have - or are you eligible for - immediate issuance for a valid State of Florida driver's license?
- Yes
- No
08
Are you requesting Veterans' Preference? If you are requesting Veterans' Preference points, please upload a copy of your supporting documentation to the "Attachments" section by selecting '"Add supplemental attachment." Veterans' Preference points will be awarded only if all minimum requirements as listed on the Job Posting are met and supporting documentation is submitted at the time of application.
- No, I am not requesting Veterans' Preference.
- Yes, I am a Disabled Veteran who served on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces and who presently has an existing service-connected disability that is compensable under public laws administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), or am receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension by reason of public laws administered by the DVA and the Department of Defense (DoD). Please upload (1) DD Form 214 and (2) documentation from DoD or DVA establishing that you have a service-connected disability.
- Yes, I am the spouse of a Veteran who has a total and permanent service-connected disability; or who is missing in action, captured in line of duty by a hostile force, or detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power. Please upload (1) an Award Letter stating that the Veteran is entitled to benefits under Chapter 35 from the VA or the DoD, (2) an identification card issued by the DoD, (3) evidence of marriage to the Veteran, and (4) a statement that you are still married to the Veteran at the time of application.
- Yes, I am a Wartime Veteran, who has served at least one day during that Wartime period as defined in section 1.01(14), F.S., or who has been awarded a campaign or expeditionary medal. Active duty for training shall not be allowed for eligibility under this category. Please upload (1) DD Form 214 confirming service during Wartime period.
- Yes, I am the un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability. Please upload (1) documentation from the VA indicating the Veteran's cause of death and (2) evidence of marriage to the Veteran at the time of death.
- Yes, I am the mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the DoD. Please upload (1) documentation from the DoD showing the death of service member while on-duty status under combat-related conditions or the DVA certifying the service-connected death of the Veteran and (2) evidence of marriage or court documents establishing the Guardianship.
- Yes, I am a Veteran as defined in section 1.01(14), F.S. The term "Veteran" is defined as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released therefrom under honorable conditions only or who later received an upgraded discharge under honorable conditions. "Active Duty for Training" does not qualify for VP. Please upload (1) DD Form 214.
- Yes, I am a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or The Florida National Guard. Please upload (1) a signed memorandum from their military supervisor confirming their Active status in the Reserves or Guard.
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On the job posting that you are applying for, the annual rate was listed as $112,818.24. Would you consider this figure pending an in-person interview and successful completion of our pre-employment requirements?
- Yes
- No
10
The schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday, from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Do you have any scheduling conflicts that would prevent you from working the required schedule for this position?
- Yes
- No
11
The following is YES or NO question, meaning that it does not require you to specify "with" or "without." Are you able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation?
- Yes
- No
12
What was it about the City Engineer position in the Development Services Department at the City of Lauderhill that attracted you to apply?
13
Based on your review of the job description, what is your understanding of the essential functions of the City Engineer position?
14
Why are you considering leaving your current position? OR (If not currently employed) Why did you leave your most recent position?
Required Question