Assistant Director of Engineering

Join the City of East Moline as a Full-Time Assistant Director of Engineering and elevate your career in a dynamic and impactful role! This onsite position is a perfect opportunity to leverage your Civil Engineering expertise within a vibrant community dedicated to excellence and innovation in municipal services. You will develop construction plans, specifications, bidding and contract documents that profoundly impact local infrastructure and community well-being, all while collaborating with a team of skilled professionals who share your commitment to customer-centric solutions. With a competitive salary range of $97,850.00 - $135,773.00, this role provides a chance to make a difference while being rewarded for your hard work and dedication. You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Illinois Municipal Retirement Pension Plan, Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Holiday Pay, Wellness Plan Participation to Save Money on Health Premiums, and Fitness Center Access. Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to grow your career in East Moline, IL 61244, in a supportive environment that champions problem-solving and integrity.

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Day to day as a Assistant Director of Engineering

As the Assistant Director of Engineering at the City of East Moline, you will work under the general direction of the Director of Engineering to seamlessly plan, direct, and manage the daily activities and operations of the engineering department. This pivotal role not only involves overseeing project execution and ensuring adherence to engineering standards but also requires you to represent the department in the Director's absence. You will be instrumental in fostering a culture of excellence and customer-centricity, contributing to the vision of enhancing community infrastructure and services. Your leadership will be key in guiding a dedicated team towards innovative and effective engineering solutions, all while maintaining the integrity and professionalism that the City of East Moline stands for.

What matters most

To excel as the Assistant Director of Engineering with the City of East Moline, a diverse set of skills and knowledge is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as civil engineering software such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil3D, and Autodesk Revit, is required for effectively managing projects and developing plans. You will need strong capabilities in writing professional and technical reports while possessing a deep understanding of civil engineering principles relevant to public works.

Familiarity with federal, state, and local laws governing public work, along with knowledge of land and engineering survey systems, is crucial for compliance and accuracy. Your ability to utilize GIS software, coupled with knowledge of construction materials and safety standards, will empower you to design and oversee projects effectively. Strong communication and relational skills will be vital in managing a multi-functional department and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Additionally, organizational skills and deductive reasoning will be critical in meeting deadlines and ensuring successful project delivery. Finally, the ability to instruct and supervise technical personnel will further enhance the department's operational excellence.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Skill in the utilization of Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Skill in utilizing civil engineering software including AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil3D, Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Skill in writing professional and technical reports
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the preparation of plans and specifications for a wide variety of public work projects
• Knowledge of the federal, state and local laws regarding Public Works
• Knowledge of land and engineering survey systems, methods and techniques
• Knowledge of computer aided drafting (CAD) and geographic information system (GIS) Software products and their utilization
• Knowledge of construction material and approved standards of safety as related to structural designs and specifications
• Knowledge of city ordinances.
• Knowledge of Brownfield practices.
• Ability to utilize basic functions of ESRI Suite of GIS Software products
• Ability to direct the operations of a multi-functional department; skill in public, employee and labor relations and in maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to read and interpret property surveying with legal descriptions and platting and courthouse research, designing of plans, drafting of plans, specification development, inspection of construction and compilation of payments and documentation.
• Ability to design, draft and compile construction plans, write technical specifications, prepare bidding and contract documents, administrate and oversee construction.
• Ability to make public presentations with the use of technical writing.
• Ability to instruct and supervise technical personnel in the proper methods of engineering.
• Ability to utilize approved engineering methods and standards for the design and construction of municipal public work projects.
• Ability to utilize organizational skills and deductive reasoning to meet deadlines.
• Ability to utilize personal computers and software in order to complete projects.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with those contacted throughout the course of the workday.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, public officials, other government officials, business owners and the public.

Ready to join our team?

If you're ready to take your management skills to the next level and join a team that values hard work and good times, complete our application today!

Salary : $97,850 - $135,773