Civil Design Engineer Supervisor

The Civil Design Engineer oversees engineering work for Public Works programs and capital projects, including planning, design, and construction. Responsibilities include managing staff in design, survey, and material testing; ensuring regulatory compliance, leading infrastructure projects, and handling engineering administration. This role collaborates with city departments, developers, consultants, and the public while conducting occasional site inspections.

The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. 

Public Infrastructure & Capital Projects Management*

• Lead design and management of public infrastructure and capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Conduct planning, engineering analysis, and preliminary design for projects, including material specifications and layouts.

• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, permitting, and bid preparation for infrastructure projects.

• Serve as Project Manager and licensed Engineer, conducting site visits and ensuring compliance.

• Manage consultant work progress and deliverables.

Plan Review & Approval*

• Manage and approve capital improvement project plans and specifications.

• Ensure projects meet engineering standards and negotiate changes with developers and consultants.

Engineering Administration & Research*

• Maintain infrastructure records, maps, and condition inspection programs.

• Conduct research, cost estimates, feasibility studies, and provide technical recommendations.

• Oversee procurement and project delivery methods.

City Engineering Standards & Regulations*

• Lead updates to City Engineering Standards and Standard Detail Plates.

• Ensure compliance with public works regulations and research new products/methods.

• Oversee periodic review and revision of engineering standards.
  

Leadership & Employee Management*

• Direct and supervise staff in design, survey, and materials divisions, providing work direction and performance management.

• Oversee hiring, onboarding, coaching, and employee development in partnership with HR.

• Assist in budget planning and strategic priorities for the division.

Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

*Essential Functions

Education and Experience 
A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal engineering practices and principles. 

Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D.

OR 

An equivalent combination of education to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be substituted for the required amount of experience.

If this work interests you but you are unsure if you meet all the job requirements listed above, please apply anyway! Your experience is likely more applicable to the role than you think, and the City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but a variety of lived experience to the team. 

Licenses and/or Certifications
Valid driver's license.
A Professional Engineer's designation within six months of hire. 

Desirable Qualifications
Demonstrated project management experience.
Experience with specialized design software such as XPSWMM and HydroCAD
Experience with OneOffice by RTVision, or other construction project management software.
Supervisory experience leading technical and/or professional employees. 

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below: 

Frequent demands: sitting, walking, reaching, handling, fine dexterity 
Occasional demands: standing, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling 

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include sight, hearing, touch and smell 

Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:

Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
Vibration (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)
Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals
Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
Walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites)
Work at heights (such as on scaffolding or ladders)
Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors, mowers)

Salary : $106,719 - $156,939