Civil Engineer II (RF)

Company Overview

A municipal government entity responsible for public infrastructure projects, including roads, sidewalks, parks, wastewater, and stormwater systems. The engineering department oversees project planning, design, construction, and maintenance to ensure the community’s infrastructure meets safety and regulatory standards.

Position Overview

This role involves leading and performing a variety of municipal engineering tasks, including project planning, design, construction oversight, and administration. The Civil Engineer works closely with the Public Works Director/City Engineer and supervises technical staff, contractors, and consultants. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and technical expertise to manage public works projects efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage public works projects valued at $5M
• Supervise and coordinate technical staff in project design and construction
• Prepare project designs, specifications, and contract documents
• Administer project construction contracts, including payments and change orders
• Conduct and oversee inspections of construction sites
• Coordinate grant applications for infrastructure funding
• Review engineering plans and building permit applications
• Manage the use and training of CAD software in the department
• Investigate public concerns, conduct field inspections, and ensure compliance with regulations
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 6–8 years of civil engineering experience, including supervisory roles
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in any state ability to obtain within an Iowa PE license within 6 months
• Valid driver’s license
  
  

Skills: technical expertise,problem-solving,construction oversight,civil engineering,pe,leadership,public works,administration,design,cad software,construction,project planning,infrastructure