City Engineer

Pracademic Partners, LLC; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NYSLRS retirement

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid leave and retirement benefits

Employer Assisted Housing Program

Job summary

The City of Rochester is seeking an experienced City Engineer to lead the Bureau of Architecture and Engineering and to shape Rochester's public infrastructure portfolio. The role requires guiding the planning, design, and construction of major projects while collaborating with officials, partners, and residents to enhance mobility, safety, and quality of life.

The ideal candidate will hold or be able to obtain a New York PE license, bring substantial municipal leadership experience, and

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE), or the ability to obtain New York licensure.
• Progressive leadership experience in municipal engineering, public works, transportation, infrastructure, or consulting.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex capital projects.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational leadership skills.
• A commitment to public service and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Bureau of Architecture and Engineering.
• Oversee planning, design, and construction of complex public infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with elected officials, community partners, consultants, and residents to improve public spaces and mobility.
• Direct and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and architects to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

PE licensure

Municipal leadership

Capital projects delivery

Stakeholder collaboration

Public works experience

Public communication

Job description

The City of Rochester is seeking an experienced engineering leader to serve as its next City Engineer.

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of New York's most diverse municipal engineering portfolios while helping implement the Rochester 2034 Masterplan and guide transformative initiatives such as ROC the Riverway, the Inner Loop North Transformation Project, neighborhood infrastructure improvements, historic preservation, environmental restoration, complete streets, and major capital investments that will shape Rochester for generations.

As City Engineer, you'll provide strategic leadership for the Bureau of Architecture and Engineering, oversee a talented multidisciplinary team of engineering and architectural professionals, direct the planning, design, and construction of complex public infrastructure projects, and collaborate with elected officials, community partners, consultants, and residents to improve the places where people live, work, and connect.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE), or the ability to obtain New York licensure
• Progressive leadership experience in municipal engineering, public works, transportation, infrastructure, or consulting
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex capital projects
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational leadership skills
• A commitment to public service and engineering excellence

The anticipated hiring range is $116,114–$153,104. The City also offers an outstanding executive benefits package, including participation in the New York State & Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid leave, deferred compensation, tuition assistance, and an Employer Assisted Housing Program for eligible employees. Please note: City Residency will be required within one year of hire.

If you're looking for an opportunity to build infrastructure, develop talented professionals, and leave a lasting mark on one of New York's great cities, we'd love to hear from you.

A recruitment brochure can be found HERE.

For more on why this is a great opportunity, watch our recruitment video: https://youtu.be/ARAamLnBFeY

For questions or nominations, contact:

Dr. Ian M. Coyle, ICMA-CM