City Engineer – Infrastructure & Floodplain Leader

US Lawns; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PERSI Retirement

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Job summary

The City of Pocatello is seeking a City Engineer to lead the Engineering Department in designing, constructing, and managing public infrastructure and capital projects. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with consultants while ensuring compliance with all regulations.

This role requires a PE license in Idaho, 6–8 years of civil engineering experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Idaho required.
• Six (6) to eight (8) years of civil engineering experience required.
• Two (2) years of supervisory/management experience preferred; not required.
• Certification as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) preferred but must be attained within six months of hire date.
• Valid Idaho driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Directs Engineering staff in planning, design, and implementation of infrastructure projects and capital improvements, in-house and through outside consultants.
• Oversees compliance with local, state, and federal engineering regulations.
• Serves as the City’s designated Floodplain Administrator per federal and municipal requirements.
• Evaluates subdivision and site development proposals to ensure engineering and code compliance.
• Coordinates projects involving multiple funding sources and procurement regulations.
• Determines whether projects are managed in-house or outsourced; prepares and evaluates bid documents, awards contracts, and ensures construction meets design, safety, and code requirements.
• Selects and supervises consulting engineers and monitors their contractual obligations.
• Oversees land and easement acquisition, including legal and permitting requirements.
• Obtains necessary project permits from federal, state, and local authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

The City of Pocatello is seeking a City Engineer to lead the Engineering Department in designing, constructing, and managing public infrastructure and capital projects. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with consultants while ensuring compliance with all regulations.

This role requires a PE license in Idaho, 6–8 years of civil engineering experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.