Civil Engineer

Saige Partners; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saige Partners in Des Moines seeks an experienced Civil Engineer to lead a diverse portfolio of municipal infrastructure and private-site development projects across Iowa. You will guide projects from concept through design and construction, collaborating with an employee-owned team focused on quality and professional growth.

The role emphasizes strong client relationships, project leadership, and delivering high-quality civil engineering solutions while meeting schedule and budget goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• PE registration in Iowa or ability to obtain registration preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Experience in project management, design, and client coordination.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering projects from concept through design and construction.
• Assist with design of municipal infrastructure and private site development.
• Maintain relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal resources and external partners to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Develop proposals, budgets, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Monitor performance and implement solutions to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulations, and specs.
• Provide project leadership and mentor less-experienced staff.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Team leadership

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Iowa

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead a diverse portfolio of municipal infrastructure and private-sector site development projects throughout Iowa. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects ranging from roadway and utility improvements to commercial and residential site development.

Exposure to a varied portfolio of municipal and private-sector civil engineering projects

The opportunity to collaborate with an experienced, employee-owned team focused on quality and professional development

Meaningful opportunities to expand your technical, project management, and client relationship skills

The resources and support of two established and respected engineering brands

Responsibilities

• Work on and help lead civil engineering projects from initial concept and planning through design and construction
• Assist with the design of municipal infrastructure and private site development projects
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders
• Coordinate internal resources and external partners to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and aligned with client expectations
• Develop project proposals, budgets, schedules, and scopes of work
• Monitor project performance, identify potential issues, and implement solutions to maintain successful project delivery
• Ensure engineering work meets quality standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable industry specifications
• Provide project leadership while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting less-experienced staff

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Iowa, or the ability to obtain registration
• Ideally at least 5 years of progressive civil engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience with project management, design, and client coordination
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and consistently meet project deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach and genuine interest in delivering high‑quality civil engineering solutions