Design Engineer

City of Moline; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Moline is seeking a Design Engineer to plan and deliver high-quality public infrastructure. You will design streets, utilities, parks, and other municipal projects under the Assistant Director of Engineering, preparing plans, specs, permits, and estimates while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires CAD and GIS proficiency, collaboration with staff and consultants, and involvement from concept through construction on capital projects. A PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles for municipal streets, utilities, and public infrastructure.
• Knowledge of ADA, IDOT, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience designing municipal infrastructure with CAD tools.
• Experience with GIS data integration for engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Design plans and calculations for streets, utilities, parks, and other municipal projects.
• Develop drawings from schematic to as-built for public works.
• Incorporate safety and regulatory requirements into designs.
• Coordinate survey data and integrate into design software.
• Prepare project specifications, bid docs, and cost estimates.
• Submit state/federal permit docs for projects.
• Perform Phase I/II engineering for federally funded projects.
• Coordinate with inspectors, contractors, and city staff.
• Review external development plans for city standards compliance.
• Support capital improvement planning with scopes and budgets.
• Prepare technical reports and studies.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Municipal Design

Project Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Mathematical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

DESIGN ENGINEER

The City of Moline, Illinois

SALARY:

• $42.27 - $61.29 Hourly
• $87,925.14 - $127,491.31 Annually

SCHEDULE:

• Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

• This position is open until filled. The first review of applications will be Monday, August 24, 2026.

WHO ARE WE?

The City of Moline is a welcoming, hardworking community located along the Mississippi River in the heart of the Quad Cities. With a population of just over 42,000, Moline offers the perfect mix of small-town feel and big-city convenience.

As a full-service city, we're here to provide great services, support local growth, and make Moline a great place to live, work, and visit. We're proud of our team and the work we do to keep our city running smoothly.

When you join the City of Moline, you become part of a group that values making a difference in the community. We're all about doing good work and helping each other succeed.

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE:

As a Design Engineer, you'll contribute directly to the planning and delivery of high-quality public infrastructures that serves the City's residents and businesses. Working under the direction of the Assistant Director of Engineering, you'll design streets, utilities, parks, and other public works projects by applying sound engineering principles, City standards, and regulatory requirements, including ADA, IDOT, and Complete Streets policies. Your work will support capital improvement projects from concept through construction by preparing accurate plans, specifications, permits, and cost estimates, coordinating with internal staff, consultants, and contractors, and ensuring designs are safe, compliant, and constructible. Through thoughtful problem-solving, technical expertise, and collaboration, you'll help deliver durable, efficient, and community-focused infrastructure solutions for the City.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Design and prepare plans, drawings, and engineering calculations for streets, utilities, parks, parking lots, and other municipal infrastructure projects.
• Develop schematic, preliminary, construction, and as-built drawings for City public works projects.
• Identify and incorporate safety, ADA, IDOT, Complete Streets, traffic calming, and local regulatory requirements into project designs.
• Coordinate survey needs and integrate survey data into design and drafting software.
• Prepare project specifications, contract documents, bid manuals, and cost estimates.
• Generate and submit required State and Federal permit applications and documentation for capital improvement projects.
• Perform Phase I and Phase II engineering for federally funded projects in coordination with IDOT and the Federal Highway Administration.
• Coordinate with inspectors, contractors, consultants, and City staff to ensure designs comply with plans, codes, and safety standards.
• Review private development plans and externally prepared engineering projects for compliance with City standards.
• Support capital improvement planning by developing project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of engineering designs through analysis, problem-solving, and application of sound engineering principles.
• Prepare technical reports, studies, and documentation related to public works projects.
• Participate on City committees, including Complete Streets and Traffic Committees, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to municipal streets, utilities, drainage, and public infrastructure.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, standards, and permitting requirements, including ADA and IDOT requirements.
• Skill in preparing engineering designs, plans, specifications, and construction documents for public works projects.
• Skill in using computer-aided design and drafting software, preferably AutoCAD, and GIS applications such as the ArcGIS Suite.
• Skill in organizing, managing, and reporting on multiple engineering projects while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Ability to perform advanced mathematical and analytical computations related to engineering design and problem solving
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to staff, contractors, officials, and the public.
• Ability to analyze plans and proposals prepared by others, identify issues, and ensure compliance with City standards and policies.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, construction engineering, engineering technology, or a related field.
• Experience in the design and drafting of municipal infrastructure projects, including streets, utilities, and public works facilities.
• Experience using computer-aided design and drafting software for municipal infrastructure applications, preferably AutoCAD.
• Experience with GIS applications and data integration related to engineering design and mapping preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Illinois driver's license or equivalent
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salary/Compensation: $87,925 - $127,491 per year