Engineering Design & Project Manager

City of Davenport, Iowa; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Davenport, Iowa is seeking a civil engineering professional to manage engineering contracts and oversee projects using CAD software. The candidate will develop and implement CAD standards and lead training initiatives. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including a pension plan and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plan

457 Deferred Compensation plan

13 paid holidays

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of engineering experience with project management.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Administers the plan review process and manages engineering contracts.
• Design and manage civil work using CAD software.
• Performs project management duties for capital improvement projects.

Skills

Computer-aided drafting and design

Effective communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer-aided design, drafting, or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Civil 3D

Job description

Administers the plan review process, manages engineering contracts, manages projects, and designs civil work using CAD software.

The City of Davenport offers a comprehensive benefit package. The cost for a family plan for medical, dental, vision, and prescription is only $98.61 per month for 2025 and starts on the first day of employment.

The City also offers the following benefits (subject to change):

• Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation – The City will contribute 5% of the employee’s income to his/her 457 account if the employee contributes at least 1% (applicable to non-bargaining, management exempt employees)
• 13 paid holidays
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Develops, implements, and monitors CAD design standards and procedures to meet team needs.

Manages CAD configurations, settings, and setups for the design team.

Identifies opportunities for improving the design team CAD skills and hosts or provides related training and/or resources.

Designs public construction projects, including work on construction plans, specifications, preliminary and final costs and materials, engineering calculations, and computations on volume, strength, capacity, etc.

Identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for increasing CAD-related workflow efficiencies.

Recommends CAD-related best practices for solutions to meet design team needs.

Performs project management duties for assigned capital improvement projects.

Prepares and checks grade sheets for paving, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer projects.

Coordinates the relocation of utilities. Issues approved grade sheets to contractors and inspectors.

Supplies project information and record information to the public.

Assists in updating records.

Assists in data gathering, citizen response, project management, etc., as needed.

Bachelor’s degree in computer-aided design, drafting, or engineering plus four (4) years of progressively responsible drafting and sub-professional engineering experience, including some project management experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain throughout the duration of employment.

Must pass a background check as prescribed by the City of Davenport.

Must reside in Iowa or Illinois within two (2) years of hire and maintain residency throughout employment.

Comprehensive Knowledge of:

Modern civil engineering practices and principles.

Reviewing complex plans, specifications, and engineering drawings for purpose, intent, completeness, and constructability.

Interpreting and enforcing City Codes, Ordinances, and contracts fairly, with firmness, tact, and impartiality.

Analyzing problems and identifying alternative solutions, and implementing recommendations supporting design, construction, budget, and schedule goals.

The principles and practices of planning related to urban facilities and area development.

Common planning, development, and redevelopment regulations, ordinances, and procedures.

Considerable Knowledge of:

Construction inspections, basic survey principles, and project specification development.

Materials, workmanship, and methods used in construction projects.

Preparation of organized construction documents.

Considerable Skill in:

Computer-aided drafting and design, experience with Civil 3D preferred.

Effective communication, both verbally and in writing, using technical and non-technical language.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relations with City departments and the public.

Project management.

Working Skills in:

Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.