Public Works Deputy Dir./City Engineer

City of Appleton Wisconsin; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Appleton Wisconsin is seeking a Deputy Director/City Engineer to provide strategic leadership for Engineering, Traffic, and Parking within the Department of Public Works. The role includes directing division managers, guiding capital improvement initiatives, and managing budgets.

The ideal candidate will hold a P.E. license, have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, and at least eight years of progressive leadership experience in public works or civil engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Wisconsin P.E. registration required.
• Eight+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in civil/municipal engineering or public works.
• Strong supervisory, administrative, or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Engineering, Traffic, and Parking within Public Works.
• Lead division managers and capital improvement initiatives; oversee operating and capital budgets.
• Develop strategic and capital improvement plans; evaluate engineering plans and proposals.
• Build partnerships with City officials, regulators, consultants, developers, and the public.

Skills

Public works

Project management

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Wisconsin Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Come join the City of Appleton! Here at the City, you'll have the opportunity to grow and enjoy your best life through challenging work, great teams, training opportunities, and making a lasting impact on the community. We welcome and respect all employees as they are. Come join our teamyou belong here! The City is accepting applications for a full-time Deputy Director/City Engineer. This is a management, professional, and administrative position responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Engineering, Traffic, and Parking functions of the Department of Public Works. This position provides direction and support to division managers, leads departmental planning and capital improvement initiatives, oversees operating and capital budgets, and provides professional engineering and operational guidance to ensure effective delivery of public infrastructure, transportation, parking, and related services. The position also works closely with City leadership, elected officials, other City departments, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, developers, and community stakeholders on capital projects, policies, development proposals, and service improvements. The incumbent works under the general direction of the Director of Public Works. Qualifications This position requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, Wisconsin Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration, and a minimum of eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in civil or municipal engineering, public works, project management, or a related field, including significant supervisory, administrative, or leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of municipal engineering, public infrastructure, transportation, and public rights-of-way, and the ability to lead professional and technical staff, develop strategic and capital improvement plans, manage budgets, oversee complex projects, evaluate engineering plans and proposals, and build effective partnerships with City officials, employees, contractors, developers, regulatory agencies, and the public. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and the ability to balance technical, operational, financial, regulatory, and community considerations. The ability to maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.