Public Works Engineering Director

City of Waukee; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waukee is seeking an experienced leader to head the Public Works – Engineering Division. You will guide staff, set policy, manage the CIP program, and oversee division budgeting and capital projects.

Ideal candidate has a civil engineering degree, senior-level project oversight experience, and a track record of regulatory compliance and cross-department collaboration in municipal infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• IDOT technician certification for aggregate, PCC, soils, HMA and erosion control or the ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• American Public Works Association (APWA) certified Public Works Professional – Supervision or Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector or the ability to obtain within two years of hire.
• Must possess a valid Iowa Driver’s License and meet the requirements of the City’s motor vehicle policy.
• Able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local codes and regulations governing design and construction of public works projects.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering information sources and in the application of engineering methods.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Engineering Division staff through selection, orientation, training, performance management and discipline according to standard operating procedures, City policy and departmental rules and regulations.
• Develops and directs the Engineering Division policies, procedures, regulations, programs, systems, operations, goals and objectives.
• Oversees the financial aspects of the Engineering Division operations, including accounting for division revenues, approving expenditures, keeping accurate inventory and preparing annual CIP and budget request.
• Reviews plans submitted by consulting engineers and privately owned utility companies to ensure conformance with established requirements.
• Provides direction, coordination and oversight for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), private development projects, environmental, transportation, and construction areas of Public Works involving public and private infrastructure.
• Ensures that public infrastructure and associated right-of-ways/easements are managed and maintained in accordance with State laws and current engineering standards.
• Keeps the Public Works – Engineering Division in compliance with all Federal and State safety standards and regulations.
• Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

APWA Public Works Professional – Supervision

IDOT technician certification for aggregate, PCC, soils, HMA and erosion control

Job description

The City of Waukee is seeking an experienced leader to head the Public Works – Engineering Division. You will guide staff, set policy, manage the CIP program, and oversee division budgeting and capital projects.

Ideal candidate has a civil engineering degree, senior-level project oversight experience, and a track record of regulatory compliance and cross-department collaboration in municipal infrastructure.