City engineer, Environmental Engineer

Overview

Schedule Standard hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; a four 10-hour day schedule may be available.

Job Title City Engineer
Department Engineering
FLSA Status Exempt
Division Engineering
Reports To Engineering Director
Classification Full-time Regular
Requisition 1675
Hiring Range $-$/year
Opening Date Thursday, February 19, 2026
Closing Date Open Until Filled

Schedule Standard hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; a four 10-hour day schedule may be available.

NATURE OF WORK: The City Engineer is under general direction and manages the activities and operations of the Engineering Division; responsible for a variety of work assignments related to civil engineering, surveying, drafting, technical studies, report preparation, and production of maps, drawings, plans, and details for streets, water, wastewater, irrigation, traffic control, and storm drainage facilities.

• Employee possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform all the essential duties of the job safely and satisfactorily, including, but not limited to municipal governance, teamwork, problem-solving, relationship-building, customer service, detail oriented, technology/equipment proficiency, policy adherence, time management, result-orientation, research and analyzing data, decision-making, self-motivation, stewardship, integrity, and upholding our EDGE core values.
• Ability to listen to, read, understand, and communicate the English language both orally and in writing so others can understand, such as correspondence, report writing, and emails.
• To support consistent high-quality service for our community and each other, it is the expectation of all employees to be punctual and have good attendance and to communicate effectively for scheduling conflicts or when taking leave according to city policy.
• Oversees and performs professional engineering services for development review of public improvements; oversees the design and construction of capital improvement projects for various City departments.
• Supervises design, review, and inspection of private and City construction projects to ensure compliance with City standards and specifications, including streets, pavement design, drainage design, landscaping, utilities, grading, and related items.
• Reviews the work of consultants and ensures the timely completion of projects within the established budget. Reviews and advises on contract change orders.
• Provides reviews for annexations, platting, developer’s agreements, and related development requirements and agreements.
• Meets with developers, design engineers, and contractors, to resolve design and construction issues to meet City’s standards and specifications.
• Performs and oversees engineering studies and calculations for possible infrastructure construction by the City; reviews and approves construction plans, drainage reports, and utility studies. Prepares and delivers graphic presentations and illustrations for reports and studies.
• Develops and monitors annual work plans for capital improvement and development review sections. Resolves technical problems related to the design and construction of capital improvements.
• Represents the City in meetings with professional organizations, other public agencies, and the public; serves on City Manager appointed committees; meets and confers with groups and organizations concerning municipal issues and services assists City Leadership in assessing local needs and updating the strategic plan for the future of the department, the City, and the community.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of federal and state laws, local statutes, ordinances, standards, procedures, and trends related to division’s functions, and ensures their implementation.
• Performs the duties of Floodplain Administrator or supervises City designated Floodplain Administrator.
• Represents the City in regional groups concerning transportation, water quality, air quality, and stormwater management. Serves as the City representative on various boards.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, drafting techniques, equipment, materials, and procedures.
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