Director of Engineering

Overview

The City of Gahanna is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead all municipal engineering functions and oversee the Engineering Department’s staff, operations, and strategic direction. This position is responsible for managing capital improvement projects, reviewing private development plans, overseeing traffic engineering and municipal utilities engineering, and providing technical engineering support to City departments. The Director of Engineering oversees complex infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction and closeout;

develops and administers the departmental budget; ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations; and aligns departmental goals with the City’s strategic plan. The role serves as a key advisor to City leadership, elected officials, boards and commissions, and collaborates with internal departments and external agencies to support safe, reliable, and sustainable infrastructure for the community.

Starting Salary Range:
The starting salary is between the minimum and midpoint of the range ($106,704 annually - $130,728 annually). Candidates will start at the minimum of the range unless their skills, experience, education or other factors exceed the qualifications for the position.

• Lead all municipal engineering functions and oversee the Engineering Department’s staff, operations, and strategic direction.
• Manage capital improvement projects, review private development plans, oversee traffic engineering and municipal utilities engineering, and provide technical engineering support to City departments.
• Oversee complex infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction and closeout; develop and administer the departmental budget; ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations; align departmental goals with the City’s strategic plan.
• Serve as a key advisor to City leadership, elected officials, boards and commissions; collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to support safe, reliable, and sustainable infrastructure for the community.

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering.
• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience leading engineering projects; at least two (2) years of supervisory experience in local, state, or federal government.
• Licensure or Certification Requirements:
  Current and valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract to meet insurability criteria established by the City of Gahanna.

A typical way to qualify is a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering and seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience in a work environment that would demonstrate effectiveness in leading engineering projects and at least two (2) years of supervisory experience in local, state, or federal government. To view the job description for the Director of Engineering

Named one of the best hometowns by Ohio Magazine, Gahanna offers 750+ acres of parkland, vibrant neighborhoods, opportunities for business growth and more. Only eight miles from downtown Columbus and minutes away from the John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Gahanna is a choice location for business and leisure. With a strong emphasis on community, family and fun, Gahanna offers a wide variety of seasonal and special events.