Civil Engineer - Public Works (PE)

What You’ll Do

• Serve as Engineer of Record for municipal clients, ensuring the integrity and success of public infrastructure projects.
• Act as the municipal representative for review, plan approval, construction management, and project closeout of development or planning projects prepared by other professional engineers.
• Attend and actively participate in pre-application, pre-construction, Planning Commission, and City Council meetings.
• Assist municipal clients with budgeting, planning, and rate studies.
• Support municipal clients in modifying Public Works ordinances, design standards, and construction specifications.
• Help develop competitive grant applications for public infrastructure funding.
• Review development applications and provide written recommendations and/or conditions of approval based on applicable standards.
• Review and provide feedback on construction documents to ensure compliance with municipal and regulatory requirements.
• Support clients with development agreements with private developers.
• Provide design, preparation of, and technical solicitation for public improvement projects, including construction plans, bid documents, procurement, and construction oversight.
• Oversee project management and construction observation for public improvement projects of varying size and complexity.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on public infrastructure projects.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, GIS, and project management tools.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, construction methods, and regulatory requirements for public infrastructure and site development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration and public engagement.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
• Able to manage multiple projects and teams while meeting deadlines.
• You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.

Nice To Have

• Strong experience in private development design and/or QA/QC review.
• In-depth understanding of public infrastructure regulations and construction practices.
• Knowledge of municipal budgeting and master planning processes.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive problem-solving mindset.