Engineer III

1 week ago


West Des Moines, Iowa, United States City of West Des Moines Full time $98,858 - $148,288 per year

Civil Service Status

This is NOT a Civil Service position

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Weekend and Overtime Work as Required

Tentative Start Date

TBD

Job Summary

Full pay range for this position is $98,858 - $148,288.

Resident Construction Engineer (Engineer III) is a senior-level engineering position responsible for overseeing complex municipal infrastructure projects. This role provides technical expertise, project management, and leadership skills. An Engineer III will supervise a team of engineers, technicians, and consultants, serve as a primary point of contact for project stakeholders, and coordinate with other city departments, contractors, consultants, and the public to ensure successful project delivery.

The position that is vacant is for a Resident Construction Engineer that is responsible for overseeing and managing construction projects for the City's civil infrastructure, including roads, sewers, bridges, and other infrastructure improvements. The Resident Construction Engineer ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations. The role involves a combination of technical oversight, field supervision, communication, and coordination with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, the public, and other stakeholders.

Deadline to Apply

Open until filled

Job Description

Engineer III

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
  • Four years of progressively responsible experience in engineering or architecture, with a focus on municipal infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, utilities, sanitary sewer, stormwater management and other public improvements
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa, or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months
  • Iowa DOT certifications (e.g., materials inspection, quality assurance) are preferred

Steps to Apply

  1. Profile : You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System.

  2. Attachments : You must attach the following documents to your profile under the Apply For Job section (attachments are job specific, once you click Finish & Apply you will not be able to add any additional documents):

a) Cover Letter

b) Resume

  1. Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses : Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold.

  2. Applying for Position : Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.)

If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at

Physical/Drug Testing

Post offer, pre-employment physical and drug test are required.


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