Salary : $80,558.40 - $125,403.20 Annually
Location : 344 West Main Street, Marshall, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Divison: Public Works
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 7/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

Summary of Position

The City of Marshall is seeking to hire an experienced engineering professional for either the Assistant City Engineer or Civil Engineer position. This is a full-time, benefit eligible, exempt position located at City Hall in Marshall, MN. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented professional to work for a city that places a high value on customer service, and takes a team-oriented and collaborative approach to the way we do business.

The successful candidate may be hired as either an Assistant City Engineer or Civil Engineer based on prior experience and technical certifications. Job descriptions and minimum qualifications for each position are shown below.

Compensation and Benefits Package:
Civil Engineer salary range: $80,558.40 - $107,182.40
Assistant City Engineer salary range: $94,286.40 - $125,403.20
The job title and compensation at hire will be based upon the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.

The City offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include: paid leave time (vacation, sick, holidays, etc.), health, dental, and vision insurances, VEBA/HSA accounts with an Employer contribution, Employer paid Life and LTD insurances, a health care savings program, an Employee Assistance Program, deferred compensation options, and a public employee retirement pension plan (PERA). Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after date of hire.

Pre-employment Background Screening:
Employment is conditional upon successful passage of a criminal history background check, reference check, driver's license verification, a pre-employment physical, and pre-employment drug screening.

Application deadline: Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.
ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER ---- SUMMARY OF POSITION
This position manages and oversees the programs and activities of the Engineering personnel; administer and manage city right of way permits, review and approve project plans, develop project specifications and bids, direct project inspection activities, contribute to the development and coordinate implementation of the City's capital improvement programs, assist the Director of Public Works/City Engineer with Public Works Division operations management and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Public Works/City Engineer.

CIVIL ENGINEER ---- SUMMARY OF POSITION
The primary objective of this position is to coordinate various aspects of project development and construction activities associated with public improvement projects, development review, and right-of-way management. This position is responsible to ensure conformance with City specifications, ordinances, and applicable state and federal laws. This position will regularly collaborate with other City departments, outside agencies, developers, consultants, contractors, and other engineers in the implementation of City projects. This position will provide responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Public Works/City Engineer.

**Full job descriptions for each position are available upon request that also include the Knowledge, Skill, and Ability sections.
Essential Functions

ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage and direct all Engineering personnel, contracted staff, and their activities.
   1. Establish division goals and regularly monitor their implementation.
   2. Provide oversight, planning, and direction for staff, and coaches and provides training for assigned employees.
   3. Enforce City and Departmental policies and work rules.
   4. Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide for training of employees. Evaluate and recommend employee training opportunities.
   5. Research equipment, work processes, and procedures that improve staff performance.
   6. Assist in hiring of permanent and temporary employees within the Department.
   7. Establish and maintain a work environment to motivate employees and develop and maintain a proper level of employee discipline. Monitor employee performance and recommend discipline as necessary.
2. Provide management responsibility for all services and activities of the Engineering Department including capital improvements implementation, construction projects and inspections, plan review and contractual agreements.
   1. Plan, manage, coordinate and oversee engineering design, contract administration, and construction oversight for capital improvement and maintenance projects, with emphasis on water and storm water utility projects. Review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures. Evaluate work progress and methods in order to ensure maximum efficiency. Ensure compliance with any additional requirements for State or Federal Aid funded projects.
   2. Provide MnDOT with information concerning annual certification of mileage, annual bridge inspection, and annual needs information on State Aid streets.
   3. Coordinate contracted services relating to assigned work areas, including consulting, oversight, and project review with designers and contractors.
   4. Develop, review, and approve plans, specifications, designs and related documents, reports and studies for City projects. Allocate resources necessary to oversee and ensure conformance with City requirements.
   5. Prepare applications and exhibits for various Financial Aid solicitations.
   6. Perform contract administration and project management using project management software. .
   7. Oversee preparation of special assessment calculations, special assessments, and other detailed financial summaries.
   8. Prepare reports for Director, City Administrator, and City Council as requested.
   9. Manage review and approval of plans and specifications that require permitting from or coordination with the City. Allocate resources necessary to oversee and ensure conformance with City requirements.
   10. Provide outreach to project stakeholders relating to improvement projects through the use of effective communications and meetings.
3. Manage the development and implementation of the Engineering Departments' goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and allocate resources to meet appropriate service levels.
   1. Manage the development and implementation of the City's Surface Water Management Program to meet MS4 Stormwater Permitting requirements.
   2. Assist in developing operating and capital budgets, and maintain assigned work areas within established budgets.
   3. Approve purchases and payroll within assigned work areas.
   4. Evaluate needs for new facilities and equipment.
   5. Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods, procedures, and reporting relationships. Identify opportunities for improvement, and direct the implementation of changes to meet goals and objectives.
4. Provide responsible staff assistance to the Director of Public Works.
   1. Prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
   2. Assist in developing, revising, and implementing Department programs, policies, and procedures.
   3. Contributes in developing the City's Capital Improvement Program.
   4. Coordinate service delivery with Public Works maintenance divisions and other City departments. Confers with City staff and advises on construction, maintenance, and repair of infrastructure.
   5. Provide innovative thinking and emphasizes the use of cost effective ideas to improve the productivity, safety, and performance of Public Works divisions.
   6. Serve as liaison for the Engineering Department with other Public Works Departments, City departments, City Commissions, Marshall Municipal Utilities, outside agencies, and other stakeholders.
   7. Provide information and support to others and coordinate work with other Departments and Divisions, other government agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders.
   8. Respond to complaints, requests for service, and requests for information. Work with residents, businesses, contractors, developers, City officials, and other stakeholders to provide positive resolutions to a wide variety of concerns.
   9. Negotiate and tactfully resolve significant and controversial stakeholder issues and aspects of projects.
   10. Assume the duties of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer in his/her absence.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.
6. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Contributes to coordination activities with Community Services, Public Safety, and other City departments through regular meetings and consultations.
2. Attend and participate in professional group meetings. Maintain professional development and stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering and public works.
3. Report on work activities with the City Council and applicable Commissions as may be required.
4. Develop presentations, reports, correspondence, and communications to enhance understanding of all stakeholders.
5. Perform other duties and assumes other responsibilities that are apparent or assigned.

CIVIL ENGINEER
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists with preparing, designing, and coordinating preliminary and final design for municipal capital improvement and infrastructure projects as assigned, including the preparation of feasibility reports, cost estimates, plans, specifications, advertisements for bids, contracts, acquisition of deeds and easements, project delivery (both developer and city led projects), construction management, detailed contract administration, as-built record plans, and project archiving.
2. Reviews construction plans and specifications for developer-installed public improvements including grading, drainage and erosion control, streets, sidewalks and trails, sanitary sewer, water distribution, and storm sewer for conformance with City standards, specifications, and policies.
3. Assist with overseeing contract construction activities and perform field inspections on public roadway, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water main construction and reconstruction projects, ensuring that the contractor conforms to specifications and plans. Work closely with developers, engineers, contractors, and property owners to address unique or unanticipated field issues.
4. Coordinate contracted services relating to assigned work area, including consulting, oversight, and project review with designers and contractors. Perform project management and contract administration using available software.
5. Responsible for field inspection and verification of compliance with construction documents for all active construction and reconstruction projects and grading permits.
6. Assist with the preparation of special assessment calculations, special assessments. and other detailed financial summaries.
7. Manage the Surface Water Management Program to meet MS4 Stormwater Permitting requirements.
8. Represent the City at preconstruction, construction progress, and neighborhood meetings. Perform outreach to project stakeholders as needed or requested.
9. Serve as a liaison for the Engineering department with other city departments/staff, Marshall Municipal Utilities, City boards/commissions, outside agencies, and other stakeholders.
10. Collect and organize data and prepare reports to meet the Municipal State Aid and MnDOT reporting requirements (i.e., certification of mileage, annual bridge inspection, needs information, traffic volumes, etc.).
11. Under the direction of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer, assist in coordinating the assignment of personnel to provide the most efficient and effective operations with respect to seasonal demands and other variations in workload. Allocate resources as necessary to oversee and ensure conformance with City requirements.
12. Provides technical engineering advice and assistance to other city divisions, including mapping, drawing, and surveying.
13. Respond to requests for information, requests for service, and complaints relating to grading and drainage, existing and proposed public improvements, construction projects, and other related engineering work. Work with residents, businesses, contractors, developers, City officials, and other stakeholders to provide positive resolutions to a wide variety of issues.
14. Review and promptly resolve unanticipated and/or unique problems encountered; negotiate and tactfully resolve significant and controversial stakeholder issues and aspects of projects.
15. Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods, procedures, and equipment. Identify opportunities for improvement.
16. Prepare applications and exhibits for various financial aid solicitations, permits, and grants.
17. Prepare reports for the Director of Public Works/City Engineer, City Administrator, and City Council, as requested.
18. Develop presentations, reports, correspondence, and communications to enhance understanding of all stakeholders.
19. Provide responsible staff assistance to the Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
20. Contribute in the preparation and updating of the City's Capital Improvement Program.
21. Assist in developing operating and capital budgets.
22. Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.
23. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of dut