Civil Engineer IV - Community Development

Job Description

Anticipated Hiring Range: $118,482 - $149,032 annually

Full Salary Range: $118,482 - $171,799 annually

Job Summary

The Civil Engineer IV serves as a senior leader within the City's engineering and public works functions, providing strategic oversight, technical expertise, and executive-level project management. This position directs complex infrastructure and capital improvement programs, guides departmental policy, manages high-profile projects, and represents the City in interactions with elected officials, regulatory agencies, and the public. The role includes leadership over engineering teams and coordination across departments to ensure efficient, sustainable, and code-compliant delivery of public infrastructure projects.

Experience, Education, and Skills

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Seven (7) years of direct relevant experience required.
• Supervisor experience.
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE).

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Fifteen (15) + years of experience in municipal engineering or related work experience.
• Experience with GIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, hydraulic modeling (InfoWater software), and ArcGIS Pro.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expert knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods for municipal infrastructure, including public works, water, and wastewater systems.
• Extensive understanding of municipal codes, ordinances, regulatory compliance, and environmental standards.
• In-depth knowledge of capital improvement planning, project management, budgeting, and strategic infrastructure development.
• Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, SW Modeling Software (one or more), financial analysis, and advanced project management software.
• Knowledge of public sector operations, long-range planning, and interdepartmental coordination.
• Advanced project management skills, including multi-project oversight, resource allocation, risk assessment, and quality control.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making abilities for guiding large teams and high-profile projects.
• Skill in developing and presenting technical and strategic recommendations to elected officials, City leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and innovation skills for improving infrastructure planning, delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Mentoring and team development skills to cultivate high-performing engineering staff.
• Ability to provide executive-level guidance and strategic direction for municipal infrastructure and capital improvement programs.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities while ensuring compliance with standards, regulations, and budgets.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including technical staff, elected officials, the public, and interagency partners.
• Ability to implement innovative processes, policies, and technologies to enhance project delivery and departmental operations.
• Ability to represent the City in public meetings, regulatory discussions, and professional forums.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy while overseeing large-scale programs and multiple teams.

Travel

Category B-Regular Local/Field Based Travel: This position requires regular travel within the County and nearby cities. Employees frequently travel to field sites, client locations, or other City buildings as part of their job duties. Access to a personal or City fleet vehicle may be required.

Essential Functions

• Perform technical research, develop and evaluate alternatives, prepare informative and understandable reports, and provide reliable advice on engineering problems.
• Respond to requests for information and engineering assistance from other Departments, developers, consultants, and the public concerning engineering records, addressing, development requirements, and special projects.
• Attend advisory boards, Planning Commission, or City Council meetings to explain engineering details, Department concerns, or programs.
• Review and comment on proposed Federal or State regulations.
• Assist in the development or updating of City ordinances, design criteria, and standards.
• Provide project management for the design and maintenance of major capital improvement projects and engineering or planning studies, participate in the selection of consultants, obtain and review qualifications and proposals, negotiate scope of services and contracts, recommend design procedures and decisions, and review and accept consultant work.
• Act as Project Engineer for in-house designs of capital and local improvement district projects, develop work plan and schedule, direct, and participate in project design, conduct neighborhood meetings, prepare contract documents, construction cost estimates, and creating and accessing ordinances.
• Provide contract administration for the construction of capital improvement projects, conduct pre-bid and pre-construction conferences, interpret plans and specifications, conduct periodic field inspections, and approve change orders, contractor payments, and final acceptance.
• Plan, schedule, assign, and supervise work. Evaluate performance and provide leadership and training opportunities in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Prepare and monitor program operational budget and assigned capital improvement project budgets; prepare preliminary costs for five (5) and twenty (20) year budgets for CIP projects.
• Stay current with state-of-the art means and methods related to position.
• Supervise Engineering Interns and Technicians; provide direction of daily activities, answer questions, review their work, and provide periodic evaluation of performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Organize and delegate assignments to team members; Hiring, training, motivating and coaching employees; Evaluate employee performance and goal setting; Hold employees accountable for assigned task and goals; Provide timely and constructive feedback and training opportunities; Provide training opportunities with a focus on employee development; Resolve conflicts and complaints; Analyzing information and processes and develop more effective or efficient processes; Establishing and achieving business and financial objectives; Ensure compliance with safety procedures

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

• Work location is a combination of office and field, sometimes in formal settings; office work involves sitting while talking on the telephone; working on the computer or reviewing or checking drawings at a table.
• Field work involves standing and walking in a construction zone with heavy equipment being used. Safety equipment such hard hat, reflective safety vest, hard toe boots, and safety glasses are used as needed.
• Exposure to all weather conditions and various types of noise when on project sites.
• Ability to work extended hours in the evening, holidays, and weekends.
• Frequent public contact by telephone and in person.
• Frequent interaction with office and field staff, sometimes facing adverse or confrontational situations with internal/external customers.
• Environment is safe to having marginal to moderate hazards that are typically predictable or well protected against.
• Employee is subject to working alone, with groups; frequently participates in meetings.
• May be required to driver personal vehicle for business purposes.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility to inspect work sites for compliance with plans and specifications and move over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
• Ability to complete extensive work performed on a computer and maintain arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks.
• Frequent standing or walking and working with light objects and light hand tools.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional light to moderate physical effort that includes stooping, crouching, kneeling, crawling, and climbing.
• Manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and vehicles; to accurately input, retrieve and verify work assignments; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Vision enough to interpret written documents, engineering drawings, and inspect work projects.
• Communication skills to adequately convey information to contractors, property owners, other personnel, and the general public.