Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, AutoCAD, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Employee Relations, Government Contracts, Local Government, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Culture, People Management, Professional Engineer, Public Works, Record Keeping, Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
This is an opportunity to provide engineering services to a vibrant community steeped in history. Located along the Mississippi River, Muscatine has a unique location and strong, varied economic base, with a local government committed to continually improving the quality of life for its citizens. As the City Engineer, the right candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future of the city's infrastructure in projects that include sidewalk improvement, street maintenance and construction, flood protection, sanitary and storm sewers, levee improvements, trails and parks projects as well as input on many other projects. The City of Muscatine prides itself on a positive and supportive organizational culture and teamwork.
Minimum starting salary is $102,211 ($105,277 July 1, 2026) with excellent benefits including IPERS, health/dental insurance, 10 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.
The ideal candidate will be adept at handling multiple projects, communicate effectively in writing and orally, establish cooperative relationships across departments, be a supportive and motivating leader to the engineering staff.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field and a minimum of six (6) years experience in professional civil engineering work, including supervisory and administrative experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Iowa, or ability to acquire such registration at the time of appointment
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public works
Considerable knowledge of the investigation, design, and construction of general public works projects
Knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative management
Knowledge of Iowa DOT standards; SUDAS standards; Federal, State, and local rules and regulations.
Skill in planning and supervising the work of technical personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale
Skill in directing the preparation and maintenance of engineering records, and in preparing concise technical reports in a timely manner
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, city officials, officials of other governmental agencies, contractors and the public
Demonstrated skill in basic computer programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and AutoCad.
Possession of a current State of Iowa Driver's License upon appointment in this classification and continued maintenance of the license throughout period of employment
Insurable with the City's insurance company
Must reside within 30 air miles of Muscatine City limits within 6 months of employment.