Civil Engineer I

Civil Engineer I

The Civil Engineer I works in various locations across the City of Des Moines performing a variety of functions including; developing, designing, and supervising public improvement projects in addition to other assigned work.

Engineering Department: Construction Engineer to provide project management and construction oversight for a variety of public building projects including fire stations, library facilities, police facilities, park facilities, public parking garages, office buildings, skywalk structures and bridges.

Engineering Department: Design Engineer to provide planning, detailed design, project management, and construction oversight for a wide variety of capital improvement and public infrastructure projects including; streets, park facilities, bridges, storm and sanitary sewer, sidewalks and river improvements.

Engineering Department: Development Review Engineer to provide planning, design, permitting, and technical guidance for private land development which includes the detailed review of public infrastructure construction drawings, subdivision plats, site plans, and stormwater management reports.

Clean Water Division of Public Works: Planning Engineer to evaluate storm and sanitary sewer needs to support development and re-development within the City of Des Moines. To manage resident complaints, investigate storm and sanitary sewer issues, coordinate short term repairs with Sewer Operations, and plan capital projects being managed by the Engineering Department.

The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Alternative Work Arrangements Volunteer Time Parental Leave Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals 12 Paid Holidays Health/Dental/Life Insurance Wellness Programs Tuition Reimbursement Program Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) Deferred Compensation Plan matching up to 2.5% Employee Discounts