City Engineer

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.


Hiring Process
For civil service positions, applications are screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to participate in the civil service testing process.

For non-civil service positions, the hiring process is established in a manner appropriate for the position. It is the City's goal to successfully match the right candidates for the right positions.

It is the policy of the City of Muscatine not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, religion, or disability. The City is an EQUAL. OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, and recognizes the requirements of THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. The City of Muscatine has also made a strong commitment to employees and the public to provide a safe and drug-free work environment through the implementation of a DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM.


The CITY OF MUSCATINE has, and will continue to make, a reasonable commitment toward achieving the spirit and intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination against the handicapped/disabled.