Civil Engineer Non-PE

Salary : $42.86 - $55.72 Hourly

Location : Clive, IA

Job Type : Regular Full-time

Job Number : 00346

Department : Public Works

Division : Engineering

Opening Date : 11 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

JOB SUMMARY

Pending Council Approval on December 11, 2025 :

Under general supervision of the Engineering Administrator, manages and coordinates public infrastructure projects from concept and design through construction. Prepares, reviews, and modifies civil engineering plans and specifications; collaborates with contractors, consultants, and staff on public works-related initiatives; responds to general and project specific inquiries from citizens; and performs engineering and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) related analysis, graphics, and mapping.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Examples of Essential Job Functions

• Prepares staff reports, presentations, engineering calculations, engineering designs and specifications, contract documents, permit applications to state and federal agencies and cost estimates for budgetary and bidding purposes.
• Develops and administers designs, budgets, bidding, plans and specifications for public infrastructure projects including water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, storm water detention, street paving (including grades and alignment) sidewalks, traffic control improvements, grading / erosion control, legal description and easements.
• Analyzes infrastructure problems in Public Works, develops solutions and makes recommendations to the Engineering Administrator and Director of Public Works.
• Utilizes GIS and other resources to perform analysis of engineering related data.
• Performs field inspections, surveys and studies.
• Prepares and negotiates easements and property acquisition.
• Evaluates workflow and makes recommendations for process improvements.
• Completes reports required by state and federal agencies.
• Attends City Council meetings as needed to present project updates and to answer questions.
• Supervises and assists in the maintenance and updating of a variety of reports, files and records.
• Assists in developing long-range infrastructure and capital improvement plans.
• Regular attendance is essential for this position.

Other Job Functions

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education

Required Experience

Required Qualifications

PHYSICAL AND ENVIROMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

Required Physical Activities

Sitting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, reaching, repetitive motions.

Vision Requirements

The minimum for those whose work is involved primarily with extensive reading, preparing, analyzing text and / or data, and the use of a computer terminal.

Physical Characteristics of the Job

Medium work requiring exertion of twenty (20) to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, and / or ten (10) to twenty-five (25) pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly.

Environmental Characteristics

The work is performed both inside and outside which includes seasonal exposure to cold and heat. The worker is also exposed to darkness or poor lighting, dirt, dust, fumes / odors, moving machinery, noise, vibration, visual strain, wetness humidity, working on uneven ground, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, fire hazards, traffic hazards, and bodily injury. Also, the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and require the employee to work irregular hours.

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS USED

Network computer including keyboard, monitor, mouse, and printer; Mobile radio, cellular phone, photocopier, plotter, scanner, telephone, car / light truck, fax machine, City of Clive Code of Ordinances, Code of Iowa, Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Statewide Urban Design and Specifications Manual (SUDAS), GPS device, transit, level, metal detecting device, computer hardware and software, calculator, extension cords, ladders, measuring equipment, photographic equipment, digital photographic equipment, digital scanners, personnel policies.

The City of Clive retains the authority to change the job duties included in this job description at any time. The list of duties is not exhaustive, and various requirements are subject to possible modification as a reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual.

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