Civil Engineer

Whether you are joining our team for three years or twenty, you will have the opportunity to grow your career with us!  Our employees are offered the opportunity to enhance their skill set by attending training courses, working on special projects, and becoming a member of one of our many City Teams.
 
De Pere, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in Wisconsin, is a safe, warm, and friendly community located right along the Fox River less than ten minutes from Green Bay and 25 minutes from Appleton and the Fox Valley.  De Pere is an integral part of the Green Bay metro area, which was ranked as the #1 place to live in the United States for 2023.  As an employer, the City of De Pere is a positive, team-oriented organization with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service to its community.  The City of De Pere provides an engaging work environment focused on collaboration and team building.  De Pere strives to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent by promoting a diversity of thought, valuing differing perspectives, and empowering employees to share their authentic viewpoints at all levels and functions within the City.  

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The City of De Pere is seeking a Civil Engineer.  This position will perform engineering work in design and inspection of various public works projects that include storm and sanitary sewer systems, water mains, street maintenance and construction, street lighting and traffic signals.  

The typical work schedule is Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Friday 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. plus additional hours as required to complete assignments.  However, the City of De Pere recognizes the importance of its employees having a proper work-life balance and supports alternative work arrangements which include alternative work schedules, flexible scheduling, and remote work to help meet your lifestyle needs.   In addition, new employees receive three weeks of vacation time and four floating holidays per year beginning on the first day of work (prorated the first year).

Salary: The full salary range for this position is $88,358 - $126,235, plus excellent benefits package.  The anticipated starting salary is $88,358 - $106,038, depending on qualifications.  The City of De Pere rewards employees for exceptional work performance with a pay for performance incentive program.  Employees may be awarded a salary increase, bonus, or paid time off for exceptional work performance.  Employees will be automatically enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), a pension plan to help provide for financial security during retirement, which consists of employer and employee required contributions.

The City of De Pere is a qualifying employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and a formal review of all applications will start on approximately May 11, 2026. This announcement will remain posted, and we will continue to accept applications until the City reaches an agreement with one finalist.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with state and federal law, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor or Human Resources.  The following duties are essential for this position.  However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive.   To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  Other duties may also be required or assigned.

• Conduct field investigations and surveys.  
• Assist in design and preparation of all types of public works projects.  Responsibilities include the preparation of plans and specifications, cost estimates, assessments, and contracts.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, agreements, studies, and permit applications for sewer systems, street maintenance, geographical information system, lighting, traffic signals, street construction, water supply, etc.
• Assist in managing the requirements of the City’s MS4 storm water permit.
• Complete the design of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains, streets, parking lots, and other Public Works projects.
• Attend public meetings as needed regarding public works projects.
• Inspect construction projects to ensure conformance with plans and specifications and advise appropriate personnel of variances needing correction.  
• Perform storm water management reviews of public and private facilities.  Document deficiencies and coordinate repairs with owners.
• Assist contractors, public corporations, and private individuals in locating municipally owned facilities.  Provide information to contractors and citizens requesting information regarding any improvement or assessment.
• Document the contracting, repair, and inspection of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water main repairs in public right of way or City of De Pere easements.
• Gather information and data from office and field research.
• Review and approve permits to install utilities in City right of ways.
• Review and analyze Closed-Circuit Televising (CCTV) studies and reports for determining sanitary and storm sewer projects and contracts.
• Assist in supervision and training of seasonal engineering aides.
• Utilize CAD and GIS and various design software.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge of:

• Civil engineering principles and practices as applied to the design of streets, storm and sanitary sewers, water main, building and other Public Works projects.
• Field engineering, including surveying, inspection, materials, equipment, and construction practices.
• Standard office practices and procedures including business English, business document format, spelling, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, filing and math.
• Computer software including word processing, spreadsheet, database applications, accounting and specialized software consistent for this position.
• City and Department functions to effectively screen inquiries and process related documents.

Skill in:

• CAD, preferably AutoCAD Civil 3d.
• Operation of office equipment to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Self-starting and being motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Being trustworthy and honest; taking accountability when appropriate.
• Writing and editing correspondence.
• Applying problem solving, logic and reasoning to determine solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.  

Ability to:

• Apply engineering theory to complex field and office problems.
• Prepare designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications.
• Read and interpret construction plans.
• Handle multiple tasks at once and take on a diverse range of tasks.
• Be highly dependable with a history of consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Comprehend policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence, construction plans and specifications, SDS sheets, safety manuals, technical manuals, schematics, maps, etc.
• Share appropriate information and support other team members.
• Demonstrate a consistent level of accuracy and thoroughness.
• Organize, schedule, prioritize and perform duties with limited supervision.  
• Prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of quality work product, meet deadlines, and improve overall department/office efficiency.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, temperatures, job sites, uneven terrain, noise, dust, etc.
• Observe, follow instructions, and complete assignments accurately and within deadlines.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with business representatives, elected officials, department heads, the public, and other City employees with courtesy and tact.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding information read or heard.
• Handle interruptions; combine routine workload with special assignments.
• Utilize a computer and required software.
• Work the required hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or related field.

Minimum Experience: One to two years experience in civil engineering, preferably municipal.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Minimum Certifications: Registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) in the State of Wisconsin or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Other Requirements: Valid unencumbered Wisconsin driver's license and safe driving record.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force, work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Acceptable verbal and conversation skills to effectively communicate with others in English.
• Ability to read and write English and interpret documents.
• Acceptable verbal and conversation skills to effectively communicate with others via the phone, at meetings and to greet and assist visitors.
• Frequent use of phone handset and repetitive use of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, use computer keyboard and computer mouse, and to perform other office tasks.
• This work regularly requires overtime tasks between 40 and 45 hours per week, with periodic weeks above 45 hours.

Salary : $88,358 - $126,235