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Professional Engineer or Project Manager (Engineering)

Des Moines Water Works and Careers
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026
JOB
Why Work at Des Moines Water Works?At Des Moines Water Works (DMWW), every employee plays a vital role in delivering Water You Can Trust for Life to over 600,000 central Iowans. We’re looking for team members who are customer-focused and committed to our mission.When you join DMWW, you become part of a team that values environmental stewardship—protecting our most essential natural resource: water. Just as importantly, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. Your wellbeing matters to us—from physical and psychological safety to wellness, fitness, and professional growth, we’re committed to supporting your health and development at work and beyond.About the Position: Under the supervision of the Engineering Supervisor; develops, leads, and ensures the timely completion of technical implementation projects and various special projects. This will include, but not be limited to, project planning, project scheduling, resource management, financial management, and communication.Two (2) positions are available and may be filled at either the Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Project Manager (P.M.) level, depending on qualifications and experience.The ideal candidate will hold a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and have significant experience in facilities and infrastructure design, construction, or water main projects. Experience leading or supporting project management activities, as well as engineering design and construction within a municipal environment, is highly desirable.Professional Engineer Salary Range: $97,105.19 to $136,918.31Project Manager Salary Range: $ 120,178.88 to $169,452.22

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To review the complete job description for the Professional Engineer or the Project Manager position, please navigate to our website by using the hyperlink: Engineering Job Descriptions or by entering https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dmww/classspecs?keywords=engineer into your internet browser.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Des Moines Water Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.Selection Process: The hiring process includes a review of qualifications, interviews, and job-related assessments. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry search, a pre-employment drug screen, and physical examination.E-Verify Participation: Des Moines Water Works participates in the federal E-Verify program. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates offered a position must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 and present documentation verifying their identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to starting employment. For questions about acceptable documents, please contact Human Resources at 515-283-8717.

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