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Professional Engineer or Project Manager

Des Moines Water Works and Careers
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/1/2026
JOB
WHY DMWW? Each employee plays a vital role at Des Moines Water Works. We want employees who are customer-centered and dedicated to our mission to provide Water You Can Trust for Life to 600,000 central Iowans. You are part of a team at DMWW that values environmental stewardship to protect our most natural resource – the water we depend upon for life – but also our company’s most valuable resource – our people. Your overall wellbeing is important to us. DMWW wants you to be safe at work and to live a healthy life.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.One position is available for EITHER a Professional Engineer (P.E,) OR a Project Manager (P.M.) Depending on Qualifications).The Ideal candidate will have a Professional Engineer License and significant facilities, infrastructure design, and construction experiences. Exposure and expertise with project management or other engineering design and construction activities within the municipal arena re also welcomed.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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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Des Moines Water Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer: The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, an interview, completion of selected assessments and completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. The selected Des Moines Water Works candidate must also be able to pass a preemployment drug screen and physical.E-Verify Process: Des Moines Water Works participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with Des Moines Water Works must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents as soon as possible after the job offer has been made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-283-8717.

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