Civil Engineer; Municipal​/Site Development – Davenport, IA

Civil Engineer (Municipal / Site Development) – Davenport, IA

Join Klingner & Associates, PC as a Civil Engineer focused on site development and municipal infrastructure across Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. This specialized role involves leading projects, collaborating with engineers, surveyors, and landscape architects, and driving sustainable design and community impact.

• Lead site development and municipal infrastructure projects while managing timelines, budgets, and overall quality.
• Develop and review designs, plans, specifications, permitting, and final construction documents for site developments, subdivision infrastructure, municipal infrastructure, and general civil engineering projects.
• Consider technologies, system efficiency, reliability, operator capabilities, long‑term needs, and environmental impact to promote sustainable design.
• Provide specialized technical input, including stormwater drainage hydraulic/hydrologic modeling and evaluations to support reporting and design.
• Complete Preliminary Engineering Reports, opinions of probable construction cost, and all other necessary reports and estimates.
• Identify and address potential project risks and independently produce mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations concerning various site locations.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory trends to provide forward‑thinking solutions.
• Follow industry design trends, technological advancements, professional organizations, and new certifications.
• Implement Klingner standards and quality control procedures to ensure project safety, reliability, and longevity.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to solicit feedback, resolve issues, and meet project objectives.
• Attend city council, town meetings, and design meetings to present project information and answer stakeholder questions.
• Work independently and with other project managers, engineers, technicians, and contractors to complete projects.
• Organize, prioritize, and perform work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Document all project phases and client communication clearly.
• Provide construction oversight and administration, as needed.
• Travel occasionally to support project‑related inspections, meetings, etc.
• Provide mentorship to younger engineers and technical staff.

• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in site development/municipal engineering.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field from an accredited university.
• Must hold a Professional Engineer license in Iowa, obtainable within three months; licensing in Illinois or Missouri also desirable.
• Excellent working knowledge of Civil3D, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word; knowledge of stormwater modeling software is a plus.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects and tasks concurrently.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with regulatory agency laws, ordinances, and regulations for permitting submittals.
• Experience writing thorough reports, studies, scopes of work, and proposals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong business relationships.
• Ability to conduct all projects by quality standards and Klingner procedures with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Drive to create high‑quality designs and a willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of Iowa SUDAS standards.

$34,000–$52,000 per year. Salaries may vary based on experience and qualifications.

• Mentor / Mentee opportunities
• Professional development assistance
• Health insurance (three coverage options available)
• Vision and dental insurance
• VPTO, sick leave, and 7.5 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Health savings and Flexible Spending
• Yearly Wellness reimbursement
• Bonus opportunities
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Full‑time position. Additional training can be provided.

We welcome applications from experienced professionals who want to work in our wheelhouse of expertise. Apply today.