Assistant County Engineer

Assistant County Engineer I

Effective 7/1/26

Salary Range: $97,260 - $116,986.

Linn County’s Secondary Road Department is hiring an Assistant County Engineer. This role helps design, maintain, and inspect roads and bridges, ensuring safety and reliability.

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases and cost‑of‑living increases (if budget allows)
• Medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Wellness program – credit toward insurance premiums for eligible employees
• Free on‑site fitness centers
• 100% County paid basic life insurance
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Training and professional development opportunities

Performs civil engineering work and manages the Survey Team to support the planning, design, and inspection of Linn County infrastructure projects. Leads technical operations including surveying, drafting, and construction review, while serving as a key liaison to foremen, contractors, and the public.

• Direct survey technicians in conducting topographic and boundary surveys for road, bridge, and culvert projects.
• Perform engineering design and plan reviews, making necessary changes and verifying specifications.
• Lead construction project inspection, approve pay vouchers and change orders, and ensure contractor compliance.
• Coordinate with district foremen and operations staff to address right‑of‑way needs, culvert sizing, and project logistics.
• Manage road vacation processes and acquisition plat preparation, including drafting legal descriptions and coordinating with property owners.
• Reset destroyed section corners and establish monumentation, drafting corner tie sheets.
• Participate in the Technical Review Committee (TRC) and help draft and review road agreements for zoning cases.
• Communicate regularly with the public on contract project status, road closures, and resolve construction‑related concerns.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotes (RFQs) for materials and consultant services to support survey and design functions.
• Guide project closeout, ensure timely record‑keeping, and inform engineering staff of project progress.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Over four (4) years of civil engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license with continuing education current.
• Supervisory experience highly preferred.
• Project management experience a plus.
• Qualified by equivalent combination of education and experience.

Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.