Assistant City Engineer

The City of Marshfield is seeking an Assistant City Engineer to help shape and maintain the community's infrastructure. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact through meaningful public works projects, we would love to have you join our team. In this role, you will support the planning, design, and construction of critical infrastructure projects. This role contributes to all phases of project development, from research and design through construction oversight and regulatory approvals.

The ideal candidate brings strong problem‑solving skills, a customer‑focused mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and the public. This position also provides guidance and coaching to support successful project delivery.

• Prepares designs for concrete pavement construction to provide safe and efficient streets; determines elevation, width, and thickness of roadways.
• Prepares engineering designs of storm sewer projects to carry surface water and storm water runoff to and from desired locations. Assures proper drainage and storm water quality is achieved, and satisfies requirements of regulatory agencies.
• Prepares engineering designs for the opening of new streets to provide access to previously undeveloped land.
• Prepares engineering designs for sanitary sewers to safely carry wastewater to treatment plant.
• Advises and coaches subordinates on design work to ensure that goals are met.
• Organizes and participates in field work related to data gathering and the execution of construction of various engineering projects to assure accurate and timely completion.
• Responds to various concerns raised by contractors and the general public regarding city policies and department practices.
• Prepares miscellaneous engineering reports and designs to ensure clear and concise work of contractors and city crews.
• Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.
• Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  Four to six years of design and construction experience required.
• Preferred/Optional: 1 year of management experience preferred.

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  Professional Engineer (PE) license with the State of Wisconsin, or the ability to obtain the license within one year of hire. A valid driver’s license.

Requires strong interpersonal skills, customer service mentality, and problem solving ability utilized for both internal and external customers.

Annual Salary Range: $90,147.20 - $95,160.00