Civil Engineer

Whether you are joining our team for three years or twenty, you will have the opportunity to grow your career with us!  Our employees are offered the opportunity to enhance their skill set by attending training courses, working on special projects, and becoming a member of one of our many City Teams.

De Pere, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in Wisconsin, is a safe, warm, and friendly community located right along the Fox River less than ten minutes from Green Bay and 25 minutes from Appleton and the Fox Valley.  De Pere is an integral part of the Green Bay metro area, which was ranked as the #1 place to live in the United States for 2023.  

As an employer, the City of De Pere is a positive, team-oriented organization with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service to its community.  The City of De Pere provides an engaging work environment focused on collaboration and team building.  De Pere strives to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent by promoting a diversity of thought, valuing differing perspectives, and empowering employees to share their authentic viewpoints at all levels and functions within the City.

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The City of De Pere is seeking a Civil Engineer.  This position will perform engineering work in design and inspection of various public works projects that include storm and sanitary sewer systems, water mains, street maintenance and construction, street lighting and traffic signals.  

The typical work schedule is Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. and Friday 6:30 a.m.

- 10:30 a.m. plus additional hours as required to complete assignments.  However, the City of De Pere recognizes the importance of its employees having a proper work-life balance and supports alternative work arrangements which include alternative work schedules, flexible scheduling, and remote work to help meet your lifestyle needs.
In addition, new employees receive three weeks of vacation time and four floating holidays per year beginning on the first day of work (prorated the first year).

Salary:
The full salary range for this position is $88,358 - $126,235, plus excellent benefits package.  The anticipated starting salary is $88,358 - $106,038, depending on qualifications.  The City of De Pere rewards employees for exceptional work performance with a pay for performance incentive program.  Employees may be awarded a salary increase, bonus, or paid time off for exceptional work performance.  

Employees will be automatically enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), a pension plan to help provide for financial security during retirement, which consists of employer and employee required contributions.

The City of De Pere is a qualifying employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Selection Process:
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and a formal review of all applications will start on approximately May 11, 2026. This announcement will remain posted, and we will continue to accept applications until the City reaches an agreement with one finalist.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with state and federal law, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee's supervisor or Human Resources.  

The following duties are essential for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.

* Conduct field investigations and surveys.

* Assist in design and preparation of all types of public works projects. Responsibilities include the preparation of plans and specifications, cost estimates, assessments, and contracts.

* Assist in the preparation of technical reports, agreements, studies, and permit applications for sewer systems, street maintenance, geographical information system, lighting, traffic signals, street construction, water supply, etc.

* Assist in managing the requirements of the City's MS4 storm water permit.

* Complete the design of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains, streets, parking lots, and other Public Works projects.

* Attend public meetings as needed regarding public works projects.

* Inspect construction projects to ensure conformance with plans and specifications and advise appropriate personnel of variances needing correction.

* Perform storm water management reviews of public and private facilities. Document deficiencies and coordinate repairs with owners.

* Assist contractors, public corporations, and private individuals in locating municipally owned…