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City Engineer

City of Lincoln

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Location
Bismarck, ND
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Job overview

The City Engineer oversees utility studies and serves as the responsible engineer for the design, planning, and construction of capital improvement projects. The role ensures compliance with engineering practices and standards, manages consultant contract performance and administration, coordinates technical recommendations for policy and strategic planning, and supervises assigned personnel. It also directs the Engineering Department and supports municipal infrastructure planning and operations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Infrastructure Project PlanningGeographic Information SystemsGIS MappingSpatial AnalysisHydraulic ModelingTraffic Control StandardsCapital Improvement PlanningDepartment ManagementPlan DevelopmentRegulatory Interpretation

Full job description

----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- City of Lincoln Last Date Revised: ND, 58504 October 5, 2026 City Engineer Job Description ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------ Employee: ________________________________________ Location: Lincoln, ND Job Title: City Engineer Department: Engineering Status: Exempt Reports to: City Administrator Salary Grade: 21 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------ ** Job Summary:** Under general direction of the City Administrator and with policies and directives established by the City Council. This position oversees major utility studies, serves as the responsible engineer for the design, preparation of plans and specifications, and construction of capital improvement projects; ensures compliance with engineering practices and standards; manages the technical performance and the administration of consultant contracts; coordinates technical recommendations related to policy issues and strategic planning; and supervises assigned personnel. Essential Job Duties: 1. Works with elected officials, City staff, NDDOT staff and/or contracted engineers in planning, implementing, and completing City infrastructure projects to make sure City needs are met through the construction of said projects. 2. Oversee the strategic management, updating, and implementation of the Citys Geographic Information System (GIS) database for public infrastructure. Utilizes GIS mapping, spatial analysis tools, and hydraulic models to evaluate existing municipal infrastructure (water, sewer, stormwater, and roadways), review private land development submissions, and direct the planning of the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). 3. Incorporates the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) into daily duties by requiring oversight, review, and compliance of all public and private right-of-way infrastructure for traffic control safety. 4. Directs and coordinates the general operations of the Engineering Department and works with the City Council and related boards to ensure efficient and effective operations, consistent with City policy and the direction of the City Administrator. 5. Attends City Council meetings and other relevant meetings as needed and provides technical information, reports, and recommendations within the scope of assigned responsibilities. 6. Active participation in growing the City of Lincoln. 7. Assists in the development of plans, studies, maps, recommendations, and strategies 8. Coordinates the development of plans including prioritizing, scheduling and coordinating efforts of citizen groups, other agencies, consultants, developers, etc., and supervises the design and compiling of finished products. 9. Directs, coordinates, and evaluates the activities, programs and services of the Department within approved policies, budgets, and delegated authority. 10. Provides interpretation and application of rules and regulations pertaining to ordinances and programs that are the responsibility of the overall department. 11. Supports all departments in ongoing implementation and updates to the operation and maintenance plan. 12.[]{style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: ' "}

How this job compares

Set against the 5,131 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$91–145K/yr2,857 salary ranges
  • US median$30–42/hr199 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 19 open Civil Engineer jobs in North Dakota and 5,131 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (4,151 postings).
Education
3,892 of the 5,131 open Civil Engineer jobs (76%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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