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County Engineer

Dubuque County

1 Positions

ID: 82844

Posted On 10/07/2025

Job Overview

The County Engineer is responsible for the efficient, economical, and good-faith performance of all construction and maintenance work per Iowa Code. In charge of Dubuque County assets within the County Right-of-Way. Oversees all maintenance and construction projects (including equipment, personnel, materials, etc). Develops budgets for the entire department, from pens to bridges, and everything in between. Over $18 million in revenue to maintain/improve almost 800 miles of roadway system and 222 Bridges.

The County Engineer works closely with the Roads Administrative Assistant (claims, payroll, DOT reporting), the Roads Maintenance Superintendent and Assistant (daily operations, snow/ice response, staff supervision), and the Licensed Surveyor-Design Engineer (surveying and design support). These support positions provide continuity and operational strength to the Roads Department.

Salary range starts at step 1 $134,980.56 to step 6 $154,251.50, placement beyond step 6 may be considered for an exceptionally qualified candidate and upon board approval.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

_The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned._

Email-Correspondence:

Follows up on inquiries from citizens, project correspondence, communication with State, trainings, communication with other departments, department activities, general communication tool.

Construction Plans:

Prepares and oversees preparation of construction plans and project documents to let out for bid. Provides leadership and oversight of construction of projects from beginning to end. Dubuque County completes a combination of self-performed and contracted work.

Board of Supervisors Communications:

Informs the Board of Supervisors on work being performed and issues that arise, obtains necessary documents and approvals to keep projects and department operations moving forward, enforces policies and ordinances.

Meetings:

Attends various required meetings, planning meetings, trainings, field meet ups with employees or residents.

Maintenance:

Oversees and helps strategize maintenance projects and responsibilities.

Budget:

Prepares and manages the annual department budget for Board approval. Monitors budget performance and proposes amendments when necessary.

Construction Programming:

Forecasts a 5-year construction program (annually) that is required by Iowa Code based on the needs of the County. Prepares presentation to Board of Supervisors.

Supervise Employees:

Manages employee issues, complaints, corrective actions, oversees job duties performed and communications.

Claims:

Reviews and signs claims for all invoices. May have to check against budget.

Hiring:

Reviews resumes, interviews and hiring duties.

Minimum Education Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

+ A combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or related field and extensive experience in a responsible position in the public works field.

+ A minimum of 5 years of professional highway engineering experience involving design, inspection, construction and maintenance.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

+ Licensed Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Iowa (required)

+ Driver’s License

+ Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Iowa is preferred, but not required

+ Supervisory experience preferred.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Qualifications

_In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential._

Thorough knowledge of:

+ The County’s roadway system.

+ Principles and practices of road, bridge and drainage construction, repair and/or maintenance.

+ Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.

+ General knowledge of:

+ Equipment maintenance and repair.

Ability to:

+ Prepare or oversee preparation of work plans and complete detailed reports.

+ Prepare or oversee preparation of technical specifications for equipment, materials and supplies.

+ Supervise the work of skilled, semiskilled or unskilled workers over a wide area.

+ Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees and the public.

_In evaluating candidates for this position, Dubuque County may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position._

Physical Requirements

+ Frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, crouching, kneeling, and/or bending.

+ Ability to lift, push, pull or otherwise manipulate and handle heavy objects up to 75 lb.

+ Ability to use hand and power tools, and use hands, fingers, legs and arms for grasping and moving items.

+ Sufficient dexterity to operate electronic and computer equipment.

Work Environment

+ Work in an office environment as well as outdoors. Periodically required to be available during adverse weather conditions and nonstandard hours.

+ Outside work is performed in an environment with some undesirable conditions including noise, dust, fumes, and exposure to moving parts and equipment.

+ Frequently work alongside moving traffic on roads.

Primary Contact

1684871036959

Tracey Martin

HR Generalist, Human Resources

563-589-4441

Phone

Phone

Phone

563-587-3836

Fax

[email protected]

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Job Details

Categories

Architecture/Engineering/Drafting

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

$134,980.56 - $154,251.30

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors

Company ID

975

Job REQ #

\# Positions

1

Start Date

20251007

End Date

20251028

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Dubuque County

About the Company

The Dubuque County Courthouse was built in 1891. The Courthouse serves as the center of County Government offices, and is a dominant landmark in the downtown Dubuque area. It is located at 720 Central Avenue in Dubuque.