Moline, IL – Assistant Director of Engineering

About the Position

Are you a licensed Professional Engineer with strong municipal design and project management experience who can lead complex infrastructure initiatives from concept to completion? If so, apply to be the City of Moline’s next Assistant Director of Engineering! We’re looking for an exceptional, collaborative leader who is:

• Experienced in municipal infrastructure design and construction management
• Skilled in capital improvement planning and grant coordination
• An effective communicator with staff, elected officials, contractors, and the public

The City of Moline is a welcoming and hardworking community of just over 42,000 residents located along the Mississippi River in the heart of the Quad Cities region. Known for its strong quality of life, economic vitality, and diverse and inclusive community, Moline offers a unique blend of small-town character and metropolitan amenities.

The Engineering Department designs, surveys, and inspects construction of streets, bridges, storm drainage systems, sanitary sewers, water mains, and traffic control devices, and maintains the City’s traffic signal network. The department plays a key role in infrastructure planning, development review, and capital project delivery. The ideal candidate for Assistant Director of Engineering will bring extensive experience in municipal civil engineering design and project management. They will have a proven background in infrastructure design and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining strong organizational systems.

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, including supervisory experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois or ability to obtain reciprocity within six (6) months of hire
• Valid Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in municipal government engineering
• Experience managing Capital Improvement Programs
• Experience working with state or federal grant-funded infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of development review processes and subdivision infrastructure
• Background in civil design, with a strong familiarity in AutoCAD

The salary range for this position is $106,873.52 – $154,966.45, depending on experience and qualifications. (Hiring range up to approximately $131,000.)

For more information on this position, contact:

Marsha Reed, Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment

[email protected] | (806)789-9641