Dickinson County is currently accepting applications for the position of County Engineer, or an Assistant Engineer who is able to obtain their P.E. license. This is a full-time on-site role.

Dickinson County is located in northwest Iowa and is home to the Iowa Great Lakes. The Iowa Great Lakes provides excellent recreational opportunities; including but not limited to: Boating, Biking, Fishing, Hiking and Golfing.

Role Description:

The Dickinson County Engineer is responsible for the secondary roads department which includes 24 employees. The duties of the County Engineer include managing the county’s transportation infrastructure encompassing planning, designing, coordinating and overseeing construction projects, managing budgets, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders, ensuring regulatory compliance, providing technical expertise and guidance, and personnel management. This role requires an individual with excellent communication skills, problem solving skill, conflict resolution and the ability to maintain working relationships with staff, vendors, contractors, board members and community members.

Applicant Qualifications:

· Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

· Professional Engineering License (IA) or ability to obtain license within two (2) years

· Experience in project management and planning

· Strong knowledge of engineering principles, design standards, and construction practices

· Understanding of CADD software and other engineering software tools

· Excellent problem-solving skills

· Strong communication, organizational and leadership abilities

· Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and safety standards

· Experience with budgeting and resource management

Benefits:

Salary Range is $135,000 to $155,000 based on experience and qualifications. Salary will be prorated for an applicant who is still seeking their P.E. license.

Dickinson County offers an excellent benefits package including an IPERS retirement plan, health, dental and vision insurance along with paid time off for Vacation, Holiday and Sick.

Application:

Applications can be found on the Dickinson County website under the Engineer’s Office (Engineer - Dickinson County, Iowa (dickinsoncountyiowa.gov). Please return a signed application to Lori Pedersen via email at lpedersen@dickinsoncountyiowa.gov. Additional information may also be requested by contacting Lori.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Dickinson County is an Equal Opportunity employer, in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

License/Certification:

Professional Engineer License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Spirit Lake, IA 51360: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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