Assistant City Engineer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The City of Rochester invites applications for the position of:

Assistant City Engineer

Public Works Department

The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.

It takes us all working together.

Nature of Work

The Assistant City Engineer is a supervisory position responsible for the overall administration and management of engineering services related to program and project delivery for the Public Works Engineering team – Capital Improvements and Private Development Divisions. This position plays a critical role on the Engineering Leadership Team in supporting the City Engineer in providing leadership and visioning for the Public Works Engineering team - Capital Improvements and Private Development Divisions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: performing high-level engineering and administrative functions in the design and delivery of projects and in the management of programs, policies, and grants for the City’s infrastructure-related matters; managing the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funding and recommending project schedules for municipal infrastructure projects; leading, managing and directing the work of assigned employees; and providing internal and external customer service and representing the Public Works Department in relationships with citizens, property owners and other agencies.

This position is one of two Assistant City Engineers who report to the City Engineer. This position is primarily responsible for leading the Private Development Division overseeing impacts to our public right-of-way and future developments that are responsible for constructing public infrastructure that is turned over to the City when complete.

Work schedule - The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and is expected to be fully on-site. Remote work is available up to two days a week after the first 6 months.

Pay - Starting salary is $124,372 to $146,318 per year, depending on qualifications, with advancement to $182,902.

Benefits- This position is eligible for benefits offered by the City of Rochester. Please view the benefits tab at the top of the page for more details. Employees, whose new position with the City requires they relocate more than 50 miles, are eligible for relocation assistance, pursuant to City policy.

To have your application considered for the first round of interviews, please apply by Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform high-level engineering and administrative functions in the design and delivery of projects and in the management of programs, policies, and grants for the City’s infrastructure-related matters

• Manage and/or provide professional oversight to the following functional areas:
  • Federal and state grant applications, projects, and construction for streets and pedestrian and bike facilities.
  • Design and construction of public improvements by private developers.
  • Permitting and acceptance of private utilities work in the public right-of-way including: electric, gas, telecommunications, television, and fiber networks
  • Maintenance of all public right-of-way files, maps, and plans
• Provide detailed technical support, research analysis, cost estimates, engineering reports and professional recommendations regarding municipal engineering infrastructure issues.

*Manage the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funding and recommend project schedules for municipal infrastructure projects

• Develop budgets, prioritization and schedules for infrastructure CIP projects, and assist with the annual development of the CIP in accordance with Federal and State guidelines.
• Manage Capital Improvement Program project plan and sp…