Staff Engineer Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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Why Work at Des Moines Water Works? At Des Moines Water Works (DMWW), every employee plays a vital role in delivering Water You Can Trust for Life to over 600,000 central Iowans. We’re looking for team members who are customer-focused and committed to our mission.

When you join DMWW, you become part of a team that values environmental stewardship—protecting our most essential natural resource: water. Just as importantly, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. Your wellbeing matters to us—from physical and psychological safety to wellness, fitness, and professional growth, we’re committed to supporting your health and development at work and beyond.

About the Position: Under the supervision of the Engineering Supervisor, serves as project engineer, conducts studies, designs improvements to water distribution systems, treatment facilities and processes, grounds facilities, and provides technical assistance during construction. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Completes design plans and technical specifications for a variety of water distribution, water treatment and facility projects, with final review and approval by a licensed PE
• Creates bid documents and facilitates bidding process.
• Ensures contractor compliance with plans and specifications for improvements and additions, subject to PE oversight
• Provides inspection and administration of construction projects.
• Performs a variety of engineering analyses related to new and existing facilities and infrastructure.
• Determines the most cost-effective and operationally effective alternatives on assigned projects.
• Develops conceptual plans and cost estimates for future capital improvement projects.
• Serves as project engineer on projects involving outside consultants, contractors, or DMWW’s crews.
• Represents DMWW at project meetings with local utilities, local agencies, or state agencies.
• Reviews construction plans submitted by developers, outside agencies, or consultants for compliance with DMWW requirements, with PE review as required.
• Conducts engineering studies on source water, water treatment and water distribution systems.
• Reviews contractor submittals and shop drawings related to construction projects.
• Prepares operation and maintenance manuals.
• Provides assistance, as needed, answering questions concerning water service and construction projects.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Des Moines Water Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Selection Process: The hiring process includes a review of qualifications, interviews, and job-related assessments. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry search, a pre-employment drug screen, and physical examination.

E-Verify Participation: Des Moines Water Works participates in the federal E-Verify program. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates offered a position must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 and present documentation verifying their identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to starting employment. For questions about acceptable documents, please contact Human Resources at 515-283-8717.