ISG

Municipal Engineer

217 East 2nd Street Suite 110, Des Moines, IA 50309

On-site · Full-time · $75k–$150k (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026

Founded in 1973, ISG is a multidisciplinary, full-service architecture and engineering firm, supporting clients throughout the nation. As a 100% employee-owned firm with 14 offices across five states, we thrive on collaboration, innovation, and deliver exceptional results for clients nationwide. To support our continued growth, we are seeking a talented and dedicated Civil Engineer to join our dynamic Public Works team. If you’re passionate about designing, building, and maintaining critical infrastructure, this opportunity is for you!
As part of our multidisciplinary team you will work with civil, transportation, mechanical, electrical, structural, and water-wastewater engineers. Your team will include surveyors, architects, landscape architects, environmental scientists, visualization, applied technology, and construction specialists. Together we will live our ISG mission to Make a Difference and make tomorrow better than today for our clients, communities, and each other.
This position offers variety and connection, with potential travel across ISG’s footprint. When travel is necessary, our team occasionally utilizes ISG’s private aircraft for efficiency and flexibility.
View our Portfolio here.

Essential Duties

Lead technical municipal engineering project activities focused on water systems, wastewater systems, utilities and roadway design
Serve as primary client contact
Lead, coordinate, and build teamwork among other members in all necessary disciplines
Deliver projects within budget, schedule, and contractual commitments
Work closely with relevant permitting agencies
Develop technical reports, feasibility studies, and engineering designs
Lead proposals and development of scope, schedule, and budget, with support from our dedicated marketing team
Establish objectives and provide performance feedback for project team members
Plan, coordinate and prepare designs, prepare estimates and specifications for various types of municipal engineering projects
Conduct site visits before and during design projects and assesses existing conditions, helping identify design needs and potential constraints
Works with survey, right-of-way, outside consultants and construction observation staff as needed to support project design and construction.
Opportunity for Business Development/fostering client development/business growth
Active in relevant professional organizations such as APWA, AWWA, etc

Our civil engineers are involved in nearly every project we touch. Our portfolio highlights the wide variety of work that we are doing. At ISG we have the reach to provide a variety of project types to expand your skills and the depth to focus on your passion and build your expertise.

We’ve listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components. We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Preferred 2 years of experience with direct client contact and project management
Preferred 5 years of experience working with technical teams, including leadership experience, and conducting hands-on engineering including design, reports, and studies for municipal engineering projects
Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, etc.)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication, report writing, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability to present technical information clearly to colleagues, contractors, and the public
We are seeking a candidate who is humble, demonstrating a genuine interest in team success over individual achievements; hungry, exhibiting a strong work ethic and passion for continuous improvement; and smart, possessing strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of team dynamics

ISG Employee Owner Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision
Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
Paid parental leave
Bi-annual profit sharing
Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
Traditional + Roth 401K retirement plan
Life insurance
HSA and FSA options
Bereavement leave
Supplemental voluntary benefits
Short term and long-term disability
Parking reimbursement, varies on office location
Cell phone plan reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement for ISG-approved travel