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The City of Oak Creek is seeking a Deputy City Engineer to serve as a senior leader within the Engineering Department. This position coordinates municipal engineering operations, private development review, infrastructure project delivery, staff and consultant oversight, and long-range infrastructure planning. This role directly impacts public infrastructure and private development in a growing community while working across City departments and with developers, consultants, contractors, utilities, elected officials, residents, and other stakeholders. Oak Creek stands prominently on the shores of Lake Michigan, ready for a period of growth and development. As one of the fastest-growing cities in southeastern Wisconsin, our population has increased by over 25% in the past two decades, and there's more to come. Oak Creek is at the center of this growth trend. Drexel Town Square is a key player in this urban development – a testament to our dedication to vibrancy and community. This mixed-use development features a civic center plaza, City Hall, and a modern Library facility. It's not just about development; it's about creating a dynamic and thriving hub. What sets Oak Creek apart? Our elected leaders are not just making decisions; they are strategically investing in our future. Ongoing projects are already transforming our city into a symbol of progress and innovation. This position is directly accountable to the ACA/City Engineer and provides leadership and supervision for assigned Engineering Department staff and consultants. Key responsibilities include: Serve as the ACA/City Engineer's operational designee on assigned project, development, staff, and interdepartmental matters. Lead daily Engineering operations by coordinating priorities, workload, schedules, resources, and service delivery across development review, capital projects, field operations, and infrastructure-related activities. Oversee private development review and entitlement coordination, including Engineering comments, conditions, infrastructure requirements, agreements, and approvals. Provide high-level review and decision support for complex engineering, development, construction, infrastructure, and regulatory matters. Supervise and mentor assigned Engineering staff and coordinate consultant and contractor performance for assigned Engineering services. Direct capital infrastructure project delivery and support long-range infrastructure planning, including scope, schedule, budget, funding, asset needs, stakeholder coordination, and issue resolution. Respond to complex inquiries and support stormwater, drainage, floodplain, environmental, erosion control, and regulatory coordination. Qualified applicants must possess a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field and at least seven (7) years of responsible civil engineering experience, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience. Previous experience in municipal design, construction, planning, and real estate is highly desirable. A valid Wisconsin motor vehicle operator's license is required. Candidates must be registered as a Professional Engineer with the Wisconsin Examining Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Surveyors, or be able to obtain registration within six (6) months of starting employment with the City. Qualified candidates should have strong knowledge of municipal engineering, public infrastructure systems, development review, capital project delivery, construction/contract administration, and applicable regulations. Candidates should also be able to lead staff, manage competing priorities, interpret plans, specifications, ordinances, agreements, and technical reports, exercise sound professional judgment, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Additional Information: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. To view the complete job description for this position, please visit Job Descriptions | City of Oak Creek (oakcreekwi.gov) . At City of Oak Creek, we're dedicated to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive work environment. If you're an experienced engineering professional looking to make a significant impact on a thriving city while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you. or To apply, please visit Employment | City of Oak Creek (oakcreekwi.gov) or click the green apply button above. Incomplete applications, or applications unaccompanied by a cover letter and resume, may not be considered. This position is the standard 40 hours per week.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
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