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City Engineer

@ Marysville
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Marysville, Ohio, United States
$110k-$145k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Advise council, Oversee CIP, Direct design
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, P.E. licensed in Ohio; 10+ years in engineering design, public capital projects, and private land development; strong communication and leadership.
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About the Department

The City of Marysville is seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to join the senior management team to serve as City Engineer. Marysville is a safe, friendly hometown committed to community pride, healthy families, well-planned neighborhoods, and the hub of mobility and technology at the heart of the U.S. 33 Smart Corridor.  As a growing community with over 230 dedicated full-time employees, the City offers a collaborative work culture. As the seat of Union County and a key player in the "Beta District," Marysville offers a unique professional landscape where historical charm and strategic engineering coexist. We operate under a Council/Manager form of government that prioritizes Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. 


The City Engineer acts as the municipality’s primary technical authority for infrastructure, providing vision and oversight for the Engineering Department. This role balances technical management with the supervision of personnel, capital budgets, and public infrastructure. As an at-will executive position appointed by the City Manager, the City Engineer is central to the city’s long-term physical and economic development.

Position Duties

  • Serves as the primary technical advisor to the City Manager and City Council, directing Engineering Department staff to align infrastructure with the City’s Strategic Plan and Master Plans.

  • Leads the planning, prioritization, and execution of the City’s annual multi-million dollar Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and infrastructure expansion projects.

  • Oversees the design, review, and construction of public improvements (whether publicly or privately funded) while providing expert guidance on community planning and land development.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction of public infrastructure, and municipal budgeting. They must demonstrate the ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical audiences and effectively manage diverse teams.


Required Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering 

  • Licensure: Must possess a valid license to practice as a registered Professional Engineer (PE) issued by the State of Ohio.

  • Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering design, public capital projects, and private land development.

Other Qualifications

The City of Marysville offers a competitive salary package within the $110,000- $145,000 pay range and a generous benefits package, including:

  • Membership in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision,  and Life insurance.

  • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Paid Holidays.

  • Additional Benefits: Deferred Compensation (457) options, Longevity Pay (starting at 3 years of service), prior public service credit, and more.


Interested candidates should submit an application, including a resume and cover letter.  Position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will be on March 9, 2026.

Join a team that values professional excellence and is dedicated to serving a community where families and economic opportunities grow together. Please see the Performance Plan for further details.