Rudy Koester

Rudy Koester currently serves as the Director of Public Works for the City of Waukee since January 2017, after previously holding the position of Assistant Public Works Director - Engineering. Prior experience includes a role as a Civil Engineer for the City of Ames, where responsibilities involved preparing and reviewing plans for public infrastructure projects and coordinating with utility operations. Rudy also contributed as a Transportation Planner for the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, focusing on federal and state transportation planning documents. Earlier experience includes an Engineering Intern position, where construction plans were developed, and an internship with Fayette County Engineer, gaining expertise in survey work and culvert design. Rudy Koester holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University, attained in 2010.