Assistant City Engineer

City Of Portage; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Potential for advancement

Half-day Fridays

Job summary

The City of Portage is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Assistant City Engineer to support public works, review site plans and private developments, and oversee stormwater and utility projects. This full-time role reports to the engineering team and involves fieldwork as well as office drafting and review.

The ideal candidate holds a BSCE (or related field) with at least three years of civil engineering experience, is EIT-certified, and has strong communication and project-management

Qualifications

• BSCE or related field with minimum 3 years civil engineering experience including stormwater and wastewater.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification required.
• PE certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license with good driving history.
• Ability to work in the office and in the field.

Responsibilities

• Review site plans, plats, and private developments to ensure conformance to approved design plans and laws.
• Drafts and reviews documents for all phases of public works, including subdivision and utilities ordinances.
• Confer with citizens, officials, contractors, engineers, and developers to answer inquiries and advise on plan review and engineering issues.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for NPDES Phase II permitting for the city.
• Perform stormwater management and soil erosion reviews for projects.
• Liaise with the County Drain Commissioner and stormwater/erosion planning groups.
• Review proposals to determine time frame, funding, and procedures for city projects.
• Review developer plans for adherence to transportation and utility standards.
• Assist in preparing specs and RFPs; coordinate with vendors for data and field info.
• Inspect public and private sewers, water, streets, and storm sewers.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Field work

Education

BSCE or related field

Job description

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Assistant City Engineer

T&U-Admin-Sewer Full Time Professionals Portage, MI, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1206

Salary Range: $73,392.00 To $106,521.00 Annually

The City of Portage is looking for an analytical and detail-oriented Civil Engineer for our Assistant City Engineer opportunity. Are you ready to join a team that builds infrastructure one block at a time? The team executes and engineers construction management; operation and maintenance of streets, traffic signals, and utilities; performs engineering of commercial and private development site and plat plans; administers permits for ROW work, utility extensions and connections; traffic signal timing; pavement evaluation and rating; water quality assessments, and so much more. There is no city without Transportation & Utilities!

What You'll Do:

• Review site plans, plats, and other private developments to ensure conformance to approved design plans and applicable laws, ordinances, and resolutions.
• Drafts and reviews documents relating to all phases of public works, including subdivision and utilities ordinances and regulations.
• Confer with citizens, municipal officials, contractors, engineers, and developers to answer inquiries and advise on plan review, engineering or environmental issues, laws, and ordinances.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates regarding the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II permitting for the city.
• Perform stormwater management and soil erosion reviews for private and public construction projects.
• Serve as a liaison to the County Drain Commissioner and various local stormwater, soil erosion, and watershed planning organizations.
• Review project proposals or plans to determine the time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing projects, designs, and specifications for city and road utility construction projects.
• Review developer plans to ensure adherence to engineering standards and ordinances related to transportation and utility projects.
• Assist in the preparation of specifications and requests for proposals on transportation and utility construction projects. Work with potential vendors to provide field data, design data, and other requested information.
• Inspect public and private sanitary sewers, water, streets, and storm sewer improvements.

What We're Looking for:

• The ability to prepare plans and estimates of infrastructure projects is required.
• BS Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of civil engineering experience, including storm and wastewater, soil erosion, and project management.
• The Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification is required.
• PE certification is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• A valid driver's license with a good driving history.
• Work in the office and out in the field.

Why Join us?

• $73,392 -$106,521 annual salary range. Offer will be commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Potential for advancement.
• Half-day Fridays! Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM and Friday 8 AM- noon.

Got Questions? Contact Human Resources at [phone] or text [phone].

It is the policy of the city to afford equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, height, weight, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Positive action shall be taken to ensure the fulfillment of this policy.

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