Assistant City Engineer - Streets & Utilities (Half‑Day Fridays)

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

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