Civil Engineer I

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grand Rapids is seeking a Civil Engineer to perform field inspections of public projects, execute design calculations, and draft construction plans with AutoCAD. The role maintains project records and prepares pay estimates for contractors.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and the ability to obtain required certifications within six months. Michigan Driver's license is required for field work and inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the inspection of engineering construction projects; coordinates the work of contractors; ensures conformance with plans and specifications.
• Performs drafting using AutoCAD 3-D road/utility construction plans, field survey information and as-built drawings
• Prepares estimates for labor and material costs; develops complete final design package for bidding
• Creates daily reports and other required documentation
• Performs project and permit inspection; conducts various permit reviews
• Runs profiles and cross sections; procures field data necessary for preparation of plans; establishes line and grade for construction work
• Performs related work as required

Skills

Civil engineering

AutoCAD

Field inspection

Drafting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The purpose of this job is to perform field inspection of public projects in construction. Performs design engineering calculations in support of construction plans and specifications. Performs AutoCAD at a proficient level to prepare complete and accurate construction plans. Maintain project documentation for record keeping purposes on municipal engineering projects. Calculates and prepares pay estimates for contractor payment. Completes as-built process for project record retention.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the inspection of engineering construction projects; coordinates the work of contractors; ensures conformance with plans and specifications
• Performs drafting using AutoCAD 3-D road/utility construction plans, field survey information and as-built drawings
• Prepares estimates for labor and material costs; develops complete final design package for bidding
• Creates daily reports and other required documentation
• Performs project and permit inspection; conducts various permit reviews
• Runs profiles and cross sections; procures field data necessary for preparation of plans; establishes line and grade for construction work
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Training and Experience / Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Licenses or Certifications

• Certified Construction Storm Water Operator or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Review and Design Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License

This posting is intended to fill a vacancy in the Engineering department. If you are not selected for this position, you will remain on an eligible list for future Civil Engineer openings within this or other departments. This eligible list will remain active for a period of six (6) months.

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