Civil Engineer I–III: Lead Capital Projects

City of Kalamazoo, MI; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kalamazoo, MI is seeking Civil Engineer I/II/III to supervise capital improvement projects across Water Resources, Wastewater, or Public Works/Traffic. Responsibilities range from design to construction inspections and contract management, with growth to project leadership.

Entry Engineers start under supervision; II/III assume independent roles, manage teams, and ensure regulatory compliance. A PE license is preferred and a valid Michigan driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certification for II is desirable.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages projects, contracts, budgets and schedules.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages long-range and short-range planning of projects and capital improvements.
• Prepares and approves designs, drawings, and bidding documents; conducts surveys.
• Provides analysis, recommendations and designs; investigates situations.
• Conducts construction inspections, reviews contractor pay requests and change orders.
• Communicates with property owners on right-of-way acquisitions and coordinates appraisers.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Urgency & prioritization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Kalamazoo, MI is seeking Civil Engineer I/II/III to supervise capital improvement projects across Water Resources, Wastewater, or Public Works/Traffic. Responsibilities range from design to construction inspections and contract management, with growth to project leadership.

Entry Engineers start under supervision; II/III assume independent roles, manage teams, and ensure regulatory compliance. A PE license is preferred and a valid Michigan driver’s license is required.