Civil Engineer - Municipal Transport (Half-day Fridays)

City Of Portage; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Half-day Fridays

Job summary

The City of Portage is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join the Transportation and Utilities team in Portage, MI. The role focuses on engineering design, review of private development plans, and oversight of water, sewer, and stormwater projects.

Responsibilities include site plan review, project coordination, inspections, and contract management with consultants. A Michigan PE license and five years of relevant experience are required; a valid MI driver’s license is also needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.
• Five (5) years of experience in civil engineering and/or training in construction, public works and/or public infrastructure are required.
• Valid State of Michigan Driver’s License is required.
• Be a registered State of Michigan Professional Engineer.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, materials and equipment for municipal infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement engineering activities, designs, project research and plan review for private development projects.
• Review site plans, plats and private developments to ensure conformance to laws and engineering standards related to water and sewer provisions and storm drainage designs.
• Inspect development construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to plans and safety standards; manage contracts and consultants as requested.
• Perform stormwater management and soil erosion reviews for construction projects.
• Coordinate with consultants and contractors to outline work plans, schedule pay estimates, surveying and inspections.

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

The City of Portage is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join the Transportation and Utilities team in Portage, MI. The role focuses on engineering design, review of private development plans, and oversight of water, sewer, and stormwater projects.

Responsibilities include site plan review, project coordination, inspections, and contract management with consultants. A Michigan PE license and five years of relevant experience are required; a valid MI driver’s license is also needed.