Public Works Engineering Technician I

City of Lansing; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package with paid

Job summary

The City of Lansing seeks a full-time Engineering Technician II to support standards, policies, and procedures related to sidewalk, street, sewer, and utility construction. You will gain exposure to traffic control principles, pedestrian safety, and right-of-way management while applying MDOT standards and related guidelines.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in civil engineering technology or construction management and at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management.
• 1 year of experience in sidewalk, roadway or underground utility construction and inspection preferred.
• Experience with permitting, right-of-way, and soil erosion controls is desired.
• Knowledge of MDOT standards and soil/erosion control guidelines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors contractor and homeowner compliance within public rights-of-way (sidewalks, streets, sewers, utilities).
• Interacts with the public, City departments, and agencies to gather and provide permit information.
• Monitors soil erosion/sedimentation activities and investigates citizen concerns.
• Prepares sewer permits, right-of-way permits, soil erosion control permits, indemnity bonds, and related receipts.
• Ensures compliance with plans, specs, safety standards and procedures at project sites.
• Meets with contractors and other stakeholders to discuss proposed construction and resolve issues.

Skills

Traffic control

Right-of-way management

Permits processing

Inspection experience

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Construction Management

Job description

The City of Lansing seeks a full-time Engineering Technician II to support standards, policies, and procedures related to sidewalk, street, sewer, and utility construction. You will gain exposure to traffic control principles, pedestrian safety, and right-of-way management while applying MDOT standards and related guidelines.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in civil engineering technology or construction management and at least one year of related experience.