Senior Assistant Civil Engineer - Design

City of Detroit; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Detroit is seeking a Civil Engineer to manage municipal engineering projects. The role involves analyzing project scopes, supervising contractors, and ensuring compliance with construction standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in civil engineering and construction related activities.
• Completion of some coursework in construction management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes project scope and reviews field conditions.
• Prepares construction plans and maintains project records.
• Supervises work of contractors and other staff.

Skills

Technical Work

Project Management

Documentation Control

Engineering Solutions

Construction Supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MDOT Field Manager

Job description

Under general supervision, performs responsible technical work in the field of civil engineering, and assists in the management and documentation of major municipal engineering/construction projects.

• Analyzes project scope.
• Reviews and evaluates field conditions and data.
• Provides documentation control and organization of project record files.
• Utilizes MDOT Field Manager software or equivalent used by the City in order to maintain project records and accounting.
• Develops and designs engineering solutions.
• Assists in preparation of construction plans.
• Ensures construction is performed in conformance with plans, specifications, budget and applicable standards.
• Interprets construction projects and plans.
• Creates engineering/construction project documents.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Oversees, supervises and inspects work of contractors and other City workforce, as needed.
• Manages and supervises inspectors and other staff assigned to projects.
• Reviews work prepared by other team members.
• Instructs, counsels, mentors and advises division staff on assignments and tasks to see that work is performed satisfactorily and meets expected standards.
• Consults with supervisor on work assignments and personnel matters such as promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions and grievances.
• May supervise Assistant Engineers and other technical staff members.
• Initiates and directs training of divisional staff and colleagues.
• Represents the department/division with individual groups of citizens, public agencies, or private stakeholder groups.

Qualifications (required):

• Bachelor’s degree in a civil engineering or construction engineering related field.
• Three years of experience in civil engineering and construction related activities.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

Qualifications (preferred):

• Completion of some coursework in construction management is preferred.
• One year of civil engineering/construction supervisory field work is preferred.

Evaluation Plan

• Interview:70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience &Personal Qualifications:30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P:100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point

LRD: 01-10-2024