Senior Project Engineer

City of East Lansing; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual cost-of-living increases

Retirement programs with employer contribution

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The City of East Lansing is looking for a dedicated engineer to join its Engineering Division. You will manage various municipal projects, from water and sewer to environmental permitting, while ensuring clear communication with the public. This position offers an engaging environment with challenges that promote growth and collaboration.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and five years of relevant experience. The role provides competitive benefits, a collaborative work atmosphere, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of civil engineering experience in road, water, or sewer design.
• Two years of project supervisory experience is required.
• Possession of or ability to obtain registration as a Professional Engineer is desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented team in development of municipal projects.
• Develop and execute asset-management plans and studies.
• Engage with the public to explain projects.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline

Job description

Career Opportunities

City of East Lansing occupies the ancestral, traditional and contemporary lands of the Anishinaabeg – Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi peoples land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw. Our city is committed to creating a fully inclusive and anti‑racist community where differences are respected and valued. We seek individuals who share this commitment.

The City of East Lansing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

SUMMARY

Working as part of the Engineering Division, you will help lead a talented team in the development of internally and externally designed projects and operation of related municipal programs. You’ll be responsible for developing and executing a diverse range of projects (water, sewer, streets, traffic, etc.), asset‑management plans, studies, right‑of‑way permitting, environmental permitting and programs, and the related resident and business communication. You will also work with cross‑departmental staff to help review site plans and participate in complex development projects. We value excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with the public, providing clear explanations of projects and solving problems that arise during construction.

ABOUT US

The City of East Lansing is committed to becoming a fully inclusive anti‑racist place to live, work, visit and do business. We believe an organization functions at its highest ability when a shared culture that promotes accepting, respecting, and valuing differences that include attributes such as age, income, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstances, and cultural backgrounds is fostered. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and reflect the community we serve.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Competitive salary with annual cost‑of‑living increases
• Retirement programs including a hybrid pension (10% employer contribution) and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• $1,000 annual employer contribution to a post‑employment Health Care Savings Plan
• 14 paid holidays
• 25 days of paid time off
• 30 calendar days of paid parental leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with affordable employee cost‑sharing for medical coverage and City‑paid dental and vision premiums
• Life insurance equal to 2x annual salary, with optional supplemental coverage, and long‑term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to use pre‑tax dollars for out‑of‑pocket health and dependent care expenses
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free counseling and support for employees and their families
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying federal student loans
• An ever‑changing work environment! In the dynamic work of Public Works, each day presents new and exciting challenges that keep your work fresh, engaging, and stimulating.

LOCATION

The Department of Public Works is located at 1800 E State Road in East Lansing. The DPW facility is located north of downtown, nestled between wooded lots and farm fields. The office is located near US‑127 and I‑69, and there is ample surface parking. The facility is also located near Granger Meadows Park and other walking trails, which staff often frequent on their breaks. Due to the nature of this work, remote work options are available but limited and based on the demands of the Department.

ON‑GOING AND UP‑COMING PROJECTS

• Wet‑Weather Resiliency Master Planning: City‑wide 2D Hydraulic and Hydrologic modeling and climate predictions to help design infrastructure to meet challenges of a changing climate.
• State Revolving Fund Sewer Projects including both the sewer collection system and the Water Resource Recovery Facility.
• Traffic Signal Asset Management Plan.
• Major and Local Road Reconstruction and Utility Projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline is required, and possession of, or ability to obtain, registration as a Professional Engineer is desired. Work experience should include five years of increasingly responsible civil engineering experience in road, water and/or sewer design, including two years of project supervisory responsibility. Demonstrated project management skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are key.

APPLY

In addition to the City application, please submit copies of degrees, copies of applicable certifications, one professional reference, and examples of recent design packages completed. Application materials can be downloaded at www.cityofeastlansing.com/career. The materials are in PDF form and may be filled out electronically, saved, and e‑mailed as an attachment to Human Resources. Or, the application may be printed out, completed and mailed. Return completed applications, cover letter and resume to: East Lansing City Hall, Human Resources Department, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. Email: [e-mail].