Staff Engineer

Bloomfield Township; Bloomfield (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability & Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Four-day workweek

Employee Assistance Program

457(b)

529 college plans

Job summary

Bloomfield Township is seeking an engineer to perform a variety of duties in planning and constructing public and private infrastructure, including water mains, sewers, drainage, roads, and safety paths.

You will liaise with developers and utility companies, participate in site plan reviews, and provide technical support to township departments as required. Compensation and advancement are governed by the union contract.

Responsibilities

• Water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, drainage, roads, and safety path infrastructure planning and construction.
• Site plan review and management of private development projects within the Township.
• Liaison with developers to implement infrastructure improvements for new residential and commercial development.
• Liaison with utility companies for private utility construction in public road rights-of-way.
• Provide technical support in the operation of the department and to other Township departments as required.

Job description

Summary Of Benefits At Bloomfield Township

Bloomfield Township offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, emphasizing health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Health Insurance: Employees receive Cigna PPO coverage with low premiums—$25/single or $50/family per pay period—and annual deductibles of $2,000/single and $4,000/family. The Township also contributes to a Health Savings Accounts: $1,500 for singles and $3,000 for families. Opt-out incentives include $3,000 (single) or $6,000 (family). Additional health perks include dental, vision, telehealth, and wellness incentives up to $350.

Paid Time Off: The Township provides 40 floating holiday hours, 13 sick days annually (4 hours accrued biweekly), along with a vacation bank with 36 hours added after your first pay period and 7 paid holidays. Three sick days may be used as personal days.

Disability & Life Insurance: Coverage includes short- and long-term disability, $50,000 employee life insurance, $10,000 spouse life insurance, and $25,000 accidental death/dismemberment insurance.

Retirement Plans: The Township contributes 13% to a defined contribution plan (401a) with full vesting after eight (8) years. We also offer a retiree health savings plan with a $3,000 annual contribution by the Township and a mandatory 3% employee contribution.

Additional Perks: Employees benefit from a compressed four-day workweek (Monday-Thursday, 7 AM–5:30 PM), Employee Assistance Program available to you and your family, and voluntary savings plans such as 457(b) account deferred compensation and 529 college plans.

This benefits package reflects Bloomfield Township’s commitment to employee well-being, professional growth, and financial security.

Job Description

Performs a variety of engineering duties associated with the planning and construction of public and private infrastructure, including, but not limited to: water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, drainage, roads, and safety path. Involved in the site plan review and management of all private development projects in the Township. Liaison with developers to implement the infrastructure improvements for new residential and commercial development and liaison with utility companies for private utility construction in the public road right-of-ways. Provide technical support in the operation of the department and to other Township departments as required.

Detailed Job Description

Compensation: Union contract contains mechanisms for annual salary increases and advancement.

This position is part of the General Employees Union (GELC).