Staff Engineer

Construction Association of Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Association of Michigan is seeking a civil engineer to support planning and construction of public and private infrastructure, including water main, sewer, roads, and drainage systems in Michigan. You will review private development plans, coordinate with developers and utility companies, and provide technical support across township departments.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree, have FE certification or near-term eligibility, and potentially pursue a Professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• FE exam passed or confirmation within three years of hire.
• Minimum one year of responsible experience in a related field.
• Maintain a valid Michigan Driver’s License and pass drug test.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage, review and oversee private development and public utility projects.
• Review project plans for conformance with township ordinances.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and bid documents for engineering projects.
• Assist in updating township maps and as-built records.
• Plan special assessment petitions for roads and utilities.
• Conduct engineering studies and prepare reports.
• Coordinate with consultants and inspectors on public projects.
• Respond to public inquiries about building and engineering practices.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Plan and map interpretation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

FE exam passed or within 3 years of hire

Minimum 1 year of related experience

Valid Michigan Driver's License

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Essential Duties - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Manage, review and oversee private development, including public water and sewer main extensions, commercial development, and residential development. Ensure compliance for private development with Township, County, State and Federal standards, ordinances, and requirements.
• Reviews project plans and specifications for conformance with Township ordinances.
• Assists in preparing plans, specifications, and bid documents for engineering projects and procurement of contracted services as required.
• Assist in updating and maintaining Township maps and as-built records.
• Assists in the planning and preparation of special assessment petitions for roads, drains, water main and sanitary sewer construction.
• Conducts special engineering studies and prepare reports and/or presentations as required.
• Assists other Township departments in the review of various Township permit applications: residential and commercial building, floodplain, wetland, natural feature setback, fill, accessory structures, right of way, and Metropolitan Extension Telecommunication right of way permit applications.
• Provides support in coordinating the activities of engineering consultants and construction inspectors working on public improvement projects. Performs field visits of construction sites and provides information to contractors.
• Performs site visits and responds to requests made by the general public regarding building and engineering practices, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances.
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree with major course work in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Construction Engineering or related field
• Minimum one (1) year of responsible experience in a related field
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
• Licenses or Certifications
• Fundamentals of Engineering test passed or confirmation of passing within three (3) years of date of hire
• OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Outlook.
• Obtain Professional Engineer License within seven (7) years of date of hire
• Maintain a valid Michigan Driver’s License
• Pass an employment drug test

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge or experience in the design, construction, administration, and/or inspection of municipal projects.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Relevant Township policies and procedures
• Construction and Engineering policies and procedures
• Federal, state and local laws related to planning and construction of public drinking water, public sanitary sewer, and storm water management
• Skill in:
• Use of relevant computer software

Ability to:

• Understand and interpret engineering/construction plans and maps
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing