The team executes and engineers construction management; operation and maintenance of streets, traffic signals, and utilities; performs engineering of commercial and private development site and plat plans; administers permits for ROW work, utility extensions and connections; traffic signal timing; pavement evaluation and rating; water quality assessments, and so much more.
What You'll Do:- Review site plans, plats, and other private developments to ensure conformance to approved design plans and applicable laws, ordinances, and resolutions.
- Drafts and reviews documents relating to all phases of public works, including subdivision and utilities ordinances and regulations.
- Confer with citizens, municipal officials, contractors, engineers, and developers to answer inquiries and advise on plan review, engineering or environmental issues, laws, and ordinances.
- Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates regarding the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II permitting for the city.
- Perform stormwater management and soil erosion reviews for private and public construction projects.
- Serve as a liaison to the County Drain Commissioner and various local stormwater, soil erosion, and watershed planning organizations.
- Review project proposals or plans to determine the time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing projects, designs, and specifications for city and road utility construction projects.
- Review developer plans to ensure adherence to engineering standards and ordinances related to transportation and utility projects.
- Assist in the preparation of specifications and requests for proposals on transportation and utility construction projects. Work with potential vendors to provide field data, design data, and other requested information.
- Inspect public and private sanitary sewers, water, streets, and storm sewer improvements.
What We're Looking for:- The ability to prepare plans and estimates of infrastructure projects is required.
- BS Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of civil engineering experience, including storm and wastewater, soil erosion, and project management.
- The Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification is required.
- PE certification is preferred.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
- A valid driver's license with a good driving history.
- Work in the office and out in the field.
Why Join us?- $73,392 -$106,521 annual salary range. Offer will be commensurate with experience.
- Excellent benefits package.
- Potential for advancement.
- Half-day Fridays! Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM and Friday 8 AM- noon.
Here's How to Join Us:- Include a cover letter and resume with the online application, www.portagemi.gov or in person at Portage City Hall/Human Resources, 7900 S. Westnedge Ave., Portage. MI 49002.
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