Salary: $89,474.00 - $124,542.00 Annually
Location : 415 E. Stockbridge, Kalamazoo, MI
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-00083
Department: Public Services Stockbridge
Division: Public Services Engineering
Opening Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: 10/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description/Distinguishing Features The Assistant Engineer-Public Works reports to and receives supervision from the Public Works Division Manager. The Assistant City Engineer is distinguished from the Engineering Supervisor by its responsibility for managing specialized projects, supervising professional engineering staff, and providing professional-level engineering work activities. The Assistant City Engineer-Public Works is distinguished from the City Engineer which is responsible for overall managing and planning with a focus on development and sustainability of streets, roadways, trunklines and the overall transportation system and the coordination of those systems with the respective Assistant City Engineers assigned directly to the Utilities.
Examples of Duties - Supervises and evaluates professional engineering staff which includes preparing and completing performance evaluations, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments, and determining employee development and training needs
- Coordinates and oversees design and work activities of capital projects which include overseeing employees, consultants and contractors; preparing grant applications; preparing programming applications for federally funded projects, reviewing, approving and professionally sealing plans, specifications, bids, and engineering reports; monitoring project budgets, costs and schedules; and, coordinating utility upgrades.
- Oversees construction projects by consulting with inspectors, contractors, and/or consultants; approving invoices; and approving schedules and methods of construction.
- Designs and prepares a variety of engineering reports.
- Prepares annual streets O&M and capital budgets and provides technical input and leadership for new streets capital improvement projects by evaluating pavement condition, generating costs for upgrading or replacing existing operating systems, and preparing project and cost summaries.
- Acts as designated Project Engineer for state and federally funded street projects, responsible for oversight of budget, design, construction and compliance with state and federal record-keeping, file maintenance and wage compliance requirements.
- Prepares, reviews and approves memos to City Manager and City Commission on a variety of subjects including requests for contract approval and change orders, reports on engineering studies and citizen complaint follow up.
- Participates in special project efforts by evaluating and developing guidelines for the city.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Essential Qualifications Knowledge of:- Federal and State of Michigan laws, rules and regulations governing construction in waterways, flood plains, wetlands and permitting;
- City policies and procedures;
- Budget management;
- Civil Engineering breadth principles and practices with a Road and Highway depth;
- Construction principles and practices;
- Project management;
- Health and safety requirements.
Skill in:- Using computers and related software applications;
- Preparing and monitoring the budget;
- Understanding scientific principles;
- Preparing and making presentations;
- Preparing reports;
- Writing technical correspondence;
- Project Management;
- Supervising employees;
- Mentoring and training junior management positions;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Acceptable Training and Experience - Bachelor's degree in engineering or field related to area of assignment and six years of progressively responsible engineering or related experience; two of which are progressively responsible supervisory and/or management experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Additional Requirements
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Michigan or the ability to obtain licensure within twelve months;
- Valid Michigan Driver's License.
- Must be able to work in the United States without organizational sponsorship, both now and in the future.
The City of Kalamazoo offers competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, group life insurance, long and short-term disability, paid time off, a defined benefits pension plan, a 457 deferred compensation plan, and a retirement health care savings plan (HCSP). Benefits vary based on the bargaining unit of a position.
The City of Kalamazoo also operates a convenient health clinic that is open to employees, retirees, and their families and provides routine medical services and prescriptions.
The benefits for this position fall within the City of Kalamazoo Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) employee group.
For a summary of City of Kalamazoo benefits in NBU positions, please visit our website:
Please note: these benefits are subject to change.01
Do you have Previous experience with preparing reports, researching information, gathering, analyzing and interpreting data?
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How many years of previous supervisory experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1-2 years of experience
- 3-5 years of experience
- 6+ years of experience
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Do you have experience with Microsoft Office applications?
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Do you have a Bachelor 's degree from an accredited university or college or an equivalent of experience in a related field?
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Do you have knowledge of Federal and State of Michigan laws, rules and regulations governing construction in waterways, flood plains, wetlands and permitting? Explain.
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Do you have experience in overseeing construction projects by consulting with inspectors, approving invoices and approving schedules? Explain.
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