Engineering Services Coordinator (Department of Public Works)

Salary: $110,282.00 - $142,535.00 Annually
Location : Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Job Type: Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number:
Department: Dept of Public Works
Division: City Engineers
Opening Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: 12/31/2026 10:00 AM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: 3300-Association of Detroit Engineers (DWSD)

Description
Engineering Services Coordinator
Department of Public Works

Under general supervision, responsible for the activities of engineering groups engaged in road/bridge construction and/or road/bridge planning design & construction programs; performs strategic planning; ensuring federal, state and local policy, rules and regulations are followed; manages projects by developing scopes of work, managing the planning and implementation of the roads and bridge projects, managing contract schedules and budget issues, developing plans and specifications, performing professional project management, directing the work of consultants and contractors, approving payments of invoices, maintaining project schedules, preparing reports, coordinating resources, and ensuring conformance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements and to perform related work as required. In particular, coordinate with staff engineers to ensure coordination of project files and control documents in conformance with MDOT protocols.
Examples of Duties

1. Oversees development and organization of multiple construction electronic and paper project files in conformance with MDOT protocols utilizing Field Manager software and MDOT file number nomenclature.
2. Performs internal plan review for capital improvement projects
3. Performs oversight of bid process and construction of capital improvement projects.
4. Participates in the budgeting of capital improvement projects.
5. Plans and directs the activities of support staff engaged in control of project files: making general assignments to subordinates; reviewing, analyzing and approving recommendations of subordinates involving approving permits concerning, private work within the public rights of way, city streets, reviewing expressway construction projects, design of roadways, as well as, preparing street improvement schedules, and executing other phases of departmental programs.
6. Ascertains that departmental policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to, and when conditions warrant, authorizing variations in these controlling factors.
7. Manages the planning and implementation of the capital improvement projects.
8. Correlates departmental programs and resolves mutual problems with various city departments, governmental agencies, private utilities and others.
9. Serves as departmental representative at conferences and meetings with representatives of other agencies and groups.
10. Interacts with public through phone calls, meetings and in person to provide information related to capital improvement projects.
11. Makes formal presentations to residents at a public meeting to advise them of the project and how it will affect them.
12. Participates in educational and technical programs concerned with road and bridge construction activities.
13. Performs strategic planning, ensuring federal, state and local policy, rules and regulations are followed.
14. Attends staff meetings.
15. Studies and recommends changes in existing ordinances and regulations.
16. Makes special investigations and prepares reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other related field.

Five (5) years of experience in road and bridge construction engineering activities. Three (3) years experience in supervising a staff engaged in such work.

Must be a registered professional engineer in the State of Michigan.

May be required to provide and operate a motor vehicle on a reimbursed mileage basis.
Valid State of Michigan Operator License required.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point

LRD: 7/20/26
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• MDOT protocols for project management including the use of FieldManager software and MDOT file numbering protocol.
• Statistical principles and methods, and of graphic and other presentations of data for technical and publicity purposes.

SKILL IN:

• Diplomacy and tactfulness in dealing with subordinates, representatives of cooperating agencies and groups, and the general public.
• Operating a personal computer and using standard office word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Creative problem solving.
• Observation.

ABILITY TO:

• Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness in solving difficult road/bridge construction problems.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Supervise subordinates engaged in road and bridge construction management.
• Develop and maintain effective work relationships.
• Organize and prioritize work.

Distinguishing Characteristics
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
01

Do you have at least a bachelors degree in civil engineering?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a current Professional Engineering license in the United States now?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess at least five years post graduate work experience in civil engineering?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have at least three years as a supervisor over other engineers or related staff?

• Yes
• No

Required Question