Assistant City Engineer
About The Position
The City of Portage is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented civil engineer for its Assistant City Engineer role in Transportation & Utilities. The team manages and engineers construction projects; operates and maintains streets, traffic signals, and utilities; reviews commercial and private development site and plat plans; administers permits for right-of-way work and utility extensions and connections; and performs traffic-signal timing, pavement evaluation and rating, and water-quality assessments. The Assistant City Engineer reviews development plans and public works documents, supports transportation and utility construction projects, and carries out stormwater and soil-erosion reviews. The role includes preparing plans, specifications, and estimates; inspecting infrastructure improvements; and coordinating with citizens, public officials, contractors, engineers, developers, vendors, and regional stormwater organizations. Work takes place both in the office and in the field.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or a related field.
- At least 3 years of civil engineering experience, including stormwater and wastewater, soil erosion, and project management.
- Ability to prepare plans and estimates for infrastructure projects.
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving history.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
Responsibilities
- Review site plans, plats, and other private developments for conformity with approved designs and applicable laws, ordinances, and resolutions.
- Draft and review documents for public works, including subdivision and utilities ordinances and regulations.
- Respond to inquiries and advise citizens, municipal officials, contractors, engineers, and developers on plan review, engineering and environmental issues, laws, and ordinances.
- Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for the city’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II permitting.
- Perform stormwater management and soil-erosion reviews for private and public construction projects.
- Serve as liaison to the County Drain Commissioner and local stormwater, soil-erosion, and watershed-planning organizations.
- Review project proposals and plans to assess timelines, funding limitations, and procedures for city and road utility construction projects, including designs and specifications.
- Review developer plans for adherence to engineering standards and ordinances concerning transportation and utility projects.
- Assist with preparing specifications and requests for proposals for transportation and utility construction projects.
- Provide field data, design data, and other requested information to potential vendors.
- Inspect public and private sanitary sewer, water, street, and storm sewer improvements.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package.
- Potential for advancement.
- Half-day Fridays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
