Assistant City Engineer
About The Position
The City of Portage is hiring an analytical and detail-oriented Civil Engineer for its Assistant City Engineer opportunity in Transportation & Utilities. The team engineers and manages construction; operates and maintains streets, traffic signals, and utilities; reviews commercial and private development site and plat plans; administers right-of-way, utility-extension, and utility-connection permits; and performs traffic-signal timing, pavement evaluation, and water-quality assessments. The Assistant City Engineer reviews development plans and public works documents, supports transportation and utility construction projects, and performs stormwater, soil-erosion, and infrastructure review and inspection. The role involves working with residents, municipal officials, contractors, engineers, developers, vendors, and local and county 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.
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification is required.
- Ability to prepare plans and estimates for infrastructure projects.
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
- Valid driver's license and good driving history.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review site plans, plats, and other private development plans for conformance with approved designs and applicable laws, ordinances, and resolutions.
- Draft and review documents for 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 related to the city's National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II permitting.
- Conduct stormwater management and soil-erosion reviews for private and public construction projects.
- Serve as a liaison to the County Drain Commissioner and local stormwater, soil-erosion, and watershed-planning organizations.
- Review project proposals and plans to determine project time frames, funding limitations, and procedures for city and road utility construction projects, including designs and specifications.
- Review developer plans for compliance with engineering standards and ordinances related to transportation and utility projects.
- Assist with preparing specifications and requests for proposals for transportation and utility construction projects.
- Work with potential vendors to provide field data, design data, and other requested information.
- Inspect public and private sanitary sewer, water, street, and storm sewer improvements.
- Prepare plans and estimates for infrastructure projects.
- Manage multiple projects and work both in the office and in the field.
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
