ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities • Melvindale, MI

1d • $106,923 - $150,013 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting in planning and operations of an assigned division. Responsibilities include supervising staff; monitoring and/or performing inspections; and managing projects, preparing engineering plans specifications and bid packages, conducting construction inspections, and related activities.

Requirements

• Civil engineering principles and practices
• AutoCAD
• Construction principles and practices
• Computers and related systems
• Applicable laws, regulations, and codes
• Project management principles
• Supervisory principles
• Research and report preparation
• Supervising staff
• Using computers and related systems
• Managing engineering projects
• Resolving complex issues
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, the general public, and others to exchange or convey information.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with 7 years of related experience or Master’s degree with 7 years of related experience.
• 5 years of supervisory experience required.
• Registered Professional Engineer
• Valid State of Michigan Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Experience in design of sewer line, water main and street paving preferred.
• Experience in auto cad drafting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; coordinating staff training; and supporting personnel procedures.
• Monitors and/or performs planning, design, inspection, and other tasks related to roadway, bridge, sewer, water, building construction, and related capital improvement projects.
• Reviews construction plans for compliance with standards and requirements.
• Manages and administers capital improvement projects, including: resolving conflicts with contractors; managing contracts; managing compliance with plans and specifications; maintaining project budgets; and performing related tasks.
• Assists in developing engineering projects; provides engineering guidance to related departments.
• Responds to questions, concerns, and inquiries from the public, business owners, and others.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level