(Full-Time) Civil Engineer
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Chief of Engineering Services and the direct supervision of the Supervising Design and/or Supervising Field Engineer, work activities in this position primarily involve design, grant support, estimating, contract administration, bid solicitation, coordination with consultants outside agencies, and staff; permitting, construction oversight, and administration related to a variety of public works projects, including buildings and related systems, site development, pavements, bridges, telecommunications, sewer, water, dams; and recreational facilities such as waterparks, marinas golf courses and play areas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or related field.
- Five years of related experience for Level 10.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Michigan required.
- Strong working knowledge of Municipal engineering and parks & recreation operations.
- Knowledge of construction equipment and its use.
- Proficient with AutoCad Civil 3d, Microsoft suite and roadsoft.
- Ability to operate listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the public, outside agencies and employees.
- May be required to work assigned Special Events, Weekends, Evenings and Holidays.
- Will be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs.
- Ability to perform essential duties.
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, and directs designated engineering activities.
- Coordinates and communicates with park staff on the scheduling and project status.
- Prepare contracts and specifications for associated projects.
- Perform project and contract administration as a project engineer, including ensuring conformance with engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
- Inspect and evaluate existing facilities for condition, serviceability and compliance with applicable codes and standards; develop, review, and evaluate design documents for constructability, quality control and compliance with codes, standards, and design intent.
- Cooperate and coordinate with surveyors to secure data used for design, construction, mapping land valuation, and other purposes.
- Coordinate with other governmental agencies, architects, and consulting engineers, as necessary, to develop and complete projects.
- Perform technical research and develop solutions to engineering problems.
- Perform engineering analysis and design, utilizing computer-aided design systems to prepare complete and accurate working drawings and specifications for project construction.
- Calculate project cost estimates.
- Helps to maintain and administer information for an asset management system.
- May serve on committees as assigned such as Safety Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, etc.
- Aid in the development of grant proposals.
- Collaborate with the Natural Resources, Planning, and other departments with projects.
- Develop budget estimates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
