Civil Engineer I, II or III

City of Kalamazoo•Kalamazoo, MI

About The Position

The Civil Engineer I, II, or III supervises and manages capital improvement projects, contracts, budgets, and design in one of three divisions: Water Resources, Wastewater, or Public Works/Traffic. The specific level determines the degree of independence and responsibility. Engineer I is an entry-level position that performs technical engineering work under supervision. Engineer II independently handles a range of engineering work for public construction projects and public services operations and maintenance, potentially serving as a project manager, resident engineer, assistant resident engineer, inspector, or design project leader. Engineer III works under general direction, may manage projects or serve as an assigned technical engineer, and may oversee and train junior staff. Engineer III is responsible for assigned engineering analyses, designs, reports, plans, specifications, or contracts. The position plans and delivers public services projects and capital improvements, including design, budgeting, contracting, surveying, construction inspection, and project coordination. It also supports right-of-way acquisitions, reviews project plans for compliance with codes and standards, and may model water systems to assess proposed projects or infrastructure upgrades. The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages candidates with transferable experience to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Engineer I (P1): No additional experience required.
Engineer II (TS): Two years of paraprofessional-level civil engineering experience and an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certificate.
Engineer III (P2): Valid Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Valid Michigan Driver’s License.
Strong, clear communication and excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and positively with all levels of the organization.
Excellent customer service skills.
Demonstrated ability to show urgency, prioritize effectively, respond to opportunities, instill urgency in others, and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

A Professional Engineer’s License is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises and manages projects, contracts, budgets, and schedules.
Plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages long- and short-range project and capital improvement planning.
Prepares and approves Public Services project designs in accordance with engineering principles and City standards; determines scope and prepares drawings, specifications, bidding documents, contracts, and cost estimates.
Conducts and coordinates design and construction surveying.
Provides analysis, recommendations, and designs, and investigates situations.
Conducts construction inspections; reviews and approves contractor pay requests; and reviews and processes construction change orders.
Prepares legal descriptions, documents, and draft agreements for City right-of-way acquisitions; meets with property owners about roadway project acquisitions; and works with appraisers and consultants to determine market value.
Reviews and approves project plans and construction drawings for division projects and ensures compliance with codes and standards.
Models parts or all of the water system to analyze the impact of new projects or upgrades to existing infrastructure.
Determines selection criteria for consultants and contractors and specifies their parameters and scope of work.
Attends meetings and addresses customer questions and complaints.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
At Engineer II level, may act as project manager, resident engineer, assistant resident engineer, inspector, or design project leader, and may lead subordinate personnel on a project basis.
At Engineer III level, may act as project manager or assigned technical engineer and oversee and train junior engineering staff.