Civil Engineer

City of Portage•Portage, MI

About The Position

The City of Portage is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join its Department of Transportation and Utilities. The department is responsible for engineering, construction management, operation and maintenance of streets, traffic signals and utilities; engineering commercial and private development sites and plat plans; administering right-of-way permits, utility extensions and connections; traffic signal timing; pavement evaluation and rating; and water quality assessments. The Civil Engineer coordinates and implements engineering activities, technical designs, project research and plan reviews for private development projects. The position reviews site plans, plats and other private developments for compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, resolutions and engineering standards, including requirements for water and sewer provisions and storm drainage designs. It also inspects public and private development construction sites, manages project contracts and consultants as requested by the Chief City Engineer, and conducts stormwater management and soil erosion reviews. The position coordinates with consultants and contractors on work plans, record keeping, schedules, pay estimates, surveying and final inspections before project acceptance, and coordinates warranty inspections when required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a comparable field of study.
Five years of experience in civil engineering and/or training in construction, public works and/or public infrastructure, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid State of Michigan Driver’s License.
Registered State of Michigan Professional Engineer.
Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, materials and equipment as applied to the design and construction of municipal infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement engineering activities, technical designs, project research and plan review for private development projects.
Review site plans, plats and other private developments for compliance with applicable Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, resolutions, engineering standards and ordinances related to water and sewer provisions and storm drainage designs.
Inspect public and private development construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance with engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
Manage contracts and consultants involved with projects as requested by the Chief City Engineer.
Perform stormwater management and soil erosion reviews for private and public construction projects.
Confer with consultants and contractors to outline work plans and coordinate record keeping, scheduling, preparation of pay estimates, surveying and final project inspections before acceptance.
Coordinate warranty inspections when required.