The City of Lansing Public Service Department is seeking a full-time Assistant City Engineer to join their professional team. This is a great opportunity for those seeking to utilize their knowledge of principles and practices of Civil Engineering as they relate to public works projects and infrastructure including, but not limited to; roadway design and construction methods, soil sciences, testing and evaluation methods, sanitary and storm sewer system design and construction, watermain design and construction, surveying, civil engineering materials such as asphalt and concrete, traffic control, environmental remediation and public works construction techniques.

The successful candidate will be able to use their skills in project, construction, and personnel management to assist in performing the essential duties of the position. The City offers a competitive wage and benefit package including paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & TRAINING:

• Michigan Professional Engineer license, preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field; AND
• Minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience as a field, design or project engineer, to include a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience and/or directing the work of others.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS INLCUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Position reports to the City Engineer and shall be able to oversee the responsibilities of the other Assistant City Engineers (Infrastructure and Transportation) when they are not in the office.
Management/Budget

• Manage the two existing closed landfills including monitoring reports for EGLE and coordination of remediation projects.
• Assigns work and coordinates, supervises and evaluates staff within the section, directing changes when necessary.
• Prepares and administers the budget of the section, monitors budget expenditures, develops and reviews quotations and bids, and reviews project plans, specifications and estimates.
• Seeks grants and other outside funding for critical work programs and manages the receipt and expenditure of funds received.

Design/Technical

• Oversee the Phase-II Stormwater, MS4 program, including the City’s Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) Program.
• Plan, direct, designs, and supervise construction of public improvement projects including those associated with the City’s Wet Weather Control Program (WWCP), including sewer separation projects and sewer rehabilitation projects, and associated infrastructure.
• Prepares wide range of engineering drawings, sketches and plans which requires the ability to analyze and synthesize data.
• Performs field inspections, uses measuring devices to measure and lay out work, and provides technical advice and guidance to crews for project implementation.
• Responsible for multiple reporting and permits including National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits.

Communications/PR

• Meets with and makes presentations to citizen groups, neighborhood groups, City Council and Committee meeting to address issues and concerns about projects, funding, construction, and other issues related to public works projects.
• Creates information for press releases related to projects overseen by the section.
• Serves as a member of a variety of boards and committees including the Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management and Joint Area Transportation Committee (ELGE, County Road Association and Michigan Municipal League reps)

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.

The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Application Special Instructions

Attach resume and cover letter, relevant verification of education (college courses/degree), and certifications/licenses.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,919.91 - $113,565.38 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person