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Civil Engineer

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Portage, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/28/2026

 

Civil Engineer

Transportation and Utilities

 

The City of Portage is looking for an experienced and professional Civil Engineer to join our Department of Transportation and Utilities! Are you ready to join a team that builds infrastructure one block at a time? The team executes, and engineers construction management; operation and maintenance of streets, traffic signals, and utilities; performs engineering of commercial and private development sites and plat plans; administers permits for ROW work, utility extensions, and connections; traffic signal timing; pavement evaluation and rating; water quality assessments; and so much more. There is no city without Transportation & Utilities!

What You'll Do:

  • This position will coordinate and implement engineering activities, technical designs, project research and plan review for private development projects.
  • Incumbent will review site plans, plats and other private developments to ensure conformance to applicable Federal, State and local laws, ordinances and resolutions, and ensure adherence to engineering standards and ordinances related to water and sewer provisions and storm drainage designs.
  • This position inspects public and private development construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications and construction and safety standards. Manages contracts and consultants involved with each project as requested by the Chief City Engineer.
  • The position will perform stormwater management and soil erosion reviews for private and public construction projects.
  • This individual confers with consultants and contractors to outline a work plan and to coordinate record keeping, scheduling, preparation of pay estimates, surveying and final inspection of all projects before acceptance. Coordinates warranty inspections when required.

What We're Looking For:

  • A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a comparable field of study is required. 
  • Five (5) years of experience in civil engineering and/or training in construction, public works and/or public infrastructure are required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Candidates must possess a valid State of Michigan Driver’s License.
  • Be a registered State of Michigan Professional Engineer. 
  • Candidates must possess a thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, materials and equipment of civil engineering as applied to the design and construction of municipal infrastructures.

 

Why Join Us?

  • The salary range is $80,914 - $117, 439 and is commensurate with experience
  • Excellent benefits package. 
  • Potential for advancement. 
  • Half-day Fridays! Monday – Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM and Friday 8 AM-noon.


Here is How to Apply:

  • Apply online at www.portagemi.gov/200/Employment or in person at Portage City Hall/Human Resources. 7900 S. Westnedge Avenue.
  • Questions? Contact Human Resources at (269)329-4533 or text (269)998-1385.


Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the city to afford equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, height, weight, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity; Positive action shall be taken to ensure the fulfillment of this policy.


Salary : $80,914 - $117,439

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