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Assistant City Engineer

City of Portage
Portage, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/10/2026
The City of Portage is looking for an analytical and detail-oriented Civil Engineer for our Assistant City Engineer opportunity. 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 site 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: Review site plans, plats, and other private developments to ensure conformance to approved design plans and applicable laws, ordinances, and resolutions. Drafts and reviews documents relating to all phases of public works, including subdivision and utilities ordinances and regulations. Confer with citizens, municipal officials, contractors, engineers, and developers to answer inquiries and advise on plan review, engineering or environmental issues, laws, and ordinances. Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates regarding the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II permitting for the city. Perform stormwater management and soil erosion reviews for private and public construction projects. Serve as a liaison to the County Drain Commissioner and various local stormwater, soil erosion, and watershed planning organizations. Review project proposals or plans to determine the time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing projects, designs, and specifications for city and road utility construction projects. Review developer plans to ensure adherence to engineering standards and ordinances related to transportation and utility projects. Assist in the preparation of specifications and requests for proposals on transportation and utility construction projects. Work with potential vendors to provide field data, design data, and other requested information. Inspect public and private sanitary sewers, water, streets, and storm sewer improvements. What We’re Looking for: The ability to prepare plans and estimates of infrastructure projects is required. BS Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of civil engineering experience, including storm and wastewater, soil erosion, and project management. The Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification is required. PE certification is preferred. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time. A valid driver’s license with a good history. Work in the office and out in the field. Why Join us? $66,480 - $89,943 annual salary range. Offer will be 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’s How to Join Us: Include a cover letter and resume with the online application, www.portagemi.gov or in person at Portage City Hall/Human Resources, 7900 S. Westnedge Ave., Portage. MI 49002. Got 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 opportunities 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.

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