What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant City Engineer position at The City of Alliance?
CITY OF ALLIANCE
ENGINEERING & BUILDING
Assistant City Engineer
This position shall:
- Possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, surveying, or a related field.
- Knowledgeable in the principles and practices in civil engineering and surveying.
- Strong skills in computer aided drafting and design, GIS, spreadsheets, database, and other related computer programs.
- Ability to use surveying equipment and to perform basic level and topographical surveys.
- Proficient in performing complex engineering/surveying calculations and in the presentation and communication of the results.
- Knowledge of construction materials and methods and safety regulations.
- Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver's License.
- Work a 35-hour work week - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
- Salary Range: $53,895 to $66,950.
- Excellent Benefits.
Some specific functions are:
- Perform professional engineering work directing the design and construction of a variety of public and private improvement Civil Engineering projects.
- Ability to work with the public, other government agencies, City employees, City Council, contractors, architects/engineers, and utility companies in a professional and courteous manner.
- Be able communicate with citizens to clearly and correctly handle questions/concerns that they may have.
- Must be in good health and have the ability to work, at times, under adverse weather and site conditions.
- Work requires considerable judgment, initiative, and professional knowledge with the responsibility for making technical decisions on engineering problems.
- Oversee the investigation, planning, design, and construction of complex capital improvement projects including streets, bridges, drainage, water, sewers, pump stations, traffic related items, etc.
- Review drawings for surveys and private construction projects to ensure adherence to local standards.
- Manage and assist in the maintenance of the City mapping system, including streets, zoning, utilities, address maps, and GIS system.
- Retain permanent City records.
- Assist the Engineer with setting and enforcing department policies, procedures, construction standards, and regulations.
- Prepare letters, reports, spreadsheets, drawings, for the Department and others.
- Assist with surveys, issuance of permits, traffic studies, in-house designs, funding applications, payments, budgets, and all other related work deemed necessary for the operation of the Department.
- Possession of an Ohio EIT, preferred with 0-3 years experience, or possession of an Ohio PS with 4-5 years experience.
All applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, to the Mayor’s Office, 504 East Main Street, Alliance, Ohio 44601. Visit https://www.cityofalliance.com/99/Apply-for-a-Job for an application.
- THE CITY OF ALLIANCE IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,895.00 - $66,950.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $53,895 - $66,950