City Engineer

Position Overview

The City Engineer is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating engineering activities for municipal infrastructure and public works projects. This role oversees all improvements and asset management of streets, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, and sidewalks for the city. The City Engineer ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, manages budgets and project timelines, supervises engineering staff and consultants, and serves as a technical advisor to city leadership. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the engineering staff
  • Assigning work
  • Approving leave requests
  • Conducting performance evaluations
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of engineering plans and specifications for municipal infrastructure projects
  • Streets and sidewalks
  • Watermains
  • Sanitary sewers
  • Storm sewers
• Conduct inspections of City infrastructure projects
  • Ensure proper construction practices
  • Identify and resolve construction or engineering issues
  • Maintain accurate project records
• Review private development plans
  • Ensure compliance with City engineering standards
  • Enforce stormwater management ordinances
  • Promote sound engineering practices
• Study and prepare technical reports on engineering issues and concerns
• Assist with capital improvement planning for City infrastructure systems
• Investigate and respond to public inquiries and complaints related to
  • City infrastructure and projects
  • Safety hazards
  • ADA compliance
  • Construction barricades and trenching
• Serve as the City Traffic Engineer
  • Analyzing traffic control issues and device requests
  • Conducting traffic and accident studies
  • Coordinating changes with Police and other departments
  • Acting as liaison with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
• Perform administrative functions for the Engineering Department
  • Coordinate and draft the annual department budget
  • Approve departmental expenditures
  • Analyze and forecast costs for projects and operations
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, construction specifications, and procedures for City facilities
• Review or participate in the development of plans and specifications for external agency projects affecting the City
• Provide technical engineering support to other City departments
• Coordinate and manage utility location services
• Manage and approve Right-of-Way (ROW) use and ROW permit applications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• 3-5 years experience as a civil engineer
• 2 years of supervisory or management experience preferred
• Experience in project management methodologies to lead engineering projects effectively
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $100,000.00 per year
• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location: In person