The Staff Engineer will report directly to the City Engineer and provide engineering support activities to the City Engineer, Engineering Department staff, and other City Departments pertaining to City infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, drainage, water distribution, wastewater collection, and City right-of-way issues.
WAGES AND BENEFITS:
- Wage is $60,268 - $63,957 DOQ/Experience
- Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance (including dental/vision) upon date of hire
- Post-Employment Health Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
Under the direction of the City Engineer, administers municipal engineering activities and functions including reviewing and issuing permits, reviewing site plans, project development planning and cost estimating, project management of specific projects to include design, and specification development, bid documents and bidding, permitting and agency coordination, and construction oversight and closeout. Works with the Department of Public Works to resolve utility, road, drainage, and construction problems. Works with other City Departments to provide engineering input on the development of capital improvement projects.
Essential Functions include but are not limited to:
- Evaluate and approve engineering permit applications
- Review and provide comments on site plans and construction plans
- Respond to citizen inquiries and complaints
- Prepare project plans, specifications and bid documents, permitting and other agency coordination for various infrastructure projects
- Perform construction oversight on road and/or utility projects to assure conformance to the plans and specifications and document quantities for pay applications
- Oversee and provide support to interns when utilized by the Department.
- Support and facilitate projects that involve consultant services.
- Research, evaluation, analysis, development of various processes, procedures or policies associated with department functions or equipment.
- Write reports or develop presentations for City Commission or Public Information meetings.
- Provide support to or serve as liaison to City Boards as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Will also consider General Engineering, Mechanical, Construction Management, Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology degrees.
- Passed State of Michigan FE exam or equivalent helpful but not required.
- Prior experience in civil engineering including municipal transportation and utility design, construction inspection, surveying and drafting or related work. Significant transportation and utility construction oversight and/or inspection helpful and may take the place of experience in municipal design work.
- Experience using MDOT specifications, Field Book, Field Manager, and ProjectWise preferred but will train.
- MDEQ Stormwater Operator Certification preferred but will train.
- Proficient in Excel spreadsheets and other MS Office programs.
- Some GIS and AutoCAD knowledge preferred.
- Valid Michigan Driver’s License
Ability to:
- Use good engineering judgement to make decisions and carryout assigned duties.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, elected and appointed officials, general public, contractors, and regulatory and state officials.
- Write technical and informational reports and correspondence.
- Perform duties inside and outside in varying weather and environmental conditions.
- Work effectively as a member of a team to complete projects.
- Work independently as duties require.
- Work outside of normal hours as duties require.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent standing, walking, and sitting.
- Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, shoveling, lifting, and reaching.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
- Physical ability to safely move about and conduct work in indoor and outdoor locations.
- Ability to withstand varied weather conditions, temperature changes, and varying noise levels.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit cover letter, employment application, and resume.
Email: rtroyer [at] saultcity.com
Mail: City of Sault Ste. Marie
Robin R. Troyer, Deputy City Manager
225 East Portage Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Questions can be directed to Robin Troyer at rtroyer [at] saultcity.com or 906-632-5717
This search is conducted by an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Credentials accepted until the position is filled.