Senior Associate Civil Engineer-Design

About the position

Under general supervision, is in charge of the civil engineering design and preparation of plans and specifications for major municipal engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises the work of a moderately large group of subordinate engineers and drafting technicians engaged in performing fundamental civil engineering design and feasibility studies of alternate methods of solving specific civil engineering problems.
• Prepares plans and policies for carrying out work.
• Assigns, reviews and approves the work of subordinates.
• Instructs and advises workers on the more difficult phases of work.
• Designs, selects, and approves the major design features.
• Prepares the more important specifications.
• Investigates and analyzes construction methods used.
• Examines plans, specifications, and estimates for completeness and conformity with accepted design practices, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares special studies and reports relative to matters such as alternate solutions and estimates of materials and costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Five years of experience in the design and preparation of plans for large municipal projects including two years in a supervisory or team leadership capacity.
• Current registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan.
• Valid State of Michigan Operator License required.

Benefits

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan).
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave.
• City Employees Retirement System.