Senior Project Engineer

This position is responsible for performing and overseeing complex, professional-level engineering tasks for engineering projects. Responsibilities may include managing projects; preparing engineering plans; and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. May supervise employees or oversee contractors.

• Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; coordinating staff training; and supporting personnel procedures.
• Prepares engineering plans, design drawings, and/or specifications for capital improvement, sewer separation, street resurfacing, sidewalk repair, and related projects; obtains design, right-of-way, and related permits as required.
• Prepares related reports and presentations; gives presentations outlining proposed or ongoing engineering projects; responds to various inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Manages engineering projects, including: creating final designs; enforcing contractor compliance with specifications; overseeing construction contracts; monitoring costs to ensure work is completed within budget; approving contractor payments; and performing related tasks.
• Performs studies and prepares reports to assist in designing storm sewers and related materials.
• Reviews construction and other plans to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Civil engineering principles and practices;
• Construction principles and practices;
• Computers and related systems;
• Applicable laws, regulations, and codes;
• Project management principles;
• Methods of preparing reports;
• Mathematical principles.

SKILLS:

• Using computers and related systems;
• Managing engineering projects;
• Preparing engineering specifications;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.
 EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 5 years of related experience; or, all required certification(s) and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
 
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION:

• Registered Professional Engineer
• Valid State of Michigan Driver’s License

 
POST-EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfactory completion of background check and a drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.

Salary : $77,750 - $109,084