Senior Assistant Civil Engineer - Design

Salary : $66,912.00 - $90,372.00 Annually

Location : Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI

Job Type : Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number : 20243124023DPWPA2

Department : Dept of Public Works

Division : City Engineers

Opening Date : 01 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit : 3400-Association of Municipal Engineers (DWSD)

Description

Under general supervision, performs responsible technical work in the field of civil engineering, and assists in the management and documentation of major municipal engineering / construction projects.

Examples of Duties

• Analyzes project scope.
• Reviews and evaluates field conditions and data.
• Provides documentation control and organization of project record files.
• Utilizes MDOT Field Manager software or equivalent used by the City in order to maintain project records and accounting.
• Develops and designs engineering solutions.
• Assists in preparation of construction plans.
• Ensures construction is performed in conformance with plans, specifications, budget and applicable standards.
• Interprets construction projects and plans.
• Creates engineering / construction project documents.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Oversees, supervises and inspects work of contractors and other City workforce, as needed.
• Manages and supervises inspectors and other staff assigned to projects.
• Reviews work prepared by other team members.
• Instructs, counsels, mentors and advises division staff on assignments and tasks to see that work is performed satisfactorily and meets expected standards.
• Consults with supervisor on work assignments and personnel matters such as promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions and grievances.
• May supervise Assistant Engineers and other technical staff members.
• Initiates and directs training of divisional staff and colleagues.
• Represents the department / division with individual groups of citizens, public agencies, or private stakeholder groups.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications (required) :

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

Qualifications (preferred) :

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

Additional points may be awarded for :

LRD : 01-10-2024

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following :

HEALTH

INSURANCE

PAID TIME OFF

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after :

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit . Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

Please indicate your degree type.

Please indicate your Degree type in Construction Engineering Related field.

Please indicate your years of experience in Civil Engineering & Construction related activities.

BRIEFLY EXPLAIN Completion of some coursework in construction management.

Please indicate your years of experience in civil engineering / construction supervisory field work. (Preferred)

Required Question

Salary : $66,912 - $90,372