Civil Engineer II

The City of Wyandotte is accepting applications for a full time Civil Engineer II. This position is responsible for civil engineering work including preparing plans & specifications, layout, supervision and inspection. Must have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or related field. Engineer in Training (EIT) and CAD version 2018 proficiency required. Annual salary depends on qualification, plus a competitive benefit package.

Examples of Work: (Illustrative Only)

 Conducts preliminary studies and prepares designs for all public work facilities such as street paving projects, storm and sanitary sewer projects, and related projects;

 Develops specifications, estimates and standards;

 Supervise and perform responsible field engineering and surveying work including the layout and setting grades for street paving, resurfacing, sewer construction, water mains, sidewalk construction, recreation facilities and other construction projects.

 Supervise field survey party in establishing bench marks, property lines and other measurements.

 Provides supervision and inspection over contractors on public works construction projects.

 Consults with private builders, subdivision developers and other engineers regarding street and drainage plans and development;

 Advises and answers technical questions;

 Reviews all new subdivision residential and commercial development plans and private building permits against City’s codes and ordinances and certifies compliance;

 Commercial & residential demolitions following the applicable OSHA, EPA and MIOSHA regulations as they relate to hazardous materials and demolition procedures.

 Management of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program utilizing funds received from US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

 Development, implementation and enforcement of Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) as regulated by the Municipal Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)

 Implementation of Stormwater Asset Management and Wastewater (SAW) program.

 Prepares special and periodic reports.

 Building inspection and plan review in accordance with Michigan residential and building codes.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Good knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the development and construction of public works projects; ability to plan, lay out and direct the work of subordinates; ability to plan projects and prepare related designs, estimates and specifications; ability to perform difficult engineering computations and to make comprehensive recommendations for the solution of engineering problems; familiarity with solid waste management in accordance with Act 451, part 115; ability to maintain effective working relationships with others; skill in the use of civil engineering instruments and equipment; grant writing skills; good professional engineering judgment; good physical condition.

Equal opportunity employer.