Senior Assistant Civil Engineer
Senior Assistant Civil Engineer - Design
Salary
$68,251.00 - $92,180.00 Annually
Location
Michigan, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
20253124023DPWmm
Department
Dept of Public Works
Opening Date
02/20/2026
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):
- Bachelor’s degree in a civil engineering or construction engineering related field.
- Three years of experience in civil engineering and construction related activities.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.
Qualifications (preferred):
- Completion of some coursework in construction management is preferred.
- One year of civil engineering/construction supervisory field work is preferred.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
- Interview: 70%
- Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
- Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
- Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point
LRD: 2/20/26
LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Current registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan.
- Valid State of Michigan Operator License required.
KNOWLEDGE OF:- Principals and methods of civil engineering design and construction.
- Equipment and materials used in civil engineering projects.
- Project costing, monitoring and reporting techniques.
- Analyzing problems relating to civil engineering design and construction.
- Supervising, prioritizing and directing the work of others.
- Reading, understanding and evaluating engineering plans and specifications.
- Oral and written communication.
- Use of personal computers and common office and work related software.
- Preparing concise technical and non-technical reports.
- Plan and direct the activities of a moderately large group of subordinate engineers and draft technicians.
- Estimate costs and schedules for engineering projects.
- Interact effectively with subordinates and peers with tact and diplomacy.
- Display initiative and resourcefulness in solving difficult and unusual engineering problems in connection with problems of civil engineering design.
- Work involves office, field and plant activities.