Civil Engineer

Birmingham, MI - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 35 - 45

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION PURPOSE:

The City of Birmingham (EOE) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Civil Engineer. Under the supervision of the City Engineer duties will include residential site plan review commercial and residential Certificate of Occupancy inspections inspections of sidewalks and drive approaches. This position requires substantial contact with other city departments and members of the public including residents builders architects and others.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list is not to be treated as all inclusive.

Monitors the management and maintenance of city construction.
Coordinates field construction layout project involvement coordination and quality assurance for public works projects.
Coordinates the Engineering Department field activities with other City departments and public utilities.
Conducts soil erosion and sedimentation control inspections.
Additional related responsibilities as assigned.

NECESSARY SKILLS:

Time management
Ability to work independently under general policy direction
Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels
Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to exercise independent judgment when appropriate
Ability to work with construction inspection related software such as FieldManager for daily reporting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

S. or equivalent in Civil Engineering Construction Engineering Environmental Sciences Environmental Engineering or related field.
E. not required however the eligibility to obtain a P.E. within 3 years is preferred if applicant has a B.S. in an engineering field.
A minimum of 1-year experience in Civil Engineering and/or Public Works Inspection including installation of sewer water main and street paving projects.
Knowledge of streets sidewalks sewer and water construction excavation and grading and soils.
Knowledge of engineering support services including GIS computerized mapping is a plus.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Must be able to sit for long periods of time
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Must be able to work outside in extreme conditions
Monday through Friday work schedule with potential Saturday shifts as necessary

TOTAL REWARDS:

Vacation sick personal and holiday time
Medical dental and vision insurance
401(a)
Retirement Health Savings (RHS) account
Tuition reimbursement

EQUIPMENT:

Office space including desk computer and phone
City provided laptop
City provided keys
City vehicle provided

Required Experience:

POSITION PURPOSE:The City of Birmingham (EOE) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Civil Engineer. Under the supervision of the City Engineer duties will include residential site plan review commercial and residential Certificate of Occupancy inspections inspections of sidewalks and d...