Engineering I(36) - III(40)

About the role

The City of Lansing Public Service Department is seeking a full-time Engineer to join our dedicated team. The primary focus of this position is on transportation projects, including traffic signals, non-motorized facilities, traffic control, signage, and traffic calming.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to public works projects including streets, sewers, bridges, trails/pathways, sidewalks, and traffic signals.
• Use skills in project, construction, and personnel management to assist in performing essential duties.
• Assist in managing and inspecting public infrastructure projects.
• Prepare clear and concise written reports and maintain complex record systems.
• Interpret and explain technical plans, procedures, regulations, and codes.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field.
• Experience: Engineer I (36) years, Engineer II (38) years, Engineer III (40) years.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering principles, geotechnical engineering, drafting, mapping, surveying, and project management.
• Proficiency in computer and software applications including spreadsheets, word processing, databases, CAD applications, and engineering-specific programs.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and explain technical plans and procedures.

Skills

• Use of computers and software.
• Project, construction, and personnel management skills.
• Clear communication and report writing abilities.
• Supervisory and record-keeping skills.
• Technical analysis and interpretation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive wage and benefit package including paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.
• Health Insurance: Options include Base, Option 1, and Option 2 plans with varying co-pays and deductibles.
• Dental Insurance: Includes cleaning, treatment, and orthodontic coverage.
• Vision Plan: Provides vision exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses with co-pays.
• Life Insurance: Group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement: Pretax reimbursement for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care costs.
• Bereavement: Funeral arrangements and bereavement leave.
• Holidays: Paid holidays based on federal and state observances.
• Longevity Bonuses: Based on years of service.
• Vacation: Credited after 6 months of service, increasing with additional years of service.
• Sick Leave: 3.7 hours per pay period, with options to accumulate and use up to 20 workdays.
• Compensatory Time: Earns one and one-half hours of compensatory time for each hour of overtime worked.

Pay

Competitive wage based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate project needs.