Project Engineer - East Lansing, United States - City of East Lansing

Description

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Career Opportunities

The City of East Lansing occupies the ancestral, traditional and contemporary lands of the Anishinaabeg – Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi peoples land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw.

East Lansing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The City of East Lansing is committed to becoming a fully inclusive place to live work, visit and do business.

We believe an organization functions at its highest ability when a shared culture that promotes accepting, respecting, and valuing differences that include attributes such as age, income, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstances and cultural backgrounds is fostered.

We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to equity, inclusion and reflects the community we serve.
Category

Full-Time Employment

Status

Open

Salary

$71, $91, $99,561.28 w/PE License)


FSLA Status:
Exempt

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Flexibility available.

Posted

April 24, 2024 1:30 PM

Closing

Open Until Filled

Attached Files

General Employment Application (PDF)
Project Engineer Posting


SUMMARY:

Working as part of the Engineering Division, you will be an integral part of a talented team in the development of internally and externally designed projects and operation of related municipal programs.

You'll be responsible for developing and executing a diverse range of projects (water, sewer, streets, traffic, etc.), asset management plans, studies, right of way permitting, environmental permitting and programs, and the related resident and business communication.

You will also work with cross-departmental staff to help review site plans and participate in complex development projects.

We value excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with the public, providing clear explanations of projects and solving problems that arise during construction.

ABOUT US:

The City of East Lansing is committed to becoming a fully inclusive anti-racist place to live, work, visit and do business.

We believe an organization functions at its highest ability when a shared culture that promotes accepting, respecting, and valuing differences that include attributes such as age, income, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstances and cultural backgrounds is fostered.

We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and reflect the community we serve.

East Lansing, home to Michigan State University, is a dynamic community of nearly 50,000 people with historic neighborhoods and a vibrant downtown, and you will be part of the team that maintains and improves infrastructure.

The Department of Public Works & Environmental Services (DPW) manages streets, sanitation, trees, water, sewer, and more, and staff are committed to making East Lansing a great place to live, study and work.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
Competitive salary with annual cost of living increases
Retirement programs including a hybrid pension (10% of salary) and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
$1,000 annual employer contribution to post-employment Health Care Savings Plan.
13 paid holidays and 25 days of paid time off.

Low-premium health coverage (or receive a $150 monthly buy-out if you have coverage from another source), with family dental and vision plan premiums fully covered by the City.

Life insurance of 2x annual salary with optional supplemental coverage, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to use pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket health and daycare expenses.
An Employee Assistance Program, offering free confidential counseling and support for employees and families.
Qualify for "Public Service Loan Forgiveness" which forgives eligible student loans for borrowers who work at least ten years in public service

An ever-changing work environment In the dynamic work of Public Works, each day presents new and exciting challenges that keep your work fresh, engaging and stimulating.

Qualifications


POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's degree with major course work in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline is required. Work experience should include three years of increasingly responsible civil engineering experience (including internships). Experience related to infrastructure project design, estimating, field inspection, material testing, and/or contract administration preferred.


COMPUTER SKILLS:
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred. Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD desired.

CERTIFICATES &


LICENSES:
Satisfactory completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred. Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy (EGLE) stormwater operator and Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control certificates desired.

Application materials can be downloaded:
Download General Employment Application (PDF)

Please email or mail completed application, cover letter and resume to:

City of East Lansing

Attn:
Human Resources

410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823

E-mail:

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