Engineering III

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Lansing Public Service Department is excited to announce an opening for a full‑time Engineer to join our dedicated and professional team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to apply their knowledge of civil engineering principles to impactful public works and infrastructure projects. The primary focus of this position is on the transportation aspects of projects developed by the department, including, but not limited to, traffic signals, non‑motorized facilities, traffic control, signage, and traffic calming.

In this role, you will play a vital part in shaping the City’s future.

The successful candidate will use their skills in project, construction, and personnel management to assist in performing the essential duties of the position. The City offers a competitive wage and benefit package including paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar technical field.

Experience

• Engineer I (36): No specific type or amount is required.
• Engineer II (38): Three (3) years of progressively responsible full‑time professional experience in the design, inspection and/or management of public infrastructure projects including streets, sewers, bridges, trails/pathways, sidewalks and/or traffic signals. Master’s degree can substitute for one year of experience.
• Engineer III (40): Five (5) years of progressively responsible full‑time professional experience in the design, inspection and/or management of public infrastructure projects including streets, sewers, bridges, trails/pathways, sidewalks, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, and/or traffic signals. Master’s degree can substitute for one year of experience.

• Knowledge of the application of engineering principles as they relate to public works projects including streets, storm drains, sewers, and buildings; geotechnical engineering principles; drafting and mapping principles and techniques; surveying methods and materials testing; knowledge of estimating and project management.
• Skill in use of computers and software including spreadsheets, word processing, databases, CAD applications and engineering‑specific programs; ability to quickly learn new software.
• Skill in using, interpreting and preparing engineering plans, specifications and field reports; preparing clear and concise written reports; supervising the work of others; maintaining complex record systems.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and explain technical plans and procedures, regulations and codes.

• Perform projects for a municipality.
• Perform projects for a county.
• Perform projects for a state.
• Perform projects for other government agencies.
• Budgeting.
• Planning/Design.
• Review of construction and operation of streets/bridges.
• Review of construction and operation of sewer and drain systems.
• Review of construction and operation of other related facilities.

The City of Lansing offers health, dental, vision, life, and medical and dependent care reimbursement benefits, bereavement support, holiday pay, longevity bonuses, vacation, personal leave, sick leave, compensatory time, education reimbursement, parking subsidy, deferred compensation, and retirement plans. Full benefit details are available upon request.

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.

The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483‑4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.