Assistant City Engineer

Assistant City Engineer

The City of Marquette is seeking applications for an Assistant City Engineer. A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, a minimum of four years of field experience, preferably in the employ of a municipal government or closely related line of work, and a Professional Engineering License in the state of Michigan or the ability to obtain a license within six months of employment is required.

Applicants shall have broad knowledge of civil engineering principles, standards and practices, and detailed knowledge of State and Federal regulations. Applicants should have at least one year of experience in a supervisory capacity with design and management responsibilities. Salary range $82,647 - $102,992.

Position Title:

Assistant City Engineer

Reports To:

City Engineer

Effective Date:
June 17, 2026

Job Class Code:
Exempt

Position Summary

The Assistant City Engineer provides direct support to the City Engineer in managing the activities of the City Engineering Division and its employees. The person in this position must possess a broad-based knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as they relate to municipal operations, field surveys, construction management and inspection, and standard methods for analysis and design of streets and municipal utilities.

In addition to being technically skilled, the Assistant City Engineer must have managerial, communication and analytical abilities which can be called upon to aid in the direction of the division, to independently complete work assignments given by the City Engineer, and to provide continuity of departmental operations in the City Engineer's absence. The Assistant City Engineer is routinely called upon to coordinate with, and provide technical support to, other City departments.

Responsibilities of the position require skill in written and verbal communication, ability to understand and adapt new technology for use by the department, and the vision to identify long term trends and needs for capital improvements.

Supervision Received

The Assistant City Engineer works under the direct supervision of the City Engineer. Assignments are given in the form of general policies, objectives and priorities set by the Director of Community Development and the City Engineer. Methods and scheduling can be a matter of considerable individual discretion and judgment. Work is checked upon completion or in progress based on circumstances. Large expenditures require close supervision by the City Engineer.

Supervision Exercised

The Assistant City Engineer has direct supervisory authority over a moderate-sized staff of full time and seasonal employees. Matters of job assignments, resource utilization, work schedules and methodology are exercised with the consent and direction of the City Engineer. Concerns over hiring and disciplinary matters are executed only as delegated by the Director of Community Development and the City Engineer.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following list of duties. This is not an exhaustive list, but is meant to illustrate the range and types of jobs which must be performed.

• Assist the City Engineer in directing the activities of staff within established priorities and objectives.
• Monitor performance of staff and provide for technical direction and training within guidelines established by the City Engineer.
• Provide a variety of technical analyses and reports to the City Engineer for review by higher officials. Assist the City Engineer in a variety of technical duties related to analysis, planning and report writing regarding facility maintenance, environmental reviews, and long-term capital programs.
• Provide technical advice and support to the Department of Public Works in regard to such matters as maintenance techniques, planning, and scheduling as related to streets, water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater management facilities.
• Act as the City Engineer's liaison with contractors, consultants, and utility companies. Coordinate the work of those agencies with City activities, and assist in resolving disputes arising from those activities.
• Investigate citizen complaints and referrals from other agencies, as assigned. Recommend solutions and referrals to other City departments.
• Design street, water, sewer and drainage projects under the direction of the City Engineer. Supervise the design of project components by other department staff.
• Act as permit agent in the issuance of permits required by City statute regarding street excavations, utility placements, driveways, off-street parking construction, and similar activities. Monitor the activities of permitees and their conformance with City statutes and policies established by the City Engineer.
• Coordinate the processing of permit applications to State and Federal agencies as directed by the City Engineer.
• Assist the City Engineer in the preparation of annual departmental and capital outlay…