Senior Project Engineer

Career Opportunities

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. Our city is committed to creating a fully inclusive and anti‑racist community where differences are respected and valued. We seek individuals who share this commitment.

The City of East Lansing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Working as part of the Engineering Division, you will help lead 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.

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.

• Competitive salary with annual cost‑of‑living increases
• Retirement programs including a hybrid pension (10% employer contribution) and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• $1,000 annual employer contribution to a post‑employment Health Care Savings Plan
• 14 paid holidays
• 25 days of paid time off
• 30 calendar days of paid parental leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with affordable employee cost‑sharing for medical coverage and City‑paid dental and vision premiums
• Life insurance equal to 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 dependent care expenses
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free counseling and support for employees and their families
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying federal student loans
• 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.

The Department of Public Works is located at 1800 E State Road in East Lansing. The DPW facility is located north of downtown, nestled between wooded lots and farm fields. The office is located near US‑127 and I‑69, and there is ample surface parking. The facility is also located near Granger Meadows Park and other walking trails, which staff often frequent on their breaks.

Due to the nature of this work, remote work options are available but limited and based on the demands of the Department.

• Wet‑Weather Resiliency Master Planning:
  City‑wide 2D Hydraulic and Hydrologic modeling and climate predictions to help design infrastructure to meet challenges of a changing climate.
• State Revolving Fund Sewer Projects including both the sewer collection system and the Water Resource Recovery Facility.
• Traffic Signal Asset Management Plan.
• Major and Local Road Reconstruction and Utility Projects.

A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline is required, and possession of, or ability to obtain, registration as a Professional Engineer is desired. Work experience should include five…