Engineer II

## Engineer IIApplylocations:
Public Works - Administrative Offices time type:
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August 4, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
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** CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

** Engineer II
** SALARY:**$88,590.62 - $
** DEPARTMENT:
** Public Works
** Opening Date:
** 07/21/2026
** Closing Date:
** 08/04/2026 12:00 a.m.
** FLSA STATUS:
** Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement
** EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP:
** Just cause subject to probationary period
** CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME:
** Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is 8:00am – 4:30pm.
** GENERAL SUMMARY
** Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assists with multiple engineering initiatives including planning, studies, engineering evaluations, design and construction of projects, plan review, data analysis, asset management and capital improvement projects. Performs frequent application of engineering principles to support decision making as well as developing new approaches to solving problems.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
** Reviews engineering plans and specifications, studies, reports, engineering evaluations, submittals, and shop drawings for sanitary and storm systems including county drains, pumping stations, Retention Treatment Basins and other related facilities.

Confers with engineering consultants, municipal officials and representatives of local agencies, state and federal government officials regarding sanitary sewers, storm drains, sewage treatment works, and other related projects.

Oversees construction projects and project schedules. Monitors construction progress and reviews project invoices, pay estimates, and change orders.

Develops and manages capital improvement projects for various facilities.

Assists the public, consultants, municipalities, contractors, and utility companies with information related to the Public Works Department.

Generate updates, internal memos, technical letters and other correspondence related to ongoing projects.

Prepares developer agreements and drain contracts for improvement of county drains associated with commercial and residential developments.

Conducts meetings with property owners, engineers, contractors, and agencies to inquire information and identify and resolve problems associated with county drains and infrastructure projects.

Conducts data analyses, interprets results, and prepares reports.

Attends and participates in regular staff, coordination, and progress meetings.

Operates an automobile to perform essential job functions.

Performs related work as required.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* *** Required

Education and Experience
*** Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Construction Management or related field
* Three (3) years of experience in review and design of Engineering projects
** Preferred

Education and Experience
*** Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Construction Management or related field
** Required Licenses or Certifications
*** Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
** Preferred Licenses or Certifications
*** Possession of a current Professional Engineer license from the State of Michigan
** COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
**** Knowledge of:
*** Principles and practices of civil engineering and hydraulics
* Methods of survey, nomenclature, and symbols used in design and construction
* Contract technical specifications
* Applicable software applications
* Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping
* Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
** Skill in:
*** Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
* Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
* Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
* Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
** Ability to:
*** Review construction drawings
* Read and interpret blueprints
* Plan, cost, organize and evaluate engineering work
* Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
* Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, Administrators, Department Heads, staff, union officials and the public
* Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
* Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and…