Civil Engineer
Company: City Of Portage
Location: Portage
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
The City of Portage is looking for an experienced and
professional Civil Engineer to join our Department of
Transportation and Utilities! Are you ready to join a team that
builds infrastructure one block at a time? The team executes and
engineers construction management; operation and maintenance of
streets, traffic signals, and utilities; performs engineering of
commercial and private development site and plat plans, administers
permits for ROW work, utility extensions and connections; traffic
signal timing; pavement evaluation and rating; water quality
assessments and so much more. There is no city without
Transportation & Utilities! What You'll Do: This position will
coordinate and implement engineering activities, technical designs,
project research and plan review for private development projects.
Incumbent will review site plans, plats and other private
developments to ensure conformance to applicable Federal, State and
local laws, ordinances and resolutions and ensures adherence to
engineering standards and ordinances related to water and sewer
provisions and storm drainage designs. This position inspects
public and private development construction sites to monitor
progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans,
specifications and construction and safety standards. Manages
contracts and consultants involved with each project as requested
by Chief City Engineer. The position will perform storm water
management and soil erosion reviews for private and public
construction projects. This individual confers with consultants and
contractors to outline a work plan and to coordinate record
keeping, scheduling, preparation of pay estimates, surveying and
final inspection of all projects before acceptance. Coordinates
warranty inspections when required. What We're Looking For: A
bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or comparable field of study
is required. Five (5) years of experience in civil engineering
and/or training in construction, public works and/or public
infrastructure are required or an equivalent combination of
education and experience. Candidates must possess a valid State of
Michigan Driver’s License. Be a registered State of Michigan
Professional Engineer. Candidates must possess a thorough knowledge
of the principles, practices, materials and equipment of civil
engineering as applied to the design and construction of municipal
infrastructures. Why Join Us? The salary range is $73,100 - $98,900
and is commensurate with experience Excellent benefits package.
Potential for advancement. Half-day Fridays! Monday – Thursday 7:30
AM – 5:30 PM and Friday 8 AM-noon. Questions? Contact Human
Resources at (269)329-4533 or text (269)998-1385. Equal Employment
Opportunity It is the policy of the city to afford equal employment
opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin,
sex, age, marital status, height, weight, disability, sexual
orientation or gender identity; Positive action shall be taken to
ensure the fulfillment of this policy.
Keywords: City Of Portage, Ann Arbor , Civil Engineer, Engineering , Portage, Michigan
