Associate Civil Engineer (Employment Opportunity)

About the Department

Under general supervision, prepares civil engineering designs and specifications for the more difficult and less routine phases of major municipal engineering projects.

Position Duties

1. Analyzes project scope.
2. Reviews and evaluates field conditions and data.
3. Develops and designs engineering solutions.
4. Manages preparation of engineering construction plans.
5. Ensures construction is in conformance with plans, specifications, budget, codes and applicable standards.
6. Manages and interprets construction projects and plans.
7. Creates project documents.
8. Prepares and maintains records and reports.
9. Oversees, supervises, and inspects work of contractors or other city workforce, as needed.
10. Manages and supervises inspectors and other staff assigned to projects.
11. Determines work priorities.
12. Reviews work prepared by other team members.
13. Instructs, counsels, mentors, and advises project team and subordinates on assignments and difficult tasks to see that work is performed satisfactorily to meet expected standards.
14. Consults with supervisor on work assignments and personnel matters such as promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions and grievances.
15. Initiates and directs training of subordinates and colleagues.
16. Represents the department/division with individual or groups of citizens, public agencies or with private groups.
17. Prepares and evaluates requests for proposal for consultant services, specialized services and other material used by the department/division.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.  Completion of some coursework in construction management is preferred.
• Three years of experience in designing and preparing specifications for civil engineering projects.
• One year of experience in civil engineering field work is preferred. 

Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.


LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan required.



Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience, & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 Points
• Veteran Points: 0-15 Points

LRD: 04/18/2026

Other Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and methods of civil engineering design and construction.
• Construction methods as applied to municipal engineering.
• Equipment and materials used in civil engineering projects.
• Project costing, monitoring and reporting techniques.
• City of Detroit and Michigan Department of Transportation standards and specifications.
• Michigan Department of Transportation's Field Manager software system.
• Federal Highway Administration rules and regulations.

 
SKILL IN:

• Analyzing problems relating to civil engineering design and construction.
• Supervising, prioritizing and directing the work of others.
• Reading, understanding and evaluating engineering plans and specifications.
• Oral and written communication.
• Use of personal computers and common office and work-related software.
• Preparing concise technical and non-technical reports.

 
ABILITY TO:

• Plan and direct the activities of a small group of subordinate engineers and Drafting Technicians.
• Estimate costs and schedules for engineering projects.
• Interact effectively with subordinates and peers with tact and diplomacy.
• Display initiative and resourcefulness in solving difficult and unusual engineering problems in connection with problems of civil engineering design and construction methods.

 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

• None

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

 

Provides municipal services and governance for Detroit, Michigan.