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Associate Civil Engineer Design (Department of Public Works)
City of DetroitUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2026
💰 $100,368/yr($74,358/yr – $100,368/yr)
About the role
Posting number: 20261124033DPWmm
Department: Dept of Public Works
Job classification: Assoc Civil Engineer Design
Posting type: Open
Categories: Engineering
Summary
Associate Civil Engineer Design
Department of Public Works
Under general supervision, prepares civil engineering designs and specifications for the more difficult and less routine phases of major municipal engineering projects.
Department of Public Works
Under general supervision, prepares civil engineering designs and specifications for the more difficult and less routine phases of major municipal engineering projects.
Examples of 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.
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.
Supplemental information
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
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