Assistant City Engineer

The City of Marquette is seeking applications for an Assistant City Engineer. A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, a minimum of 4 years of field experience, preferably in the employ of a municipal government or closely related line of work, and a Professional Engineering License in the state of Michigan or the ability to obtain a license within 6 months of employment is required. Applicants shall have broad knowledge of civil engineering principles, standards and practices, and detailed knowledge of State and Federal regulations. Applicants should have at least 1 year of experience in a supervisory capacity with design and management responsibilities. Salary range $82,647 - $ 102,992. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CITY OF MARQUETTE Job Description POSITION TITLE: Assistant City Engineer REPORTS TO: City Engineer EFFECTIVE DATE: June 17, 2026 JOB CLASS CODE: Exempt POSITION SUMMARY The Assistant City Engineer provides direct support to the City Engineer in managing the activities of the City Engineering Division and its employees. The person in this position must possess a broad-based knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as they relate to municipal operations, field surveys, construction management and inspection, and standard methods for analysis and design of streets and municipal utilities. In addition to being technically skilled, the Assistant City Engineer must have managerial, communication and analytical abilities which can be called upon to aid in the direction of the division, to independently complete work assignments given by the City Engineer, and to provide continuity of departmental operations in the City Engineer’s absence. The Assistant City Engineer is routinely called upon to coordinate with, and provide technical support to, other City departments. Responsibilities of the position require skill in written and verbal communication, ability to understand and adapt new technology for use by the department, and the vision to identify long term trends and needs for capital improvements. SUPERVISION RECEIVED The Assistant City Engineer works under the direct supervision of the City Engineer. Assignments are given in the form of general policies, objectives and priorities set by the Director of Community Development and the City Engineer. Methods and scheduling can be a matter of considerable individual discretion and judgment. Work is checked upon completion or in progress based on circumstances. Large expenditures require close supervision by the City Engineer. SUPERVISION EXERCISED The Assistant City Engineer has direct supervisory authority over a moderate-sized staff of full time and seasonal employees. Matters of job assignments, resource utilization, work schedules and methodology are exercised with the consent and direction of the City Engineer. Concerns over hiring and disciplinary matters are executed only as delegated by the Director of Community Development and the City Engineer. Assistant City Engineer Page 2 POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following list of duties. This is not an exhaustive list, but is meant to illustrate the range and types of jobs which must be performed. - Assist the City Engineer in directing the activities of staff within established priorities and objectives. - Monitor performance of staff and provide for technical direction and training within guidelines established by the City Engineer. - Provide a variety of technical analyses and reports to the City Engineer for review by higher officials. Assist the City Engineer in a variety of technical duties related to analysis, planning and report writing regarding facility maintenance, environmental reviews, and long-term capital programs. - Provide technical advice and support to the Department of Public Works in regard to such matters as maintenance techniques, planning, and scheduling as related to streets, water distribu…