Engineering I(36) - III(40) Salary $59,924.80 - $109,116.80 Annually Location Lansing, MI Job Type Full-Time Job Number 00439 Department PUBLIC SERVICE Division Admin/Permits/Engineering Opening Date 01/22/2026 Closing Date 2/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
The City of Lansing Public Service Department is excited to announce an opening for a full-time Engineer to join our dedicated and professional team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to apply their knowledge of civil engineering principles to impactful public works and infrastructure projects. The primary focus of this position is on the transportation aspects of projects developed by the department, including, but not limited to, traffic signals, non-motorized facilities, traffic control, signage, and traffic calming. In this role, you will play a vital part in shaping the City's future.
The successful candidate will be able to use their skills in project, construction, and personnel management to assist in performing the essential duties of the position. The City offers a competitive wage and benefit package including paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & TRAINING:
Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Education Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field. Official college transcripts must be attached if applicable.
Experience Engineer I (36) - No specific type or amount of experience is required. Engineer II (38) - Three (3) years of progressively responsible full-time professional experience in the design, inspection and/or management of public infrastructure projects including streets, sewers, bridges, trails/pathways, sidewalks and/or traffic signals. Master's degree can substitute for one year of experience. Engineer III (40) - Five (5) years of progressively responsible full-time professional experience in the design, inspection and/or management of public infrastructure projects including streets, sewers, bridges, trails/pathways, sidewalks, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, and/or traffic signals. Master's degree can substitute for one year of experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of the application of engineering principles as they relate to the public works projects including streets, storm drains, sewers, and buildings; geotechnical engineering principles (soil structure and characteristics); drafting and mapping principles and techniques; surveying methods and materials testing; knowledge of estimating and project management.
Skill in use of computers and software including spreadsheets, word processing, databases, CAD applications and engineering-specific programs; ability to quickly learn new software.
Skill in using, interpreting and preparing engineering plans, specifications and field reports; preparing clear and concise written reports; supervising the work of others; maintaining complex record systems.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and explain technical plans and procedures, regulations and codes.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.
The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Application Special Instructions: Attach resume and cover letter, relevant verification of education (college courses/degree), and/or certifications with application. Application Special Instructions Note: Factors that may distinguish between Engineering levels I, II, and III include the degree of independence in performing the work and the complexity of the assignments, which may be influenced by the employee's experience, education, and certifications. Employees may either independently perform the full range of duties listed in the job description or assist others in that work. City of Lansing Teamsters Local 214 Fringe Benefits
Health Insurance: The City of Lansing shall offer at the time of hire the following choice of medical insurances. Coverage will be effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. If an employee chooses the non-base plan, they will be required to pay the difference between the base and non-base plan, in addition to any premium share. You may choose coverage under either Blue Cross Blue or PHP. Current plans offered are:
Base - includes a $40.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$40/$80. This plan includes a $1000/single and $2000/family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance. Emergency room services have a $250 co-pay and Urgent Care visits have a $60 co-pay.
Option 1 - includes a $30.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$40/$80. This plan includes a $500/single and $1000/family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance. Emergency room services have a $150 co-pay and Urgent Care visits have a $50 co-pay.
Option 2 - includes a $20.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$20/$40 or $15/$25/$50 for Physicians Health Plan. This plan includes emergency room services with a $50 co-pay, and a 50% co-pay for mental health and substance abuse services.
The Base Plan is as provided above. If the employee chooses to "buy up" to an optional plan (either Option 1 or Option 2) the employee will be responsible for any cost differential between the Base Plan premium and the premium of the selected optional plan chosen. Benefit summaries and rate sheets are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Opt out: Members of the bargaining unit will be allowed to opt out of the Citys health care plan annually, during the Citys open enrollment period provided the employee provides written proof of coverage from another source. Any employee who opts out of the Citys health care plan will be eligible to receive $1,800 in any year which they receive coverage from another source. In addition, such payments will be made twice a year, by separate check, following the period the employee had alternate coverage.
Dental Insurance: The City pays the full premium costs for the Dental plan provided by the City; coverage includes the employee and family members. Coverage includes 100% coverage for cleaning: 50% coverage for treatment costs with a $1,200 maximum per person per contract year. Employees and dependents will also receive orthodontic coverage which provides fifty percent (50%) of treatment costs with a $3,500 lifetime maximum per person. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following thirty calendar days of service. Booklets and summaries are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Vision Plan: Employees are eligible for the BCBS VSP 12/12/12 Vision Plan. This plan provides vision exams, lenses, and frames, and contact lenses with a co-pay. Benefit summaries are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Life Insurance: The City pays the premium for a base $50,000 of group life and $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance for full-time regular employees. Life insurance coverage for dependents is available for a reasonable cost to the employee, in accordance with the following schedule:
Spouse Unmarried child, age $25,000 14 days to 6 months $500 6 months to 23 years $2,000
Coverage is effective one (1) month and one (1) day following the date of hire. Summaries are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement: Employees have the opportunity to pay for unreimbursed medical expenses, and dependent care costs with pretax dollars through AFLAC. AFLAC also offers supplemental insurances that may be purchased on a pretax basis through payroll deduction. Unreimbursed medical will be limited to $3,050 per plan year.
Bereavement: At the time of the death of a spouse, child, stepchild, parent, stepparent and parent, an employee will be entitled to use a maximum of the next five (5) working days with pay, not to be deducted from the accumulated sick leave, to arrange for and/or attend the funeral. Additional time may be taken off with the approval of the department head and charged to vacation, personal leave, sick or compensatory time. An employee will be entitled to use a maximum of three (3) working days with pay, not to be deducted from the accumulated sick leave to make arrangements and attend the funeral for aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandparents, grandparents-in-law and grandchild. Time must be taken within 30 days of the death of the family member unless prior approval is granted by Department Head or on-site Supervisor.
Holidays:
New Years Day Martin Luther King Birthday Good Friday Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Friday After Thanksgiving Day Day Before Christmas Christmas Day Day Before New Years Day
Longevity: Longevity bonuses shall be paid to employees as follows:
5 but less than 10 years of service - 2% 10 but less than 15 years of service - 4% 15 but less than 20 years of service - 6% 20 but less than 25 years of service - 8%