Assistant City Engineer

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:19:58 -0500

CITY OF ALLIANCE

ENGINEERING & BUILDING

Assistant City Engineer

This position shall:

Possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, surveying, or a related field.
Knowledgeable in the principles and practices in civil engineering and surveying.
Strong skills in computer aided drafting and design, GIS, spreadsheets, database, and other related computer programs.
Ability to use surveying equipment and to perform basic level and topographical surveys.
Proficient in performing complex engineering/surveying calculations and in the presentation and communication of the results.
Knowledge of construction materials and methods and safety regulations.
Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver's License.
Work a 35-hour work week - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Salary Range: $53,895 to $66,950.
Excellent Benefits.

Some specific functions are:

Perform professional engineering work directing the design and construction of a variety of public and private improvement Civil Engineering projects.
Ability to work with the public, other government agencies, City employees, City Council, contractors, architects/engineers, and utility companies in a professional and courteous manner.
Be able communicate with citizens to clearly and correctly handle questions/concerns that they may have.
Must be in good health and have the ability to work, at times, under adverse weather and site conditions.
Work requires considerable judgment, initiative, and professional knowledge with the responsibility for making technical decisions on engineering problems.
Oversee the investigation, planning, design, and construction of complex capital improvement projects including streets, bridges, drainage, water, sewers, pump stations, traffic related items, etc.
Review drawings for surveys and private construction projects to ensure adherence to local standards.
Manage and assist in the maintenance of the City mapping system, including streets, zoning, utilities, address maps, and GIS system.
Retain permanent City records.

Assist the Engineer with setting and enforcing department policies, procedures, construction standards, and regulations.
Prepare letters, reports, spreadsheets, drawings, for the Department and others.
Assist with surveys, issuance of permits, traffic studies, in-house designs, funding applications, payments, budgets, and all other related work deemed necessary for the operation of the Department.
Possession of an Ohio EIT, preferred with 0-3 years experience, or possession of an Ohio PS with 4-5 years experience.

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