How to hire a street engineer

How to hire a street engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step street engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a street engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new street engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your street engineer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a street engineer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A street engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, street engineers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of street engineers.

   Type of Street Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Street Engineer	Civil engineers design, build, supervise, operate, and maintain construction projects and systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment.	$24-43
   Civil Designer	A Civil Designer plans, scales, and drafts drawings and maps for roads, bridges, and other construction projects. They work with engineers and project managers in determining material, labor, and other costs of the assigned projects.	$19-38
   Civil Engineering Internship	Civil engineer interns work to improve their knowledge about construction and its relevant works. An internship provides them insight into various aspects of construction and how things run at the site... Show more	$16-38

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your street engineer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A street engineer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, street engineers' average salary in arkansas is 34% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level street engineers earn 43% less than senior-level street engineers.
   • Certifications. A street engineer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a street engineer's salary.

   Average street engineer salary

   $68,454yearly

   $32.91 hourly rate

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   Entry-level street engineer salary

   $51,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

4. Writing a street engineer job description

   A job description for a street engineer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a street engineer job description:

   Street engineer job description example

   Under general supervision of the City Engineer, is responsible for oversight of the design and construction of pavements, bridges and structures, the preparation of maps and plats of streets and City property and the maintenance of related records.
   * Supervises the activities of a group of subordinate engineers and drafting technicians.
   * Assigns work and inspects and monitors work in progress and upon completion.
   * Ensures that procedures are properly performed in the preparation of plans and specifications for street and alley paving including, but not limited to, setting the width and grade of streets and alleys, the type of paving and preparing and tabulating bids.
   * Ensures that procedures are properly performed in the preparation of plans and specifications for street widening, alley and street openings, and bridge and structure rehabilitation, repair and replacements.
   * Ensures that procedures are properly performed related to the construction engineering services associated with in-house managed construction projects on streets, alleys, bridges and structures.
   * Coordinates with the Field Engineer on appropriate project staffing for inspectors, testing technicians and surveyors in support of project design and construction for streets, alleys, bridges and structures.
   * Oversees the maintenance of plans and records of City owned property, the City's house numbering system, records of street names and changes, and furnishing of sketches and descriptions of places where crimes were committed for the Police Department.
   * Performs studies of paving materials, sources of supply, and equipment and methods used.
   * Handles special assignments and investigations such as plans for specifications for the Airport runways and aprons, and developing a drainage system for the airport. Secures agreement on proposed general solutions.
   * Defines problems and provides instructions and sketches to subordinate staff assigned the preparation of satisfactory solutions, proposing alternate approaches as required.
   * Reviews alternate solutions and plans to determine which is the most appropriate; recommending modifications as required.
   * Establishes standards and guidelines for design staff, inspectors, and contractors.
   * Investigates the cost of various types of safety zones, and of hauling rubbish and waste.
   * Drafts weight and loading ordinances.
   * Estimates the personnel, materials, time requirements and cost of proposed work.
   * Confers with officials of other city departments, private concerns and public utilities to secure cooperation and coordination necessary to complete street and alley enhancements.
   * Arranges securing of personnel, material and supplies required.
   * Establishes record and control systems and prepares engineering reports.
   * Initiates and directs staff training.
   * Maintains discipline and settles grievances at the division level.
   * Participates as management representative in discussions or conferences with employee organizations.
   * Represents the division at conferences on engineering matters.
   
   Minimum Qualifications
   
   Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and preferably advanced training in engineering management or public works administration.
   
   Five years of recent and progressive experience in the design and construction of pavements, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity and include surveying and field inspection work.
   
   Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Project Engineering experience on multiple projects of varying complexity and disciplines such as bridges, concrete paving, hot mix asphalt (HMA) resurfacing, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramp construction.
   
   Preference for structural bridge design and construction experience, especially with the MDOT MiBridge reporting system.
   
   Supplemental Information
   
   LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
   
   Current registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan.
   
   Valid State of Michigan Operator license.
   
   MDOT Project Engineer Certification, preferred.
   
   Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on requirements of the position.
   
   DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Work involves office and field activities.
   
   PLEASE ATTACH A RESUME TO THE APPLICATION
   
   (INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED)
   
   Subjects and Weights:
   
   * Interview: 70%
   * Evaluation of Training, Experience and Personal Qualifications: 30%
   * Total: Interview and Evaluation of Training, Experience and Personal Qualifications: 100%
   * Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
   * Veterans' Preference: 0 to 15 points
   
   (1) Vacancy and to Establish a List
   
   Full Medical Coverage begins after 90 days; Dental and Vision coverage begins after 180 days.

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5. Post your job

   To find street engineers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any street engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level street engineers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your street engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit street engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with street engineer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new street engineer

   Once you've selected the best street engineer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new street engineer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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