Engineering
The Marquette City Department of Engineering provides design and construction engineering for various water, sewer, drainage, street and other public infrastructure projects throughout the city. The department maintains records and maps of the City and is in the process of mapping all of the City’s infrastructure using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
The Engineering Department issues and monitors work and activities within the public Right-of-Ways (streets or public easements). Right-of-Way permits are required for all utility work, street work, hauling activities, house moving, parades or other activities that impact the street system. Permit fees are listed below and will be charged accordingly for approved permit applications. For more information please contact the Engineering Department at (906) 228-0440.
Engineering Permits
Engineering Brochures
Engineering Reference Materials
City of Marquette Capital Improvement Plan
City of Marquette Traffic Studies
Engineering Staff
Current Projects
Project Title: MQ13-502 Lake Superior Shoreline Restoration
Project Engineer: Mikael Kilpela, Jim Compton
Inspector: Dan Salmon
Contractor: Smith Construction
Start Date:
End Date: 10-12-25
Project Title: MQ25-101 Street Maintenance Project
Scope: Crack sealing asphalt pavement street and adjusting various manhole covers
Project Engineer: Kellen Wessels
Inspector: Jared Kangas
Drawings: https://marquettemi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/3-SIMP_2025_Overband_Crack_Filling-1.pdf
https://marquettemi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/4-Overview-Map.pdf
Contractor: Fahrner Asphalt Sealers LLC
Start Date: 4-14-25
End Date: 9-27-25
Project Title: MQ13-504 Protecting Critical Infrastructure and Improving Efficiency - Coastal Resiliency Project
Scope: This is the second and final phase of a dredging, beneficial re-use and coastal resiliency project. This final phase includes the establishment of dune grass and native plantings at the mouth of the Dead River where the river mouth was recently re-routed.
Project Engineer: Mik Kilpela
Inspector: Dan Salmon
Drawings: https://marquettemi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MQ13-504-COASTAL-RESILIENCT-BID-SET-1.pdf
Contractor: G & J Site Solutions
Start Date: 4-14-25
End Date: 9-20-25
Project Title: MQ25-018 Sidewalk Repair and Replacement & Third Street Coal Bunker Rehabilitation Project
Scope:
- Replace various portions of sidewalk throughout the City of Marquette that are potential trip hazards
- Place an ADA compliant ramp on the south of the 100 Block of W. Washington Street (South side)
- Abandon and fill in 3 coal bunkers that are located along the east side of the 3rd Street north of Washington Street
Project Engineer: Mik Kilpela
Inspector: Kevin Rautiola
Drawings: https://marquettemi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Sidewalk-Replacement-Overview-Map.pdf
https://marquettemi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Sidewalk-Replacement-Map-Booklet.pdf
https://marquettemi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BP25-04-Plans-Coal-Bunker-Rehabilitation.pdf
Contractor: Associated Constructors LLC
Start Date: 4-14-25
End Date: 8-1-25
Project Title: MQ50-276 Tourist Park Day Use Entrance Road Project
Scope: Construct a new entrance roadway and parking area from CR550 to Tourist Park for day use access.
Project Engineer: Mikael Kilpela
Inspector: Dan Salmon
Drawings: https://marquettemi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MQ50-276-COMBINED-PLAN-SET.pdf
Contractor: TBD
Start Date: TBD
End Date: TBD
Contact
Office
906-228-0440
Address
1100 Wright St. Marquette, MI 49855
