Civil Engineer I- Regional Systems

Oakland County•Waterford, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Oakland County is seeking an early-career engineer to support its regional wastewater systems and metering program. Working under the guidance of experienced engineering professionals, the position involves coordinating meter installations, monitoring system performance, analyzing technical data, managing contractor activities, and supporting compliance and operational needs. The role offers practical experience in infrastructure management, water and wastewater systems, engineering data analysis, SCADA monitoring, field inspections, and project coordination in a public service environment. The position is hybrid and pays $75,189–$100,740. The position also performs routine civil engineering work related to drain, water, and sewage system projects. Duties include reviewing design drawings, preparing technical specifications, performing engineering calculations, supporting feasibility studies, conducting field work and preliminary environmental studies, and assisting with construction project administration. The employee may occasionally provide instruction to lower-level office technical support staff on project-related survey and other field duties. Work takes place in both a typical office environment and outdoor field conditions. Field activities may involve driving or riding as a passenger in an automobile or bus. Candidates must pass the classification examination, including an employment medical, and successfully complete a six-month probationary period.

Requirements

Must have completed at least 90 credit hours from an accredited college or university, with a major in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering degree.
Must possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license. Applicants with an out-of-country driver’s license must obtain an appropriate valid State of Michigan driver’s license before the hire date.
Must pass the complete examination for the classification, including the employment medical.
Must successfully complete the six-month probationary period.
Applicants with transcripts from a college or university outside the United States must provide degree-equivalency documentation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services for application processing.
Ability to communicate information accurately.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or be a passenger.
Reasonable ability to communicate orally and in writing accurately and concisely.
Reasonable ability to determine whether construction complies with specifications.
Reasonable ability to organize and evaluate information for special reports.
Reasonable ability to make engineering cost estimates.
Working knowledge of civil engineering survey, design, and construction methods.
Working knowledge of nomenclature and symbols used in civil engineering, drafting, and design.
Working knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
Working knowledge of field and office procedures relating to civil engineering.
Working knowledge of administrative practices related to civil engineering.
Working knowledge of technical aspects of estimates, contracts, specifications, and engineering reports.
Working knowledge of the State Drain Code and/or Public Works Act, building codes, zoning laws, and other local and state laws.
Willingness to learn through formal education and on-the-job instruction to perform a wide variety of tasks.
Reasonable ability to use current word-processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and Internet software.

Nice To Haves

Experience or interest in regional water and wastewater infrastructure and metering systems.
Ability or interest in developing skills in engineering data analysis, SCADA monitoring, field inspections, and project coordination.
Interest in developing knowledge of environmental regulations and wastewater standards.
Working knowledge of civil engineering survey, design, and construction methods.
Working knowledge of civil engineering nomenclature and symbols used in drafting and design.
Working knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and field and office procedures.
Working knowledge of administrative practices related to civil engineering.
Working knowledge of estimates, contracts, specifications, and engineering reports.
Working knowledge of the State Drain Code and/or Public Works Act, building codes, zoning laws, and other local and state laws.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing accurately and concisely; evaluate construction compliance; organize information for reports; and prepare engineering cost estimates.
Ability to use word-processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and Internet software.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly meter data, SCADA alarms, technical reports, and system performance to identify and address system issues.
Coordinate with metering contractors to support accurate, reliable data collection and resolve recurring data-quality issues.
Review meter site recommendations; coordinate equipment selection and installation approvals; and support inspections, testing, commissioning, and documentation for meter and rain gauge installations.
Create, track, and manage work orders for metering contractors and support staff, including dye testing and target testing; verify completed work and corrective actions.
Assist with metering agreements, project performance certifications, and Inflow & Infiltration (I&I) studies.
Review regional flow data, engineering reports, modeling, and capital improvement plans to support WRC and GLWA operations.
Analyze wet-weather events, system performance, and operational conditions to support compliance, SSO response, and reporting activities.
Support data requests, FOIA requests, and regional system documentation and record retention.
Identify opportunities to improve data quality, streamline workflows, and develop repeatable or automated data-review processes.
Prepare routine monthly payment estimates for contractors based on reports of work completed and recommend change orders when unanticipated factors require deviations from original plans.
Review primarily consultant-prepared design drawings and prepare technical specifications for proposed drain, water, and sewage system facilities.
Confer with higher-level County and consulting engineers regarding construction preparation, objectives, and guidelines.
Recommend approaches for assigned feasibility studies based on costs, available funds, zoning ordinances, and interviews with public officials and utility representatives.
Perform technical calculations involving drainage areas, storm runoff, grades, levels, drain and sewer sizes, water mains, and pipe strength.
Lay out, draft, and review drain, sewer, and water system project elements, including selecting and adapting engineering alternatives.
Conduct field work such as preliminary surveying, construction inspection, setting grades, staking boundaries and lines, and reporting field conditions and project specification data to higher-level engineers.
Conduct preliminary environmental studies on project effects related to soil erosion and flood control.
Use current Countywide and/or department-specific software to complete assignments.
Assist in evaluating construction bids and recommend contract awards based on contractor work quality, cost, needed work, and other factors.
Assist higher-level engineers with construction project management, including responsibility for a project phase, liaison with inspection staff, and preparation of progress reports.
Remain alert to safety hazards when working in the field.
May provide instruction to lower-level office technical support staff in project-related survey and other field duties.