Civil Engineer III

Macomb County Government

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, is responsible for performing professional engineering tasks associated with multiple engineering functions. Inspects project sites to monitor progress, ensure conformance to design specification and safety standards. Provides technical advice to appropriate personnel regarding design, construction or program modifications or structural repairs. Manages and directs the construction, operations and maintenance activities of project site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field from an accredited college or university
Five (5) years of experience performing various engineering duties, not limited to: construction plan interpretation, inspection report accuracy, inventory control of tested stock and supplies, maintaining record-keeping system, and computation of engineering data
Supervisory or project management experience
Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan certification
Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel
Knowledge of: Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Knowledge of: Construction methods and materials used within these projects
Knowledge of: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and current Michigan Department of Transportation traffic standards
Knowledge of: Microstation, Synchro, and Microsoft Word and Excel software
Skill in: Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
Skill in: Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Skill in: Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
Skill in: Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
Ability to: Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
Ability to: Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Ability to: Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
Ability to: Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
Ability to: Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Ability to: Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Ability to: Work independently
Ability to: Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field from an accredited college or university
Seven (7) or more years of experience performing various engineering duties, not limited to: construction plan interpretation, inspection report accuracy, inventory control of tested stock and supplies, maintaining record-keeping system, and computation of engineering data
Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

Responsibilities

Inspects project sites to monitor progress, ensure conformance to design specification and safety standards.
Provides technical advice to appropriate personnel regarding design, construction or program modifications or structural repairs.
Manages and directs the construction, operations and maintenance activities of project site.
Participates in meetings with other governmental agencies, utility representatives, local offices and interested residents to work out details of schedule, inspections, utility conflicts and other potential problems.
Assigns and supervises the work of subordinates to ensure proper quality assurance, quality control of materials and methods in compliance with drawings and specifications.
Prepares and maintains periodic pay estimates and required documentation for work performed.
Serves as the liaison with other Department of Roads divisions regarding interpretation, implementation, and possible changes to a project.
Provides problem solving and report preparation to various Department of Roads stakeholders.
Performs related duties as assigned.