ENGINEER - ENTRY LEVEL

Wayne County Government

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About The Position

The Engineer - Entry Level position at Wayne County Government involves performing engineering duties related to planning, designing, testing, and overseeing construction projects such as roads, bridges, and stormwater systems. The role is under the general direction of a higher-level engineer or technician and includes various complex assignments related to design, plan review, construction inspection, and project activities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Driver's License and an acceptable safe driving record (less than 9 points).
• This is an entry level position, no work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Spatially visualize in three dimensions the proposed design plans to ensure constructability and avoid construction conflicts.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
• Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
• Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
• Participate in surveying to lay out installations or establish reference points, grades, or elevations to guide construction.
• Compute quantities of materials for projects.
• Assist with the design of transportation or hydraulic systems or structures using computer assisted design or drawing tools.
• Identify environmental risks for civil engineering projects.
• Use survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.
• Assist with studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree