rcoc
Project Engineer - Design
Beverly Hills, Michigan · Full-time
Work authorization required$110k-$132kDetected 20 days ago
AutoCADCivil 3DGeotechnical Engineering
About the role
- The role offers meaningful project ownership, technical responsibility, consultant and agency coordination, and a path toward senior project engineering or future supervisory leadership.
- Prepare, review, and coordinate preliminary and final construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and engineer's estimates.
- Coordinate with internal staff, consultants and outside agencies to obtain and evaluate survey, right-of-way, geotechnical, utility, drainage, hydraulic, traffic and environmental information needed for project development.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the design of roadway, intersection, drainage, bridge/culvert, traffic, pedestrian, and safety improvement projects.
- Support both MDOT Local Agency Program and RCOC-funded project delivery requirements.
- Conduct field reviews and evaluate existing site conditions, design constraints, constructability issues, and potential project risks.
- Provide technical direction to engineering technicians, designers, and support staff.
- Help resolve design issues related to roadway geometry, drainage, utilities, right-of-way, traffic staging, constructability, and cost.
- Support a professional engineering culture focused on safety, accountability, quality, and public service.
- Under the general direction of the division head, the Project Engineer - Design leads and coordinates the development of road and highway improvement projects from early project development through final plan delivery.
- Bridge/culvert design experience would be an asset.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
- Be a part of a team that designs and delivers roads, drainage systems, bridges/culverts and transportation infrastructure across Michigan's largest county road system.
Requirements
- This position requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience commensurate with the duties described above is required.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
Nice to have
- MDOT Local Agency Program federal aid highway project development experience is preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
Compensation
- The Road Commission for Oakland County is seeking a Project Engineer - Design for a full-time, overtime-eligible position with a salary range of $110,098 to $131,648, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
- Up to 31 days of paid time off, plus 14 Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Professional Engineer (PE) License stipend eligible
- Employer Paid Dental Insurance
- Hybrid pension retirement plan
- RCOC also offers a strong public-sector benefits package, including a hybrid pension retirement plan, employer 401(a) match, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits, and long-term career stability.
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