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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Civil Engineer III
SALARY:
$97,449.67 - $126,043.03
DEPARTMENT:
Roads
Opening Date:
05/01/2026
Closing Date:
When Position is Filled
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt/Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Fulltime (40 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Engineering Division
GENERAL SUMMARY:
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience:

• 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

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 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

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• 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

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:
Knowledge of:

• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Construction methods and materials used within these projects
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and current Michigan Department of Transportation traffic standards
• Microstation, Synchro, and Microsoft Word and Excel software

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments

Ability to:

• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Work in an environment which embraces the county's Dignity Campaign
• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Work independently
• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
Outdoor environment: O
Street environment (near moving traffic): O
Construction site: O
Confined space: O
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): O
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): O
Communicable diseases: N/S
Moving mechanical parts: N/S
Fumes or airborne particles: O
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S
Loud noises (85+ decibels): O
Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Demand:
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: O
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O
Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: O
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S
Digging: N/S
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C
Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C
Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another:
up to 24 pounds: F/C
Up to 50 pounds: O
Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): F/C
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C
Standing in an upright position without movement: O
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS
Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State's Emergency Management Act and the County's Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.
The AdTech bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.