About this role
Job Duties
Performs a variety of more difficult technical and supportive professional engineering tasks, including:
• Work with RCOC technical and engineering staff to support the installation and modernization of traffic signals and other electrical devices.
• Prepare plans, specifications, estimates, bids, and proposals, and provide expertise on signal standards, details, past signal field experience, and contract documents.
• Monitor contractor field activities to ensure materials and construction methods comply with contract drawings and specifications. Document project field activities using current MDOT methods.
• Coordinate with Permits, Traffic Safety, Highway Maintenance, Design, and Right-of-Way regarding construction, utilities, and project implementation.
• Review and recommend approval of consultant traffic signal design plans (Permit and RCOC).
• Review signal inspector field reports and construction shop drawings for compliance with contract documents.
• Assist the Signal Field Operations Engineer with special traffic engineering projects.
• Must perform duties in a professional and courteous manner to promote a positive image of the Road Commission for Oakland County.
• Requires a daily schedule that supports RCOC hours of operation.
• Regular and predictable onsite job attendance is an essential function of this position.
Special Experience/Education
• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college/university.
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to evolving project needs.
• Proficiency in FieldManager, AASHTOWare, Bluebeam, LCP Tracker, ProjectWise, Autodesk software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Driver’s License.
Disclaimer
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and possess a valid Driver's License.
• Attractive benefits package.
• EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace.
Civil Engineer I starts at $68,200.00 and Civil Engineer II starts at $81,800.00