Civil Engineer II

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Civil Engineer II

SALARY:

$70,399.42 - $91,055.76

DEPARTMENT:

Roads

Opening Date:

07/10/2025

Closing Date:

07/17/2025 12:00 a.m.

Location: Engineering Division

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Relationship: Just cause subject to probationary period

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direction, is responsible for performing professional engineering tasks associated with multiple engineering functions. Ensures conformance to design specifications 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. Performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs engineering calculations for various projects.

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.

Prepares and maintains periodic pay estimates and required documentation for work performed.

Researches, recommends, and implements solutions to various engineering project obstacles or issues.

Works closely in conjunction with other Department of Roads divisions such as Maintenance and Right of Way.

Works mandatory overtime as directed, including weekends and holidays.

ENGINEERING DIVISION:

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.

Supervises survey and inspection crews to ensure proper quality assurance, and quality control of materials and methods in compliance with drawings and specifications.

Maintains liaison with other Department of Roads divisions regarding interpretation, implementation, and possible changes to a project.

Permits and Local Road Division:

Performs site plan reviews for commercial and utility construction permits.

Reviews engineering plans to determine how construction will impact the road and right-of-way.

Reviews engineering cost estimates for subdivisions and local road projects.

Reviews subgrade and subbase certifications.

Reviews consultant's subdivision and local road plans, designs, specifications and quantities for compliance with Department of Road's standards.

Attends meetings and seminars for the latest developments and techniques in design, construction and management.

Traffic Division:

Actively reviews police reports, crash data, traffic volume and other data and provides analysis, reporting, and scoping for safety projects.

Leads the effort for filling out applications for annual Federal safety funds.

Performs before and after safety studies for safety projects and other projects.

Participates in regional and statewide collaboration of traffic safety groups and committees.

Audits construction projects during and after for safety to motorist and pedestrians.

Performs safety analysis and reviews for federally funded roadway and maintenance projects to see if any safety improvements could be made other that what is in the scope of the project.

Performs construction project management for safety projects and traffic signal projects.

Assists with design of safety and traffic signal projects, including signals, signs, pavement marking, construction staging, and guardrails.

Performs warrant analysis for traffic control devices and guardrails.

Reviews of traffic impact studies.

Prepares traffic reports, and traffic signal warrant studies, designs, and performs other related services.

Display proficiency in Microstation, Synchro, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software.

Ability to analyze complex traffic signal operations including detection, left turn phasing, and pedestrian operations for performing reviews and making recommendations.

Ability to analyze traffic signal operations between closely spaced signal and interrelated signals.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience):

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university

• Three (3) years of engineering experience

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel

PREFERRED:

• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan certification

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university

• Five (5) years of engineering experience

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 Administrative and Technical Employees Association (ADTECH) bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.