CIVIL ENGINEER III

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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

CIVIL ENGINEER III

SALARY:

$97,449.67 - $126,043.03

DEPARTMENT:

Roads

Opening Date:

02/23/2026

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