Civil Engineer – Bridge Engineer

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION DETAILS

As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.
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DEPARTMENT: Department of Roads

LOCATION: Engineering Division

HIRING AUTHORITY: Director

UNION REPRESENTATION: Administrative and Technical Employees Association

F.L.S.A. STATUS: Non-exempt/Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (40 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 7:30 a.m.

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

Inspect project sites to monitor progress, ensure conformance to design specification and safety standards.

Provide technical advice to appropriate personnel regarding design, construction or program modifications or structural repairs.

Manage and direct 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.

Participate 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.

Assign and supervise the work of subordinates to ensure proper quality assurance and quality control of materials and methods in compliance with drawings and specifications.

Prepare and maintain periodic pay estimates and required documentation for work performed.

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

Provide problem solving and report preparation to various Department of Roads stakeholders.

Performs related duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR BRIDGE ENGINEER

DESIGN

Establish horizontal and vertical alignments. Performs hydraulic analyses.

Perform structural computations both by hand and utilizing computer software. Prepare plan drawings, special provisions and cost estimates.

Solicit and select consultants for specialized engineering analyses (i.e. – geotechnical, environmental, in-plant inspection).

Review consultant prepared plans for conformity with County and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) standards and constructability.

Familiar with State website, forms and procedures for Design.

Strong knowledge of:

• MDOT Bridge Design Manual and Design Guides
• The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications
• MDOT Road Design Manual
• MDOT Drainage Manual
• MDOT Geotechnical Manual
• Bentley LEAP, Microstation and GEOPAK software
• U.S. Army Corps Hydrologic Engineering Center River Analysis System (HEC-RAS)
• Michigan Engineers’ Resource Library (MERL) Project Estimator and Analyzer
• Microsoft Office Suite

PLANNING

Complete and certify Program Applications for State and Federally funded projects.

Secure permits for various State and Federal agencies including, but not limited to environmental, navigable waterway and aviation permits.

Collaborate with local municipalities regarding public input and involvement related to projects

Coordinate with utility companies and governmental agencies.

Familiarization with State website, forms and procedures for programming and permitting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field from an accredited college or university
• Three (3) years of road construction or road maintenance experience
• Supervisory or project management experience

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

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field from an accredited college or university
• NHI Bridge Inspection Certification
• Structural Engineering Background

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

• Possess and maintain a valid Michigan Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Construction methods and materials used within these projects
• 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
• Effective written and verbal communication

Ability to:

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Speak and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, administrators, department heads, staff, union officials and the public
• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Analyze complex traffic signal operations
• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

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

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.