Senior Civil Engineer

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER - DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Annual Salary Range: $85,009.60 - $95,638.40

Hours: Full Time Employee

Location: JCDOT

Category: Engineering

Position Summary

Salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and certifications. Possession of a valid Michigan Drivers' License required. Seasonal hours available Spring through Fall (four, 10 hour shifts; Monday through Thursday, 6 am to 4 pm). Winter hours are Monday through Friday. Easily apply by entering your personal contact information and uploading your cover letter and resume!

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

Serves as a senior leader and manager of the engineering division by directing, overseeing, supervising, and planning activities, functions, and personnel related to the design, oversight, and construction process. Leads and oversees the development of multi-million dollar infrastructure capital improvement plans, project designs, construction projects, and oversees cost estimate formulation, scheduling, technical recommendations, state road certifications, and various other technical research items. Attends meetings, committees, and stays informed of industry best practices to teach and share innovations with staff. Essential functions include but are not limited to:

1. Directs and leads Civil Engineers and Project Engineers on multiple projects and work assignments simultaneously, ensuring all aspects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

2. Oversees, manages, or directs the following: a) Plans and specifications for federal and state grant-funded road and bridge construction projects and preventative maintenance projects in accordance with mandatory federal, state, and county design standards. b) The engineering team’s use of computer aided design (CAD) and related software packages (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, AASHTOWare, Road Soft, etc.) to design projects and monitor construction QA/QC efforts. c) Quality assurance and control measures for millions of dollars in annual road and bridge construction projects in order to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, project specifications and best practices. Ensures that the engineering team properly inspects, records, and documents progress on all construction projects. d) The preparation of various reports, environmental assessments, grant applications, requests for proposals and correspondence. Directs and assists with the preparation and presentation of special engineering studies and reports. e) JCDOT’s bridge inspections and asset management database in the MDOT MiBridge program. f) Engineering staff to acquire survey information, codes, specifications, and input from regulatory agencies (e.g., Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Michigan Department of Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to develop and design road, bridge, drainage, construction, and maintenance projects.

3. Exercises professional judgment and discretion in the field to determine actual field conditions, solve problems, and makes sound recommendations to the Director of Engineering and/or Managing Director on necessary adjustments in project design and/or construction.

4. Works with the Director of Engineering to develop both short and long range capital improvement plans for construction and improvement projects, and submits recommendations to the Managing Director for review and approval.

5. Monitors the preparation of the Act 51 Certification maps and all reports of new streets and roads in the County Road Department system, as well as backup documentation for state and federal funding. Manages the engineering team’s tracking of the status of all road classifications and ensures updates are provided as needed.

6. Manages the engineering team’s PASER collection program and traffic counting operations, and allocates staff resources to set and meet annual goals.

7. Administers, prepares, and oversees various grant applications, programs, and projects as assigned by the Director of Engineering. Responsible for grant project audits in conjunction with the engineering team.

8. Directs and oversees the engineering team’s services and integration with the operations division, including technical advice on design, construction, maintenance, and drainage issues as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, or related engineering field required. Master’s Degree in civil engineering, public administration, business administration, or a related field strongly preferred.

Experience: A minimum of five to seven years of experience in transportation infrastructure and public works projects, civil engineering, project design, construction inspection, surveying, computer-aided design, and/or related area. Experience managing a team of employees in a senior leadership position is preferred. At the discretion of the Managing Director, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Other Requirements: Must hold and maintain a Professional Engineer License with the State of Michigan. Possession of a valid Michigan Driver’s license.

Relevant Skills/Specialized Equipment Knowledge:
• Strong leadership skills and ability to train, inspire, and motive cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey engineering concepts to diverse audiences.
• Take responsibility for accuracy, quality, and timely completion of work under stringent deadlines.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion being ethically motivated.
• Ability to problem solve effectively, manage time and complex projects from initiation to closure, and thrive in a time sensitive and highly demanding work environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Excellent computer skills, related software and program skills, and technology skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, AASHTOWare, Road Soft, and related software packages.
• Proficiency and familiarity with current MDOT specifications is required.
 

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE; BENEFITS EFFECTIVE DATE OF HIRE

This is a non-union, Pay Grade O, exempt position offering excellent benefits, including health, life, disability, paid time off and paid holidays, effective upon hire!

CORE BENEFITS (Provided at no cost): $30,000 Life Insurance, $30,000 AD&D; Long-Term Disability; Wellness Benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (based on length of service); Paid bereavement leave; and Education Assistance of up to $3,000 annually.

OPTIONAL BENEFITS (cost share required): Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision; Optional Life Insurance for employee, spouse and dependent children; Short-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and/or Dependent Care); Health Savings Account; Consumerism Card; Legal Shield & ID Shield.

Benefit eligible employees opting out of the County's health plan with proof of other coverage are eligible for a $3,000 Cash-In-Lieu of Insurance benefit.

Full time employees are offered an Employer match of up to 5% in our Defined Contribution/401a Plan with voluntary contributions to our 457 Plan and greater than two times the employee contribution to our Retirement Health Savings Plan (RHS). The Employee contribution for the RHS Plan is $900 annually with an employer contribution of $2,050 annually.

For full benefit details, go to https://www.mijackson.org/3174/Jackson-County-Employee-Benefits