Civil Project Engineer 1

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Engineering Supervisor, completes the design, engineering and construction monitoring required for Berrien County road projects.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1.   Serves as designated Project Engineer 1 on selected local, state, and federally funded projects. Works on multiple projects at a time. 

2.    Assists with road engineering projects performed under township project program.

3.   Responsible for performance and documentation of construction engineering in accordance with the Michigan Department of Transportation Construction Manual; including inspection, material sampling, and testing of aggregate, bituminous and concrete materials and density testing.

4.   Performs field survey, preliminary design, cost, estimates, final design, construction drawings, specifications, and right of way acquisition in accordance with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Guidelines and the Michigan Department of Transportation Guidelines for road, bridge, culvert, and storm sewer projects.

5.   Creates engineering designs using computer aided drafting (Auto Cad) equipment of topographic surveys, cross-sections, construction plans and as-built plans.

6.    Ensures timely, accurate, and complete work projects.

7.    Prepares reports and technical memos.

8.    Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.

9.    Using basic engineering skills performs routine technical work, which does not require previous experience or requires limited prior experience.

10.    Acquires an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.

11.    As experience increases, exercises judgment on details of work and application of standard methods.

12.    Prepares permit applications

13.    Performs other duties as assigned by the Engineering Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:    Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and

Experience:  Additional related work or course work in the road transportation area is desired.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is required.
• Holds an EIT thru the state of Michigan or a state recognized by Michigan throughout employment.
•  Valid Driver’s license.
• Demonstrates basic CAD skills

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities by a person so classified.