Project Engineer - Design

The Road Commission for Oakland County is seeking a Project Engineer – Design to oversee the development and delivery of road and highway improvement projects. This onsite role in Beverly Hills, Michigan entails steering design from early concept through final plan delivery while coordinating across disciplines and stakeholders, with a salary range of USD 110,098 to 131,648 per year and a requirement for a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and at least five years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the design of roadway projects including intersections, drainage, bridges and culverts, traffic systems, pedestrian facilities, and safety improvements.
• Prepare and review preliminary and final construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and engineer’s estimates.
• Support MDOT Local Agency Program and RCOC-funded project delivery requirements.
• Coordinate with internal staff, consultants, and outside agencies to obtain and evaluate survey, right-of-way, geotechnical, utility, drainage, hydraulic, traffic, and environmental information needed for project development.
• Conduct field reviews and assess existing site conditions, design constraints, constructability issues, and potential project risks.
• Provide technical direction to engineering technicians, designers, and support staff.
• Coordinate with consultants, municipalities, utility companies, MDOT, and other project stakeholders.
• Review consultant submittals for technical quality, completeness, constructability, and consistency with applicable standards.
• Help resolve design issues related to roadway geometry, drainage, utilities, right-of-way, traffic staging, constructability, and cost.
• Support a professional engineering culture focused on safety, accountability, quality, and public service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (required).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D (required).
• Minimum of five years of experience (required).

Technologies

• AutoCAD Civil 3D

Benefits

• Overtime eligible
• Hybrid pension retirement plan
• Employer 401(a) match
• Up to 31 days of paid time off, plus 14 paid holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retention pay eligible
• Professional Engineer (PE) License stipend eligible
• Employer Paid Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer Paid Telemedicine

Special Experience / Education

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
• MDOT Local Agency Program federal aid highway project development experience is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
• Bridge/culvert design experience would be an asset.
• A minimum of five years of experience commensurate with the duties described above is required.

Disclaimer

• EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace.
• Requires a daily schedule with regular onsite attendance that supports RCOC hours of operation.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.