Director of Engineering and County Highway Engineer

Description

Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or qualified candidate has been identified. The position could possibly close at any time.

Essential Functions

• Directs the general work assignment of Engineering, Permit, and Signal Shop employees by coordinating work activities through the Design Engineer, Construction Project Engineer, and the Permits Engineer. Monitors work output, evaluates performance and administers discipline as warranted.
• Works closely with the Road Department’s Design Engineer, Construction Project Engineer, and with consultants on road and bridge improvement projects. As County Highway Engineer, “makes surveys ordered by the board, prepares plans and specification for roads, bridges, and culverts. Exercises general supervision over construction to insure that the plans and specifications are strictly followed.” Makes sure that projects are designed to industry standards, built to Road Department standards and completed on schedule. Approves project documents and administers subsequent contracts.
• Plans, organizes and directs all activities of traffic engineering including traffic studies, traffic sign and signal installation, guardrail installation and repair and maintenance and pavement marking. Manages traffic engineering studies, evaluates results and recommends appropriate actions.
• Mets and responds to state and federal officials, township officials, the public, contractors and developers to explain reasons for projects, resolve problems, answer questions and encourage compliance on projects and developments affecting the Road Department.
• Mets regularly with the Managing Director, other department directors and the Board to discuss activities, schedules, problems and issues pertaining to design, construction, traffic engineering, and permit activities.
• Develops short and long-term road and bridge improvement programs and cost estimates for projects included in these programs and for projects to be let to contract. Oversees the preparation of the Act 51 certification road mileage and updates road and bridge inventories.
• Develops preliminary budget with the Managing Director. Defends budget requests in the budget review process. Monitors budget expenditures and financial management activities, identifying and ensuring correction of problem areas. Maintains records and approves payments to contractors, the Michigan Department of Transportation and other agencies.
• Works with the Permits Engineer to review utility construction plans, subdivision plans and the construction work associated with these activities.
• Responds to inquiries and problems associated with overweight and oversize vehicles, transportation permits and weighmaster problems in the absence of the Permits Engineer.
• Maintains professional affiliations and standing. Attends a variety of workshops, seminars and conferences and reads extensively to stay current on new developments, techniques and methods relating to department needs.

Employment Qualifications

• Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience: Six years of progressively more responsible civil engineering experience.
• Other Requirements: Registration as a Professional Engineer in Michigan. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license.

Requirements and Working Conditions

• Physical Requirements: [This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements]:
• Ability to travel throughout the county to various locations to inspect projects and attend meetings.
• Prolonged sitting at a computer to enter and access information.
• Ability to access office files.

Requirements

• 01Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering?
• 02How many years of Civil Engineering experience do you have?
• 03Briefly describe your civil engineering, if not applicable type N/A
• 04Do you have your registration as a Professional Engineer in Michigan?
• 05Did you submit your cover letter and resume?
• 06Did you submit your transcripts or diploma showing your degree awarded if not please explain why?

Contact Information

• Employer: Ingham County
• Address: 5303 S. Cedar St., Suite 2102, Lansing, Michigan, 48911
• Phone: 517-887-4328
• Website: http://ingham.org