Engineering Inspector I - Development Program

About the role

This is an opportunity for individuals interested in a career in road safety and construction to be a participant in RCOC’s Development Program as an Engineering Inspector I. While in the program, participants will complete classroom and on‑the‑job training in preparation for the construction season. The Engineer Inspector I is assigned specific road construction projects in various departments throughout the construction season, where they will perform a broad range of road construction inspection activities to assure quality of work. Detailed record keeping, subject to audit is required, in addition to all normal inspection requirements. Elements of the development program in addition to classroom include: job shadowing and rotations within the Construction, Permits, Traffic Safety, and Highway Maintenances departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of road construction inspection activities to assure quality of work.
• Maintain detailed records, subject to audit.
• Participate in job shadowing and department rotations (Construction, Permits, Traffic Safety, Highway Maintenance).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to demonstrate basic math skills and proficiency with computer operation.
• Demonstrated willingness and desire to learn new skills.
• Regular and predictable on‑site job attendance, including availability during hours of operation.
• Energy, stamina, and availability to work required overtime, often including weekends and/or dawn‑to‑dusk inspection days.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Willingness to accept feedback and direction to build knowledge of inspection standards.
• Daily schedule must support RCOC hours of operation.
• Perform duties in a professional and courteous manner to promote a positive image of the Road Commission for Oakland County.
• Minimum commitment of 12‑18 months in the position.
• Possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Subject to the terms and conditions of the existing collective bargaining agreement (bargaining unit position).

Benefits

Attractive benefits package