Job Details

Purpose/Description

Under the direction of the Senior Licensed Professional Engineer, the Engineer - Licensed Professional - Roads Maintenance will assist in developing plans, reports, programs and systems that ensure compliance with MIOSHA, EPA, hazardous materials, emergency response standards and other regulatory agencies. The Engineer - Licensed Professional assists in the administration of contracts for the purchase of maintenance and snow and ice control, acts as project manager for snow and ice operations and communicates information to management and staff, supervisors, and employees.

Required Tasks

• Manage the winter maintenance program for snow and ice.
• Handle citizen communications and complaint investigations on the county and MDOT road Systems.
• Regular communications with Department Managers, DPS Department Supervisors, MDOT Maintenance Engineer and Techs, City and Township DPW/DPS, Wayne County Engineering, Contractors, Commissioners Offices, Residents.
• Liaison with MDOT, Townships, Cities regarding road maintenance
• Inspect County roads and drainage systems to determine needed maintenance and repairs.
• Investigation and communications of right-of-way vacations with Real Estate Office.
• Investigation and communications of repairs with the Permits Division.
• Investigation and communications with Drains Office.
• Determination of maintenance needs, procedure development, task assignment and inspection.
• Coordination with other maintenance groups within Wayne County.
• Assist the Sr. Licensed Professional Engineer of Roads Maintenance with determining maintenance needs.
• Review plans for future projects.
• Direct supervision and oversight of Department Managers, with the ability to assign work and review completed projects.
• Emergency Spill Coordinator for all County yards (PIPP)
• Investigate complaints from various sources.
• Mange District Supervisors with all aspects of roadway maintenance.
• Inspect County roads and drainage systems to determine needed maintenance and repairs.
• Estimate quantities and prepare cost estimates.
• Act as the division representative at the EOC for the Emergency Management Division
• Coordinate road repairs with crews and subcontractors.
• Oversee surveys for maintenance improvements.
• Process work order service requests.
• Report costs for work performed.
• Review plans, contracts and bid documents.
• Attend/host various meetings biweekly with MDOT and supervisory staff.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering AND
• Registration as a Professional Engineer by the State of Michigan AND
• Passed FE license exam; or alternatives accepted by State of Michigan or 5 years' experience including (9) months' experience in Construction Engineering and (9) months of Design Engineering (without FE) AND
• At least (5) five years experience including at least (18) months of Roads Maintenance Construction/Design.
• Experience must also include (3) months in Engineering Survey.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a safe and acceptable driving record no more than 7 points