Engineering Technician , Road Department

Position: Engineering Technician 6, Road Department
Salary : $65,343.20 - $86,340.80 Annually
Location : 301 Bush St., Mason, MI
Job Type: Regular Full Time
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Department: Road Department
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: OPEIU TECH

Description
Under the supervision of a Project Engineer, or their designee, performs a variety of duties related to road and bridge design and construction, development evaluation and construction, permitting and traffic engineering. Serves as a lead for lower classified Engineering Technicians and seasonal employees, coordinating and directing design and construction inspection work assignments and checking their work for conformance to standards, specifications and guidelines.

Also performs a number of non-supervisory duties related to road and bridge design, construction and development projects including drafting plans and specifications for construction projects and construction project oversight. Performs oversight of construction program; reviews construction project documentation for quality assurance, Monitors project specific contractor activities to assure conformance to standards, plans, and specifications, directs and performs appropriate testing, gathers proper contract documentation, and prepares contractor pay estimates.

Takes complaint and inquiry calls from the public and performs other technical and administrative tasks associated with Department operations.

Essential Functions

1. Coordinates the activities of Engineering Technicians to prepare complete construction contract plans, specifications and estimates. Drafts plans and assists engineers in developing project specific specifications. Leads department technicians in preparing drawings and specifications from which various Road Department projects can be constructed. Computes existing and proposed grades and calculates quantities for cost analyses.

2. Coordinates the activities of Engineering Technicians to oversee and insure appropriate project inspection staffing and checks field staff work for conformance to federal, state and county standards, plans, specifications, and documentation requirements. Performs quality assurance reviews of files and documentation for all construction projects.

3. Leads inspection activities of Engineering Technicians for construction contract work and annual Road Department system improvement programs to ensure that work meets standard specification, plan and proposal requirements. Plans, directs, and performs field sampling and testing of materials. Performs and verifies construction project staking and ensures proper placement of work zone signing and traffic control. Formulates field design revisions and corrective action to assist engineers with field related decisions.

Helps specify and negotiate contract modifications. Coordinates inspection functions with contractors' operations. Advises contractors concerning the suitability of material and methods used.

4. Measures, computes and keeps records of materials used and work performed in the field. Computes and compiles final quantities of construction work performed by contractors, and prepares various reports. Calculates pay estimates and recommends final payment for road, bridge, and Road Department system improvement programs. Advises contractors on material acceptance requirements and ensures compilation of proper project documentation.

5. Works with a survey crew in planning, and designing field modifications and laying out projects. Uses conventional and electronic survey equipment and software as required to accomplish layout, staking, and grading direction for contractors and Road Department crews.

6. Responds to information requests and complaint calls from the general public. Coordinates follow-up with appropriate personnel and manages computer databases and information systems. Answers inquiries and complaints from the public and confers with utilities regarding construction, construction traffic control, and access problems.

7. Performs office work such as filling out forms, keeping records, filing documents and reproducing documents or drawings.

8. Represents the Road…