Civil Engineer III

Overview & Benefits

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.

$88,732- $118,883

This position is hybrid.

Are you an experienced engineer looking to lead complex infrastructure projects that directly impact public health and community operations? In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing major engineering projects and critical infrastructure systems related to sewer, water, or drainage operations. You’ll serve as a technical expert and departmental representative, applying advanced engineering principles to plan, coordinate, and deliver projects while ensuring the reliability of essential public systems.

• Under limited supervision, manage a large engineering project, multiple smaller projects, or oversee operational and maintenance programs for sewer, water, or drainage systems. Specific work may include but is not necessarily limited to:
• Develop request for proposals (RFPs) to solicit engineering consulting firms for specific design services. Evaluate proposals and prepare contract documents for execution.
• Review consultant-prepared design drawings to verify project design criteria are met.
• Review technical specifications for engineering and construction projects.
• Evaluate engineering plans for compliance with regulatory requirements and applicable standards.
• Manage the review and submission of permits, plans, and supporting project documentation.
• Participate in the evaluation of contract bids and contractor proposals. Finalize contract documents for execution.
• Review construction inspection reports and project documentation.
• Prepare and recommend contractor payment estimates based on construction progress and inspection data.
• Review contractor claims with the engineer and develop responses.
• Navigate project issues with the project team. develop recommendations for mitigation and issue contract change documents (engineering work orders, work directives, change orders, field orders, etc.) as needed.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, engineers, community contacts, residents and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Represent the department in project meetings to plan, coordinate, and monitor work
• Make recommendations to the Drainage Board and/or Water Resources Commissioner regarding contract awards, project implementation, and maintenance programs
• Apply advanced engineering techniques and software to solve complex technical challenges
• Modify and extend engineering theories to resolve difficult problems with limited assistance
• Use Countywide and department-specific software to complete engineering and project assignments
• Serve in an on-call capacity and respond to operational issues, equipment failures, storms, power outages, and other emergencies as required

• Lead impactful infrastructure projects that protect public health and the environment
• Work on complex, high-visibility projects with real community impact
• Apply advanced engineering skills to challenging, real-world problems
• Collaborate with leadership, boards, and external partners
• Build a rewarding career in public service with meaningful responsibility and growth

Be registered as a Professional Engineer by the Michigan State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Have had a minimum of six (6) years of full-time engineering or closely related work experience.

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A Master's degree in Civil…