Civil Engineer - Regional Systems

Position: Civil Engineer I- Regional Systems
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.

When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.

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Summary $75,189-$100,740

This position is hybrid.

Are you an early-career engineer looking to build hands-on experience in infrastructure management, water and wastewater systems, and engineering data analysis? In this role, you’ll work under the guidance of experienced engineering professionals to support the County’s regional wastewater systems and metering program. You’ll gain practical experience coordinating meter installations, monitoring system performance, analyzing technical data, managing contractor activities, and supporting compliance and operational needs.

This position offers an opportunity to apply engineering principles to real-world challenges while developing technical, analytical, and project management skills in a collaborative public service environment.

What You’ll Do
• Review and analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly meter data, SCADA alarms, technical reports, and system performance to identify and address system issues.
• Coordinate with metering contractors to support accurate, reliable data collection and resolve recurring data-quality issues.
• Review meter site recommendations, coordinate equipment selection and installation approvals, and support inspections, testing, commissioning, and documentation for meter and rain gauge installations.
• Create, track, and manage work orders for metering contractors and support staff, including dye testing and target testing, verifying completed work and corrective actions.
• Assist with metering agreements, project performance certifications, and Inflow & Infiltration (I&I) studies.
• Review regional flow data, engineering reports, modeling, and capital improvement plans to support WRC and GLWA operations.
• Analyze wet-weather events, system performance, and operational conditions to support compliance, SSO response, and reporting activities.
• Support data requests, FOIA requests, and regional system documentation and record retention.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, streamline workflows, and develop repeatable or automated data review processes.

Why You’ll Love It
• Gain hands-on experience with regional water and wastewater infrastructure and metering systems.
• Develop practical skills in engineering data analysis, SCADA monitoring, field inspections, and project coordination.
• Work directly with experienced engineers, technical professionals, and industry contractors.
• Develop knowledge of environmental regulations and wastewater standards while participating in projects that support the reliability and performance of critical regional infrastructure and support a cleaner, healthier environment.

Minimum Qualifications EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must have completed at least 90 credit hours from an accredited college or university with a major in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering degree.

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Applicants possessing transcripts from a college or university outside of the United States will be required to…