Project Engineer - Design Road Commission for Oakland County - 3.6 Beverly Hills, MI Job Details Full-time $110,098 - $131,648 a year 20 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Driver's License Bachelor's degree Civil 3D Bachelor's degree in civil engineering Full Job Description Be a part of a team that designs and delivers roads, drainage systems, bridges/culverts and transportation infrastructure across Michigan's largest county road system. The Road Commission for Oakland County is seeking a Project Engineer - Design for a full-time, overtime-eligible position with a salary range of $110,098 to $131,648 , depending on qualifications and experience. RCOC also offers a strong public-sector benefits package, including a hybrid pension retirement plan, employer 401(a) match, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits, and long-term career stability . This position is well suited for a civil engineer with approximately 5-8 years of roadway design or transportation engineering project delivery experience who is ready to take the next step in their career. The role offers meaningful project ownership, technical responsibility, consultant and agency coordination, and a path toward senior project engineering or future supervisory leadership.

What You'll Do:

Under the general direction of the division head, the Project Engineer - Design leads and coordinates the development of road and highway improvement projects from early project development through final plan delivery.

Typical responsibilities include:

Lead and coordinate the design of roadway, intersection, drainage, bridge/culvert, traffic, pedestrian, and safety improvement projects. Prepare, review, and coordinate preliminary and final construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and engineer's estimates. Support both MDOT Local Agency Program and RCOC-funded project delivery requirements. Coordinate with internal staff, consultants and outside agencies to obtain and evaluate survey, right-of-way, geotechnical, utility, drainage, hydraulic, traffic and environmental information needed for project development. Conduct field reviews and evaluate existing site conditions, design constraints, constructability issues, and potential project risks. Provide technical direction to engineering technicians, designers, and support staff. Coordinate with consultants, municipalities, utility companies, MDOT, and other project stakeholders. Review consultant submittals for technical quality, completeness, constructability, and consistency with applicable standards. Help resolve design issues related to roadway geometry, drainage, utilities, right-of-way, traffic staging, constructability, and cost. Support a professional engineering culture focused on safety, accountability, quality, and public service. Special Experience/Education This position requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D is required. MDOT Local Agency Program federal aid highway project development experience is preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred. Bridge/culvert design experience would be an asset. A minimum of five (5) years of experience commensurate with the duties described above is required. Benefits Overtime eligible. Hybrid pension retirement plan Employer 401(a) match Up to 31 days of paid time off, plus 14 Paid Holidays Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Retention pay eligible Professional Engineer (PE) License stipend eligible Employer Paid Dental Insurance Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Employer Paid Telemedicine Disclaimer EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. Requires a daily schedule with regular/predictable onsite job attendance that supports RCOC hours of operation. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.