Project Engineer
Berrien Countyabout 1 year ago
Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with road engineering projects performed under the township project program.
- Perform and document construction engineering per the Michigan Department of Transportation Construction Manual, including inspection, material sampling, testing of aggregate, bituminous and concrete materials, and density testing.
- Conduct field surveys, preliminary design, cost estimates, final design, construction drawings, specifications, and right of way acquisition in accordance with AASHTO Guidelines and MDOT Guidelines for road, bridge, culvert, and storm sewer projects.
- Create engineering designs using computer aided drafting (AutoCAD) for topographic surveys, cross-sections, construction plans, and as-built plans.
- Prepare reports and technical memos.
- Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments.
- Prepare permit applications.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and hold an EIT through the state of Michigan or a state recognized by Michigan throughout the course of employment.
- Knowledge of basic CAD skills.
- Awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities.
- Capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Able to exercise judgment on details of work and apply standard methods as experience increases.
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional related work or course work in the road transportation area is desired.
- Ability to become a certified storm water management construction site operator.
Required Skills
Cost Estimation
AutoCAD
Design and Drafting
Road Engineering
Construction Documentation
Field Survey
Technical Report Writing
Civil Engineering