Job Information
Ingham County Human Resources Engineering Technician 4/5 - Road Department in Lansing, Michigan
Under the supervision of the Project Engineer, performs a variety of duties related to road and bridge design and construction. Grade 4 Engineering Techs serve in entry level and intermediate assisting roles while professionally developing. Grade 5 Engineering Techs serve as a lead for Grade 4 Engineering Techs and seasonal employees, coordinating and directing construction inspection work assignments.
Essential Functions
- Using field notes, topographic survey data, and standard specifications, draws proposed plans for contracted road or bridge improvements. Computes existing and proposed grades.
Conducts/leads a variety of engineering field studies pertaining to PASER ratings, pavement thickness, soils investigation, traffic volume, pavement markings, vehicle turning movements, culvert and storm sewer inventories, etc. Maintains RoadSoft inventory databases for asset management analyses.
Conducts/leads inspection activities for construction contract work and annual Road Department system improvement programs. Plans, directs, and performs field sampling and testing of materials. Coordinates inspection functions with the contractor's operations. Advises the contractor concerning the suitability of materials and methods used.
Measures, computes and keeps records of materials used and work performed in the field. Calculates pay estimates for system improvement programs. Advises the contractor on material acceptance requirements and proper project documentation.
Uses conventional and electronic survey equipment and software to accomplish layout, staking, and grading direction for contractors and Road Dept crews.
Performs minor repairs on Road Dept equipment and maintains equipment inventory.
Responds to information requests and complaint calls. Coordinates follow-up with appropriate personnel. Mitigates complaints regarding construction, construction traffic control, and access problems.
Performs office work. Tabulates measurements and field data, maintains related records, prepares support materials diagrams and prepares various written reports.
Represents the Road Dept at pre-construction meetings and other committee meetings. Provides information related to particular projects.
Initiates and assists with claims against parties responsible for damaging Road Department property.
Maintains and updates road certificates, maps, road inventories, etc.
Attends a variety of workshops and seminars to stay current on new developments, techniques and methods.
Other Functions
- Must adhere to departmental standards in regard to HIPAA and other privacy issues.
- During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to but not limited to those in his/her job description.
(An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the above tasks. These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)
Employment Qualifications
Grade 4: min of an Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology or a related field with up to 3 years of experience in construction inspection/methods, computer-aided drafting (CAD), land-surveying methods, traffic engineering or related fields; OR a high school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum 5 years of experience as provided above.
Grade 5: min of an Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology or a related field plus min of 3 years of experience in construction inspection/methods, computer-aided drafting (CAD), land-surveying methods, traffic engineering or related fields.
Other Requirements Must possess a valid Michigan Motor Vehicle