Engineer-Entry Level - 076008 in Wayne, Michigan at Wayne County Government

Title: Engineer-Entry Level - 076008

Job Description

Purpose/Description

The Engineer - Entry Level can be assigned to one of the multiple offices within the Engineering Division and perform engineering duties in planning, designing, testing, and overseeing construction such as roads, bridges, pumphouses and stormwater systems. The Engineer - Entry Level, under the general direction of a higher-level engineer or higher technician, will perform various complex assignments related to the design, plan review, construction inspection, testing, traffic and permits of the Engineering Division projects and activities.

Responsibilities

Required Tasks

• Spatially visualize in three dimensions the proposed design plans to ensure constructability and avoid construction conflicts, such as underground storm sewers and utility lines.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
• Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
• Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
• Participate in surveying to lay out installations or establish reference points, grades, or elevations to guide construction.
• Compute quantities of materials for projects.
• Assist with the design of transportation or hydraulic systems or structures using computer assisted design or drawing tools.
• Identify environmental risks for civil engineering projects.
• Use survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.
• Assist with studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact.

Qualifications

Educational/Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
• A valid Driver's License and an acceptable safe driving record (less than 9 points)
• This is an entry level position, no work experience required

About Us

The Charter County of Wayne

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families.

Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities.

Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

Administration Focus

Public Health Response

Economic Response

Fiscal Responsibility

Operational Efficiencies

Economic Development

Infrastructure Maintenance & Enhancements

Access to Health Care

Community Support

Homeland Security Emergency Management

Parks & Recreation

Job Info

Job Identification: 727

Posting Date: 04/29/2026, 05:04 PM

Apply Before: 05/04/2026, 04:00 AM
Job Schedule: Full time
Location: 33809 Michigan Ave, Wayne, MI, 48184, US