Macomb County

ENGINEERINGAIDE

$50–65k United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“ENGINEERING AIDE at Macomb County. Skills: Engineering tasks, Construction inspection, Survey assistant, Drafting, Traffic data. Perform engineering tasks. Work on survey crew”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Evening hours as needed, Weekend hours as needed, Mandatory overtime, Respond to call-out, Random drug and alcohol screens, Work in extreme cold, Work in extreme heat, Work with airborne particles, Work with loud noises, Balancing, Bending, Climbing, Digging, Driving, Grasping, Manual Dexterity, Lift up to 35 pounds, Lift up to 50 pounds, Push objects, Pull objects, Reaching overhead, Forward reaching, Sitting, Standing, Walking, Running

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school diploma or GED, Valid Michigan driver's license, Operable insured automobile

Nice to Have

Experience in engineering duties, Construction plan interpretation experience, Inspection report accuracy experience, Inventory control experience, Record-keeping system maintenance experience, Computation of engineering data experience

What You'll Do.

Perform engineering tasks

Inspect construction projects

Inspect permit projects

Ensure compliance to standards

Gather traffic information

Assist with special studies

Assist with traffic problems

Inspect utilities construction

Inspect road construction materials

Conduct field testing

Conduct laboratory testing

Attend pre-construction meetings

Act as survey assistant

Place stakes or markers

Locate points or markers

Translate field notes

Perform drafting assignments

Perform density tests

Perform sieve analysis

Perform clerical work

Update certification maps

Update construction records

Update maintenance records

Perform right-of-way drafting

Review right-of-way legal descriptions

Prepare right-of-way legal descriptions

Review parcel drawings

Prepare parcel drawings

Review encroachments in field

Keep right-of-way records current

Provide right-of-way information

Tabulate traffic counts

Maintain traffic volume files

Make actual counts of traffic

Operate Department of Roads vehicle

Maintain accurate records

Work mandatory overtime

Respond to call-out procedures

Participate in drug and alcohol screens

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with engineers; Work with contractors; Work with developers; Work with residents

Communication Scope

Speak English; Write English; Understand English

Full Job Description

_**As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.**_ To learn more about Macomb County benefits click [ _here_](https://www.macombgov.org/departments/human-resources-and-labor-relations/current-employees/employee-benefits-0) **CLASSIFICATION TITLE:** ENGINEERING AIDE I **SALARY:** $50,007.10 - $64,680.01 **DEPARTMENT:** Roads **Opening Date:** 06/03/2026 **Closing Date:** 06/11/2026 12:00 a.m. **FLSA Status:** Non-exempt **Employment Relationship:****** Just cause subject to probationary period **CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME:** Fulltime (40 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:00 a.m. Evening and weekend hours as needed. **Location:** Engineering Division **JOB SUMMARY:** Under direction, performs engineering tasks such as working on a survey crew, drafting, CAD, inspecting construction and permit projects for compliance to federal, state and local standards and specifications, gathering traffic information such as: crash data, traffic counts and assisting with special studies or traffic problems as assigned. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** Performs inspection on routine permit projects or engineering projects (or may work as an assistant to a higher-level Engineering Aide) and on construction inspections involving utilities such as: watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, gas main, electric, telephone and cable services being constructed within the road of right-of-way (to ensure proper location, depth and alignment). Inspections for construction and permit projects are required in order to ensure compliance to federal, state and local standards and specifications. Inspects road construction materials such as concrete, bituminous mix manufactured aggregates. Conducts field and laboratory

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