Kent County Road Commission
Position: Assistant Project Engineer – Traffic Posting Date: 1/13/2026
Division: Engineering Closing Date: Until filled
Location: 1900 4 Mile Walker Mi 49544 Pay Range: Min. $72,683
Max. $94,477
General Summary of Duties
This position is focused on traffic engineering including modeling, safety and operational studies, and technical report writing under direct supervision of the Traffic Engineer, with involvement in all aspects of Engineering Department tasks.
Educational and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field preferred; Transportation/Traffic interest/focus.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Project management and organizational skills, communication and teamwork, problem-solving and critical thinking. General computer literacy including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Road Conductor / AASHTOware, and an aptitude for learning new software. Traffic modeling software (Synchro/SimTraffic, Highway Capacity Software, VISSIM) experience desired. Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices desired.
Other Requirements
A valid Michigan Driver’s License; Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completion with a track to obtain the Michigan registered Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred; Additional certifications may include all or some of the following: Density Certification, Stormwater Operator Certification, ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level I, MCA/ACI Concrete Testing Levels I & II, HMA Level I, MDOT Office Technician Certification, and FHWA Safety inspection of in-service bridges certification.
The Kent County Road Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply for this job please visit www.kentcountyroads.net.