Job Description

Civil Project Engineer

The Project Engineer technically leads a staff which may include a project staff engineer and/or CAD Designer, while the entire team reports to a Project Manager. Position requires working independently to plan, execute, and oversee engineering tasks in order to complete a project.

Multiple offices throughout Michigan plus a hybrid work schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares engineering analysis, design, calculations, and reports for a portion (or all) of a project for review by a Project Manager.
• Designs grading and drainage for site improvements.
• Designs utility piping systems, involving sanitary, water main, fire protection, and storm drainage.
• Performs hydrology and hydraulic calculations for gravity and pressure piping systems and above ground conveyances.
• Works with dynamic design teams including landscape architects, land use planners, attorneys, owners, and facility managers.
• Prepares project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Assists in the preparation of proposals and fee estimates for potential projects of limited scope and complexity.
• Performs construction assistance related tasks including responding to RFI (Request for Information), visiting job sites, reviewing submittals, and coordinating with design team for revisions.
• Develops and presents project-specific or technical presentations to clients, technical organizations, and in-house staff.
• Mentors staff engineers.
• Prepares plan reviews, permit applications, analyzes zoning ordinances, and evaluates land use.
• Attends and participates in public meetings related to projects such as planning, commission and city council meetings.
• Stays current on legal and industry regulations.

Qualifications

• P.E. License or ability to obtain within three months of hire
• Minimum of four years experience working on private site development
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience showing progressively increasing responsibility.
• In-depth experience using AutoCAD for land development applications, Civil 3D preferred but not required. Working knowledge of typical computer software programs used for civil engineering design and management (Microsoft Office, etc.)

Company Salary/Benefits

• $40-$44/hr doe
• Hybrid opportunities once established
• Medical, dental, and vision (including options for spouse and/or dependents)
• HSA and FSA
• PTO and nine paid holidays
• Tuition, fitness, and field gear reimbursements