Giffels Webster has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our Detroit Headquarters, working on several high-profile urban land development projects that are contributing to the revitalization of the City of Detroit.
The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work independently on various engineering projects. You will work in a team environment led by the Partner in charge/Project Manager on a variety of tasks.
Typical responsibilities include:
What we offer:
In-person collaboration and mentoring are paramount to the success of this position. With experience and the approval of your supervisor, you could earn the ability to work a hybrid schedule, up to two days per week remotely and three days in the office.
About us:
Come join our flexible and dedicated team, which was voted one of the Top Workplaces to work for seven years in a row (2017-2023) by the Detroit Free Press and most recently a Best Places to Work by Crain's Detroit in 2024 and 2025.
Giffels Webster has a strong commitment to using multi-disciplinary approaches to making communities better. We are seeking team members who support context-sensitive solutions to project and client needs. If you are looking to put your skills to work with a highly motivated and highly qualified team, we want to hear from you!
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
Only direct applicants will be accepted, unless a placement agreement is in place. If no placement agreement is in place at time of candidate submission, no fee will be due and no fee will be paid. Please do not forward resumes to our team members, partners or any company location.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications:
Preferred qualifications:

Giffels Webster is a collection of people – civil engineers, landscape architects, planners, surveyors and GIS specialists – who choose every day to make communities better. Through our projects and community involvement, our people and our firm strengthen the areas in which we work and live.
Through diverse experience serving public, private and institutional sectors, we bring a unique perspective that creates better living and working spaces. From retail and housing developments to streetscape planning and water treatment, we provide and implement solutions that meet today’s demands while anticipating tomorrow’s needs.
Even as communities and lifestyles change, this vision of quality living through better planning and design creates lasting results and relevancy. In short, we’re there with the right balance of expertise, resources, capabilities and humanity.