Civil Engineer - Site Design (Remote, MI)
CIVIL ENGINEER - SITE DESIGN - REMOTE, MI
About the Company Our client is a long-established Michigan architecture, engineering, and interior design firm with four offices across the state. Having architecture, engineering, and interiors in one firm means projects are planned and designed by a single connected team. Their work centers on K-12 education, commercial buildings, senior living, and civic and community projects, and they're growing into new development areas. The culture is people-first, built around work-life balance, supportive leadership, and investing in their people. Their values include serving with humility, finding fun in the work, and committing to mutual success.
About Your Manager You'll work closely with the firm's engineering leadership, project managers, and architects. They're known for being collaborative and supportive, and they listen to what each person wants from their career. Then they create opportunities to help them get there.
Position Overview This is a remote site civil role for a licensed engineer who wants to own site design from schematic design through construction administration. You'll lead stormwater, grading, and utility design on commercial and K-12 education sites. You'll also take projects through local agency reviews and permitting under Michigan site design codes. You'll work from home, but you'll need to live in Michigan near one of the firm's four offices. You'll also need to be able to travel to client sites across the state.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and manage site designs, including stormwater drainage, grading, and utility layouts
- Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, and reports
- Coordinate with local agencies on code compliance and project approvals
- Perform site analyses, including grading, hydrology, and stormwater management studies
- Lead permit applications and other regulatory submittals
- Collaborate with architects, planners, and contractors on project delivery
- Manage schedules, budgets, and deliverables to meet client expectations
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff
- Support construction through RFIs, submittal reviews, and site visits
- Confirm construction matches the design intent and specifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
- Active PE license
- 4+ years of civil engineering experience with a strong focus on site design
- Proficiency in local agency reviews and regulatory processes
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Must live in Michigan near one of the firm's offices
- Ability to travel 10-25% of the time, possibly including overnight stays
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with sustainable design practices and SITES certification
- Experience with Land F/X and other relevant design software
- Experience with hydrology and hydraulic modeling software
- Master's degree in civil engineering or a related field
Why Join
- Remote working: You'll work from home in Michigan, with site visits as projects need them
- Ownership: You'll lead site design from concept through construction
- Community impact: Your work will include schools, civic buildings, and community projects across Michigan
- Integrated team: You'll work with architecture, engineering, and interiors in one firm
- Culture: It's a people-first firm that values work-life balance and supportive leadership
- Growth: They're expanding into new development areas, with room to grow your role
Benefits
- Base salary of $80,000-$130,000
- Remote working within Michigan
- Strong focus on work-life balance
- Support for professional growth and career development
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