Civil Project Engineer - Land Development
Our client has been shaping Michigan's built environment since the 40s. What began as a Southeast Michigan engineering practice is now a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary site design firm licensed in over 20 states, with around 200 professionals and offices across the state.
They run a fully integrated model. Civil engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, geotechnical engineering and environmental and ecological consulting are all delivered in house. For an engineer, that means you see how a project actually comes together end to end instead of being boxed into one narrow lane.
Automotive proving grounds and OEM campuses, large mixed use developments, industrial and distribution, healthcare, higher education, K-12, senior living, residential subdivisions, parks and recreation, and utilities and energy. They have been named an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and have been a Crain's Detroit Best Place to Work every year since 2019, alongside a long list of state design and construction awards.
Role overview
We are recruiting Civil Project Engineers for the Auburn Hills, Brighton and Lansing offices. This is a hands on technical role with real ownership. You will take site development packages from early concept through permitting and into construction, and depending on your experience you will technically lead a small design team and mentor the staff coming up behind you.
Each office has its own client base and project mix, so there is scope to align you with the location and work type that fits you best.
Key responsibilities
- Produce and manage site design packages including grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management, paving and erosion control
- Prepare construction plans, details, specifications and cost estimates in Civil 3D
- Complete stormwater and hydrologic and hydraulic calculations and design
- Prepare and manage permit applications and coordinate with municipalities, county agencies and EGLE
- Coordinate with survey, landscape architecture, geotechnical and environmental disciplines
- Support project managers on scope, schedule and budget tracking
- Mentor and review the work of junior engineers and designers
- Provide construction phase support including RFIs, submittals and field observation
Education and qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Around 5+ years of civil and site design experience
- Michigan PE preferred, or EIT with a clear path to licensure
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Solid grounding in Michigan permitting and agency review processes
- Land development, commercial, industrial or municipal site experience all considered
Benefits
- $80,000 - $130,000 base depending on experience
- Performance bonus program
- 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
- Paid parental leave for both parents
- Tuition assistance and in house training and development programs
- Professional license and dues reimbursement
- Fitness reimbursement and apparel allowance
- Paid volunteer time off
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
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