Civil Engineer - Site / Civil

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering design assignments for site development projects of moderate complexity.
• Prepare and review site plans, grading plans, utility plans, stormwater management plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and construction details.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses related to grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and site development.
• Coordinate design activities with project managers, engineers, technicians, surveyors, architects, clients, reviewing agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, permit applications, construction cost estimates, and supporting project documentation.
• Support projects from initial planning and design through permitting, bidding, and construction.
• Review drawings and technical work prepared by junior engineers and design staff.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less-experienced team members.
• Assist project managers with project schedules, budgets, scope coordination, quality control, and client deliverables.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, and construction-phase services.
• Identify design issues and recommend practical and constructible solutions.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in professional, civic, and industry-related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering discipline required.
• Four (4) or more years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on site development, land development, or related infrastructure projects.
• Experience preparing civil site design documents including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility, and erosion and sediment control plans.
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, institutional, residential, municipal, or mixed-use land development projects.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required for CE II level; Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Michigan required for CE III level.
• Working knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal permitting requirements, engineering design standards, and agency review processes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office applications; experience with hydrology/hydraulic modeling software is a plus.
• Experience coordinating project tasks and reviewing the work of junior engineers, designers, or technical staff.
• Ability to contribute to project schedules, budgets, quality control processes, and client deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication, technical writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites while complying with all applicable safety requirements.

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