Project Engineer - Birmingham

Giffels-Webster Engineers, Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Birmingham is seeking a Project Engineer to work on municipal projects. The role involves collaborating with a dedicated team on various public infrastructure tasks, offering competitive salaries and a range of benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Civil Engineering experience.
• Experience in AutoCAD software.

Responsibilities

• Work on public infrastructure engineering projects.
• Prepare permit applications and cost estimates.
• Conduct field visits and perform construction administration tasks.

Skills

Civil Engineering

AutoCAD

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Tools

Civil3D

Bluebeam

Job description

Description

Giffels Webster has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our Birmingham office, working on municipal projects throughout Southeast Michigan.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work independently on various public infrastructure 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:

• Geometrics
• Grading
• Pavement design
• Soil erosion and sediment control
• Utility (storm, sanitary and water) design
• Stormwater management and green infrastructure design
• Traffic plans
• Details
• Record drawings and specifications
• Prepare permit applications and cost estimates
• Attend meetings
• Conduct field visits
• Perform construction administration tasks

What we offer:

• Competitive Salaries
• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off: Vacation, Sick time, Holidays, Birthday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus Program

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.

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 qualified team, we want to hear from you!

Giffels Webster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age disability, veteran or any other legally protected status.

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 qualification:

• You have a civil engineering degree from an ABET accredited university or equivalent amount of applicable experience.
• At least 1-3 years of Civil Engineering experience
• Must have experience in AutoCAD software

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in Civil3D
• Experience with road, storm, sanitary and water design
• Experience in Bluebeam
• Exposure to Municipal projects