Civil Engineer

Trident Consulting

Benton Harbor (MI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Civil Engineer for municipal infrastructure projects in Benton Harbor, MI. The role involves design and project management across various civil engineering tasks, such as stormwater and road design, requiring collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and effective communication with clients.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required.
Experience in construction or civil engineering field.
Active PE License preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering calculations for civil design projects.
Manage projects with client communication and feedback.
Conduct site visits to monitor construction quality.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communications

Engineering Calculations

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Team Collaboration

Quality Assurance

Surveying

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

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Trident Consulting is seeking a "Civil Engineer" for one of our clients in “Benton Harbor, MI" A global leader in business and technology services.

Role: Civil Engineer

Summary:

The Civil Engineer will provide design and plan production for general civil design on a wide variety of municipal infrastructure projects which may include storm, sanitary, water, local roads, site plans, recreational facilities, and associated civil engineering activities. Will perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.

Essential Functions:

Perform engineering calculations in support of civil engineering design projects
Manage projects including client communications, public input and feedback, and internal support
Perform AutoCAD Civil 3D design/drafting in support of civil engineering design projects
Performs, trains, and provides guidance for site investigations, survey work, CAD work, and data collection
Prepares, provides training, provides guidance, and reviews engineering designs and reports which includes design calculations and plan preparation
Performs, provides training for, and guides quality assurance, ensuring projects get carried out as designed and recommend modifications as needed
Ability to identify engineering and surveying services needed by the client and the ability to draft proposals and estimate fees
Coordinate with government agencies, client staff, and other professionals to obtain design information and approvals
Write and edit construction specifications and engineering reports
Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities from plans and specifications.
Conduct periodic visits to construction sites to monitor quality and progress of the work
Knowledge of financing and funding including public and private sources

Required Skills & Behaviors:

Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in all work tasks
Ability to plan, schedule work and complete work assignments within established budgets and timelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Capable of working with a multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers, surveyors, architects, and technicians
Broad computer knowledge in particular Microsoft Office products
Aptitude and demonstrated hands-on experience with computer applications such as AutoCAD Civil 3D
Broad knowledgebase of civil engineering projects rather than a subject matter expert in any one civil engineering area
Organizational Relationships:
Reports to the Manager of Municipal Service
May have responsibility for multiple direct reports

Required Education/Experience:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university degree program is required
Experience in construction or civil engineering field
Active PE License or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment

About Trident:

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.

Some of our recent awards include:

Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco.
Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.
Received the TechServe Excellence award.
Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.
Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.

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