Civil Engineer

Brooksource; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) options

Parental leave

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Wellness program

Job summary

Brooksource seeks a Civil Engineer to support planning, design, and delivery of site development projects in the Detroit area. You will work with project managers and junior engineers, providing technical guidance and day-to-day coordination for civil design tasks including grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater management.

The role emphasizes collaboration, permitting readiness, and producing technical reports, permit applications, and construction documents.

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 visit and safely traverse construction and project sites while complying with all applicable safety requirements.

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.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification

Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in Michigan

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Hydrology/ Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact. This position will support the planning, design, and delivery of public and private sector site development projects. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced project managers while providing technical guidance and day-to-day coordination for junior engineering staff. Project responsibilities may include site layout, grading, stormwater management, utility design, erosion and sediment control, permitting, and construction support.

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.

Investing in Your Future:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts & health savings account
• 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)
• Paid parental leave
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Wellness program with reimbursement benefits

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Diversity isn't just a policy-its a priority. We foster an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, in full compliance with all applicable laws.