Civil Engineer

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance with HSA

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Catalytic Coaching

Job summary

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. in Detroit, MI is seeking a Civil Engineer IV with 6–10 years of experience to lead municipal infrastructure and private development projects in Southeast Michigan.

You will design using Autodesk Civil 3D, mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies, and ensure deliverables meet standards and schedules. MSG offers a collaborative open office and strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field
• Approximately 8+ years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience
• Michigan Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain Michigan licensure through reciprocity
• Experience delivering municipal infrastructure, land development, or civil/site design projects

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of civil engineering plans and designs using Autodesk Civil 3D, including site layout, grading, roadway alignments, surfaces, water and sewer layouts, and stormwater facilities
• Prepare and oversee engineering deliverables such as construction drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates
• Provide technical leadership and project support by coordinating with clients, municipalities, and regulatory authorities, mentoring staff, and reviewing work for quality and compliance
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables; support bidding, construction administration, and site investigations

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring junior engineers

Client coordination

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Michigan Professional Engineer license or reciprocity

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

Description

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions.

Department

Civil/Municipal

Location

Detroit, MI

Compensation

$88,000 - $125,000 / year

Description

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions.

Due to MSG's continued growth, a new opening is available for a Civil Engineer to assist with our projects!

Help Design Southeast Michigan’s Future from a Pretty Cool Office

MSG is growing, and we're looking for a motivated Civil Engineer IV with 6-10 years of experience — which, fair warning, has serious industrial character. It's a big, open space where experienced engineers can collaborate, lead projects, mentor developing staff, and help shape the future of our civil practice.

In this role, you'll lead the design and delivery of municipal infrastructure and private development projects throughout Southeast Michigan. You'll apply your technical experience to complex civil/site design assignments, coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies, guide junior engineers and designers, and help ensure projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development of civil engineering plans and designs using Autodesk Civil 3D, including:

• Site layout and grading
• Roadway alignments and profiles
• Surfaces, corridors, and earthwork modeling
• Water main and utility layouts
• Storm sewer and sanitary sewer systems
• Stormwater management and detention facilities
• Soil erosion and sedimentation control
• Construction staging and site restoration

Prepare and oversee engineering deliverables such as:

• Construction drawings and technical specifications
• Engineering calculations and design reports
• Quantity takeoffs and opinions of probable construction cost
• Drainage and stormwater management calculations
• Permit applications and regulatory submittals
• Technical memoranda and feasibility evaluations
• Bid documents, addenda, and construction-phase documentation

Provide technical leadership and project support by:

• Leading multidisciplinary design assignments from concept through construction
• Coordinating project requirements with clients, municipalities, utility agencies, and regulatory authorities
• Establishing design approaches and resolving complex technical issues
• Managing assigned project tasks, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Reviewing the work of engineers, designers, and technicians
• Performing and documenting quality control reviews
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting their technical development
• Assisting project managers with scope development, fee estimates, proposals, and client coordination
• Supporting bidding, construction administration, and construction engineering activities
• Conducting site assessments, field investigations, progress observations, and construction support
• Ensuring deliverables comply with municipal, county, state, and federal requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
• Approximately 8 or more years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience
• Michigan Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain Michigan licensure through reciprocity
• Demonstrated experience delivering municipal infrastructure, land development, or civil/site design projects
• Strong proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D and an ability to direct and review Civil 3D design work
• Thorough understanding of grading, utilities, stormwater management, drainage, roadway design, and site development
• Experience preparing construction documents, calculations, cost estimates, and permit applications
• Ability to independently evaluate technical issues and develop practical engineering solutions
• Experience coordinating with clients, reviewing agencies, utility providers, and other project disciplines

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursementCatalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.