Civil Engineer - Commercial Site Design

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Catalytic Coaching

Job summary

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) invites applications for a Civil Engineer in Columbus, OH. Join a people-focused, award-winning firm delivering civil, geotechnical, environmental, and planning services.

Focus on commercial site development across the Midwest with exposure to industrial, residential, energy, and water/wastewater projects. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field, EI certification, and potential PE/PLA within 6–12 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
• EI certification required; ability to obtain PE or PLA within 6–12 months.
• Practical experience in site development design and plan preparation.
• Experience applying municipal, county, and state design standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D including grading, pipe networks, and plan set development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support licensed engineers in the design and preparation of commercial and site development projects.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical designs, and construction document packages.
• Develop feasibility studies, due diligence reports, zoning studies, and early-stage planning documents.
• Perform stormwater modeling, hydraulic/hydrologic analysis, and drainage design.
• Prepare cost estimates and detailed design plans for commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Coordinate with internal MSG teams including Surveying, Geotechnical, Environmental, Structural, Traffic, Transportation, and Construction Services.
• Apply agency standards and design criteria to support permitting and project approvals.
• Engage with reviewing agencies to address comments and guide projects through approvals.
• Support projects from conceptual design through construction documentation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

EI certification

PE or PLA within 6–12 months

Tools

AutoCAD 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: Columbus, OH

Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 / 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 in Columbus, OH! This role focuses on commercial site development while offering exposure to a wide range of public and private projects including industrial, residential, energy, and water/wastewater developments throughout the Midwest.

Key Responsibilities

• Support licensed engineers in the design and preparation of commercial and site development projects
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical designs, and construction document packages
• Develop feasibility studies, due diligence reports, zoning studies, and early-stage planning documents
• Perform stormwater modeling, hydraulic/hydrologic analysis, and drainage design
• Prepare cost estimates and detailed design plans for commercial and mixed-use developments
• Coordinate with internal MSG teams including Surveying, Geotechnical, Environmental, Structural, Traffic, Transportation, and Construction Services
• Apply agency standards and design criteria to support permitting and project approvals
• Engage with reviewing agencies to address comments and guide projects through approvals
• Support projects from conceptual design through construction documentation

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or a related field
• EI certification required, with ability to obtain PE or PLA within 6–12 months
• Practical experience in site development design and plan preparation
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D including grading, pipe networks, and plan set development
• Experience applying municipal, county, and state design standards
• Experience preparing Hydraulic/Hydrologic reports strongly preferred
• Roadway design and survey experience a plus
• Utility design or utility field inspection experience a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable coordinating with reviewing agencies, municipalities, and internal project teams

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.

Included benefits are as follows:

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Catalytic 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.