Civil Engineer (Field Position)

SMEUSA; Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Yearly Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive Paid Time Off

Job summary

SMEUSA is seeking a Civil Engineer in Macomb Township, Michigan. This role involves field assignments, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring construction quality through careful oversight and testing. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage physical demands. The position offers comprehensive medical benefits, profit sharing, performance bonuses, and a supportive work environment designed to foster career growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to handle physical demands, such as lifting and traveling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed on-site reviews to assess construction progress.
• Prepare reports summarizing field observations and test results.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

A Civil Engineer is responsible for a variety of field-centric duties including observing construction activities, testing material properties, and providing engineering consulting on projects of increasing complexity. You will play a key role in assisting our clients to successfully execute their projects. As a Field Engineer you will work under the direct supervision of registered Professional Engineers and other industry experts. You will be given autonomy to execute in-depth evaluations, troubleshoot complex issues, and make recommendations with the support of the Project Mangers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed on-site reviews to assess construction progress, evaluate contractor adherence to project specifications, identify potential challenges, perform specialized tests on construction materials to verify quality standards are consistently met, analyze data and project information, and apply your expertise and training to make well-informed recommendations to help keep projects on track.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing your complex field observations, precise test results, and sophisticated analysis of construction processes.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Use your problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex construction challenges.

Requirements

• Has competency using computer operating systems and MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with clients, team members, and supervisors, conveying technical information clearly.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, manage workloads, maintain accurate and detailed record-keeping skills, documenting field observations, safety concerns, and problem resolutions.
• Effective interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and team members, fostering positive working relationships, customer‑centric approach to provide excellent service to clients, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed promptly and professionally.
• Must be able to understand and adapt to change and react productively to frequent interruptions and changing conditions.
• Basic construction competencies including ability to determine location from surface features and landmarks by interpretation from surveys, road maps, aerial photos, topographic maps, and geologic maps; understanding construction stakes set by others, and color markings of utility companies.
• Has a general aptitude for identifying and resolving complex technical problems in the field, utilizing critical thinking and logical reasoning.
• Demonstrates ethical conduct, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring safety and security in all aspects of work, strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines, fostering a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Ability to handle physical demands, such as lifting (up to 50lbs repetitively), walking on uneven ground frequently, and carrying equipment, working in various weather conditions, and traveling to different locations.

Benefits

• SME provides Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of employment.
• SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about the costs of healthcare.
• Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k.
• Yearly performance bonuses.
• Yearly wage evaluations.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Competitive Paid Time Off.

Education Requirements

Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field.

Experience Requirements

Preferred

• 1‑3 years: Civil Engineering

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.