Civil Engineer (PE | EIT) - Land & Site Development

Arcadis; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 101,376 - 152,064; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer PE to lead site development and redevelopment projects in Michigan. You will oversee design coordination for large-scale residential, retail, corporate, and industrial developments from start to finish.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder communication, and budget oversight, plus mentoring of junior staff. Michigan-licensed PE with 6+ years in land development is preferred.

Qualifications

• Michigan-licensed PE with 6+ years in land/site development.
• Experience in Civil/Land Development with municipal projects and public sector docs.
• Strong consulting skills, including senior-level client management.
• Leads Civil Engineering teams with coordination across stakeholders.
• Able to craft project plans addressing complex civil challenges within budget.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil 3D; MicroStation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction documents for site development and water resources.
• Act as technical resource, guiding project processes.
• Represent Arcadis to external teams and stakeholders with clear guidance and methodologies.
• Organize project structure, staff planning, quality controls, design oversight, and budgets.
• Oversee and, when needed, prepare documents, calculations, and reports for clients.
• Ensure quality controls and professional standards; train and supervise team.
• Motivate team members to meet goals and budgets.
• Manage budgets for large projects.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Professional Engineer license (Michigan)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Open to These Locations

• Jacksonville, FL, United States
• Atlanta, GA, United States
• Houston, TX, United States
• Chattanooga, TN, United States
• Columbus, OH, United States
• Chicago, IL, United States
• Rochester, NY, United States
• Novi/Detroit, MI, United States
• Cincinnati, OH, United States

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer PE to join and take on challenging site development and redevelopment projects. In this role, you'll work on complex, high‑profile initiatives that shape communities and deliver innovative civil engineering solutions.

You will be responsible for overseeing the design and coordination of large‑scale multi‑family residential, retail, corporate, and industrial projects.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in civil engineering and a proven track record of handling complex projects from start to finish. Strong technical knowledge, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to navigate intricate site development challenges are essential for success in this role.

Role Accountabilities

• Work with internal, external, and stakeholder teams to assist with the completion of construction documents for site development, water resources, and/or civil projects
• Be a technical resource for the project, providing guidance and insight to address technical processes within the project process
• Represent Arcadis to external teams and stakeholders to establish robust, positive relationships through effective communication, precise technical guidance, and successful project methodologies
• Be responsible for the organization of project structure and processes, including staff planning, quality controls, design oversight, and project budgets
• Oversee and, when necessary, prepare construction documents, calculations, and reports for public or private clients
• Ensure quality controls and professional standards are met. When necessary, provide training, mentoring, and supervision of team members.
• Motivate team members to meet goals and objectives
• Manage the budget for large projects or tasks

Qualifications & Experience

• A Michigan‑licensed (PE) Civil Engineer with 6 or more years of experience in land and or site development projects
• Experience in the Civil / Land Development sector with project work such as single‑site and municipal‑type projects, and the development of construction documents for public sector clients, including cities/counties/water districts, etc.
• Strong consulting skills, including project management, client relationship management at the senior management level
• Deep professional experience leading Civil Engineering Teams, building a cohesive project culture with internal, external, and stakeholder teams
• Proficient in developing project plans that address intricate civil engineering challenges, guaranteeing stakeholder expectations are satisfied or surpassed, while maintaining budgetary constraints
• Proficient technical skills with AutoCAD, Civil 3D software, and MicroStation (considered an asset)

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $101,376 – $152,064 per year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401K, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Accident & Dismemberment, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. Arcadis offers nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arcadis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.