Civil Project Engineer

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Columbus, OH is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to assist in designing and preparing various public and private projects. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and have EI certification in Ohio. Responsibilities include coordinating with professionals and performing design calculations. This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture required.
• EI certification in Ohio, with ability to obtain PE or PLA within 6-12 months.
• Practical experience in design and plan preparation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and preparation of public and private development projects.
• Coordinate with staff across various service sectors.
• Perform design calculations and prepare design packages.

Skills

Practical experience in design and plan preparation of site development projects

Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D grading and pipe networks

The ability to engage reviewing agencies

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture

EI certification in Ohio

Experience with agency design standards

Ability to apply guidelines and specifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

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Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

Department: Civil/Municipal

Location: Columbus, OH

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 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions to our clients from our offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Alabama. Due to MSG’s continued growth in our Civil/Municipal Division, a new opening is available for a Project Engineer in Columbus, OH.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with licensed design professionals assisting with the design and preparation of a variety of public and private development projects, including commercial, industrial, residential, energy, water/waste water and community projects throughout the Midwest.
• Coordinate with fellow MSG staff across a variety of service sectors including Surveying, Geotechnical, Environmental, Structural, Traffic, Transportation, Site Construction, etc.
• Perform and check various design calculations and perform tasks related to preparing a design package.
• Prepare front‑end feasibility documents, due diligence reports and zoning studies, project development, storm‑water modeling and design, cost estimates and detailed design plans.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Practical experience in design and plan preparation of site development projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture or related engineering field.
• EI certification in the state of Ohio, with the ability to obtain PE or PLA certification within 6 to 12 months.
• Experience with researching and applying various agency design standards to civil engineering projects to successfully achieve approvals.
• Ability to apply guidelines and specifications (i.e., City of Columbus and surrounding counties, ODOT, etc.).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D grading and pipe networks as well as plan set preparation.
• Proficiency in independent preparation of Hydraulic/Hydrologic reports is preferred.
• Roadway design and survey experience are a plus.
• Utility design or utility field inspection experience a plus.
• The ability to engage reviewing agencies while preparing technical designs and addressing comments is a critical part of our process.
• The ideal candidate will be comfortable communicating and coordinating with review agencies.

Pay & Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Civil Engineering

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.