Civil Project Engineer - Municipal Design

Mannik Smith Group; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance with HSA option

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Catalytic Coaching

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group in Toledo, OH, seeks a Civil Project Engineer for its Municipal Services team. This role involves designing and preparing municipal infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, EIT certification in Ohio, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with company match, flexible scheduling, and tuition reimbursement. Join a collaborative environment focused on community infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant municipal or site development experience.
• Practical experience in design and plan preparation for site development and municipal projects.
• Experience preparing Hydraulic/Hydrologic reports is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed engineers with design and preparation of municipal infrastructure projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical designs, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with internal MSG teams on various project aspects.

Skills

Municipal infrastructure design

Hydraulic/Hydrologic modeling

Technical documentation

Client communication

AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

EIT certification in Ohio

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Civil Project Engineer - Municipal Design

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Toledo, 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 continued growth within MSG’s Civil/Municipal Division, we are seeking a Project Engineer to join our Municipal Services team in Columbus, Ohio. This role is ideal for a civil engineer who enjoys working on community‑focused infrastructure projects and collaborating across multiple technical disciplines.

You’ll work alongside licensed engineers to support the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater systems, roadways, stormwater infrastructure, and recreational facilities for municipalities throughout the Midwest.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist licensed engineers with the design and preparation of municipal infrastructure projects, including water/wastewater, roadway, and community facility improvements
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical designs, and construction documents
• Develop feasibility studies, due diligence reports, zoning studies, and front‑end planning documents
• Perform stormwater modeling and hydraulic/hydrologic analyses; prepare technical reports
• Prepare cost estimates and detailed design plans for municipal and development projects
• Coordinate with internal MSG teams including Survey, Geotechnical, Structural, Traffic, Transportation, and Construction Services
• Engage with local municipalities and reviewing agencies to address comments and guide projects through approval
• Assist public agencies with review of development plans
• Support project development from concept through final design and construction documentation
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders to ensure project goals are met

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• EIT (EI) certification in Ohio required; PE preferred
• 2+ years of relevant municipal or site development experience
• Practical experience in design and plan preparation for site development and municipal projects
• Working knowledge of industry design standards, guidelines, and specifications
  • (City of Columbus, surrounding counties, ODOT, etc.)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation (grading experience required)
• Experience preparing Hydraulic/Hydrologic reports strongly preferred
• Roadway design and survey experience is a plus
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Comfortable communicating with clients, reviewing agencies, and internal project teams

Benefits

• 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.