Design Engineer

Spicer Group; Dundee (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Work-Life Balance

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Spicer Group is seeking a Design Engineer to join our Water Resources / Surface Water Service Line. You will assist with design plans, calculations, and permit applications, leveraging HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS to support studies and project delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering with 0–3 years of experience and a strong willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations under supervision.
• Familiarity with design, modeling, and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in prepared design plans, specifications, permit applications, calculations, and cost estimates.
• Support hydrologic and hydraulic calculations using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS for drafting and studies.
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and project teams to deliver quality deliverables.

Skills

Hydrologic analysis

Hydraulic analysis

Engineering calculations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

DESIGN ENGINEERWATER RESOURCES / SURFACE WATER SERVICE LINEPOSITION SUMMARYSpicer Group is seeking a motivated Design Engineer to join our Water Resources / Surface Water Service Line. This position will support engineering projects by assisting with the preparation of design plans, specifications, permit applications, calculations, cost estimates, and supporting project documentation. The Design Engineer will apply standard engineering practices and techniques while developing professional knowledge in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, surface water design, and related project delivery. This role may also utilize software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS to support studies, modeling, drafting, and project design efforts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and able to work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and project teams to deliver quality solutions for clients.THE COMPANYSpicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. With offices in Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia, Spicer Group continues to expand its geographic footprint. We are committed to providing our teams with technical support throughout these offices to continually build upon our success year after year. Spicer Group is committed to maintaining its tightly held private ownership, with no interest in selling to larger AEC firms. This commitment provides significant ownership opportunities for high performers and people that uphold our core values and build successful teams. Spicer Group was given the prestigious 2026 Circle of Excellence Platinum Award, recognized by PSMJ.Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values.Spicer Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our respect and commitment for our employees, their contributions, professional goals, and personal goals. This includes, but is not limited to:Competitive PayHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options401(k)-match programPaid HolidaysSick and Vacation DaysProfit SharingTuition ReimbursementProfessional DevelopmentExcellent Working ConditionsWork-Life BalanceFitness ReimbursementKEY RESPONSIBILITIESPerform assignments designed to develop professional knowledge and abilities requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasksLimited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternativesUsing prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineerApplies standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processesAssists in the preparation of design plans, specifications, supporting documents, and permit applications for projectsAssists in the preparation of calculations, quantities, cost estimates and other supporting documentation for projectsAssists in the preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic calculationsUtilizes computer software to analyze hydrologic and hydraulic studies, including, but not limited to, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and SWMMMay perform plan drafting using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS softwareMay direct and review the work of TechniciansMay serve as an onsite project representative on a construction sitePhysical presence is an essential function of this role. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a reasonable assignment to the position.POSITION REQUIREMENTSBachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related fieldFamiliarity with basic engineering principles, codes, and standardsAbility to perform basic engineering calculations under supervisionBasic understanding of project documentation and deliverablesStrong willingness to learn and accept feedbackStrong written and verbal communication skillsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS0 to 3 years of experience working in an engineering fieldAbility to obtain Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificationProficient in engineering, design, modeling, and analysis toolsAbility to prepare drawings, specs, and calculations with minimal supervisionCapable of coordinating with drafters, other engineers, and consultants to produce quality deliverablesAbility to independently handle small design tasks or portions of large projectsAbility to effectively lead and direct a team of technicians and/or designersExperience using HEC-RAS, and SWMM modeling softwareExperience using ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro softwareFOR MORE INFORMATIONFor more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at www.spicergroup.com . 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