Lead Municipal Project Engineer – Streets & Utilities

OHM Advisors; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition & Certification reimbursement

Paid professional association member

Volunteer service leave

Life insurance (employer-paid)

Disability options

Job summary

OHM Advisors is seeking a Municipal Project Engineer in Michigan to lead engineering and design of construction plan sets, maintain standards, perform QA/QC, and assist with scope and budgets. This role supports planning and funding efforts and liaises with clients and sub-consultants.

The candidate will manage scope, schedule, and budget for proposals, coach staff, and drive project success while ensuring quality and client satisfaction across municipal projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years with maintenance of traffic design and coordination.
• Experience with municipal streets/utilities and roadway design.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• MDOT ProjectWise experience preferred.
• Professional Engineering License in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage scope, schedule, and budget for proposals and contracts.
• Coach and manage staff development, sub-consultants, and expenses during project implementation.
• Communicate project goals and outcomes to the project team, client, and public.
• Anticipate project issues and provide recommendations to the client.
• Ensure timely OHM and sub-consultant invoices and collections.
• Business development and client satisfaction.
• Identify staff resources and assist in hiring.
• Conduct performance reviews for direct reports.

Skills

Client relationships

Mentor juniors

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license, MI

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

MDOT ProjectWise

Job description

OHM Advisors is seeking a Municipal Project Engineer in Michigan to lead engineering and design of construction plan sets, maintain standards, perform QA/QC, and assist with scope and budgets. This role supports planning and funding efforts and liaises with clients and sub-consultants.

The candidate will manage scope, schedule, and budget for proposals, coach staff, and drive project success while ensuring quality and client satisfaction across municipal projects.