Michigan Civil Group Leader

Tetra Tech; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative team environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Group Leader to direct a civil engineering team based in Michigan (Ann Arbor, Detroit, East Lansing, Brighton). The role focuses on leading degreed engineers in completing civil and site projects for municipal clients, with emphasis on pipeline, site design, stormwater, and paving.

Strong leadership and client-management skills are essential. The position requires PE licensure, 8+ years of experience, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
• PE license in Civil Engineering.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Active participation in ASCE, AWWA and WEF.
• Extensive experience in underground utilities and site development.
• Experience with administering construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and site engineering projects for municipal clients.
• Manage teams performing underground utility and site design, cost estimating, and report preparation.
• Develop and maintain client relationships while generating new business opportunities.
• Deliver public presentations to technical and non-technical audiences and support marketing.
• Coordinate staffing and balance monthly labor forecasts with operations management.
• Ensure technical accuracy and adherence to standards across reports and designs.
• Evaluate project alternatives and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Meet backlog, utilization, and invoicing financial goals.
• Lead proposals, scope writing, and pricing for BD efforts.
• Serve as SME in underground utilities and site development.
• Identify recruiting needs and support growth across Michigan.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Tetra Tech is adding a Group Leader to our Civil Engineering team based in Michigan (Ann Arbor, Detroit, East Lansing, Brighton).

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting‑edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary:

Our group leader will excel at leading a team of degreed engineers in completing civil and site engineering projects. The civil engineering team provides an important service to our base of over 70 municipal clients. This team delivers successful pipeline, site, stormwater, and paving projects. The desire to manage projects and client relationships is a plus.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead analysis, planning, and management of civil engineering and site design projects for municipal projects
• Manage teams performing underground utility and site design, cost estimating, and report preparation.
• Develop, maintain, and expand client relationships while generating new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
• Deliver public presentations to technical and non-technical audiences and support technical marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations management to determine project staffing needs and balance monthly labor forecasts.
• Ensure technical accuracy, adherence to engineering standards, and proper documentation across reports and design projects.
• Evaluate project alternatives, resolve technical challenges, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Meet financial performance goals related to backlog, utilization, and invoicing.
• Lead and support business development efforts, including proposal development, scope writing, and pricing.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in underground utilities and site development
• Identify strategic hiring needs and develop recruiting plans to support growth across the Michigan region.
• Manage, mentor, and develop staff, fostering professional growth and succession planning.
• Additional duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required;
• 8+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Active participation in industry and technical organizations, ASCE, AWWA and WEF
• Extensive experience in underground utilities and site development
• Experience with administering construction contracts
• Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and apply engineering fundamentals to deliver real-world engineering solutions.
• Proven experience leading conceptual and preliminary project design efforts
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically, approximately 15% or more as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications from the Construction Specification Institute
• Certified industrial stormwater operator

Physical Requirements:

• Field walks

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.