Municipal Project Engineer

OHM Advisors; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community advancement firm as a Municipal Project Engineer, where your expertise will lead engineering and design efforts for impactful projects. In this role, you will manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring junior engineers. This dynamic position offers the chance to work collaboratively on diverse projects that enhance community infrastructure. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive work environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the communities you serve.

Benefits

BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision

Company Profit Sharing

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

401(k) with employer matching

Paid professional association membership

100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Options

Voluntary Wellness Program

OHM Grad School

OHM University

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in traffic design and utility coordination.
• Professional Engineering License in Michigan required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coach staff and manage project implementation effectively.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MDOT ProjectWise

Job description

Come work for OHM Advisors, the community advancement firm.

With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 750+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors

As a Municipal Project Engineer at OHM Advisors, you will bring your experience in leading engineering and design efforts for construction plan sets including specifications, maintaining team standards and procedures, checking design calculations, and conducting project QA/QC. The successful candidate will also support the planning and funding processes by helping with the development of project scopes and budgets.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage scope, schedule, and budget for proposals and contracts.
• Coach and manage staff development, sub-consultants, and expenses during project implementation.
• Effectively communicate project goals, alternatives, recommendations, and outcomes to the project team, client, and public (memos, reports, presentations, etc.).
• Anticipate project issues, including advising the client on alternatives and providing recommendations for solving issues.
• Timely and accurate completion of OHM and sub-consultant invoices and collections.
• Business Development and Client Satisfaction.
• Understanding OHM services and how they relate to the client's organization and needs.
• Identify necessary staff resources and work with Discipline Director/Geographic in the hiring process.
• Assure that direct reports have the tools and training to effectively perform their job and are appropriately placed based on their strengths. Perform performance reviews for direct reports.

Requirements

Education, Experience, & Licensure:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 5 years' experience with maintenance of traffic design, traffic control and utility coordination.
• Experience involving municipal streets and utilities and/or roadway/highway design.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Experience with the MDOT ProjectWise and design criteria and manuals are preferred.
• Professional Engineering License in the State of Michigan.

Technical Skills:

• The desire and ability to maintain strong client relationships.
• The desire and ability to train junior engineers and interns.
• Good organizational skills and enjoy working in a team environment.

Benefits Summary

At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs.

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options
• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.