Principal Senior Civil Engineer

Trillium Staffing; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 141,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance package

401(k) retirement plan with company **

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Potential for ownership stake in the公司

Career advancement opportunities in a

Supportive work environment with long‑

Job summary

Trillium Staffing in Brighton, Michigan, seeks a Principal Senior Civil Engineer to lead complex residential, commercial, and automotive projects in an in-office role. You will oversee design through construction, manage clients and teams, and shape planning, entitlement services, and approvals.

The position offers a salary range of $141k–$155k, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a growing firm. A PE license in Michigan and 10+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• PE license in Michigan or ability to obtain
• 10+ years of civil engineering experience, including 6+ years in a senior/leadership role
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, CAD, and engineering software
• Strong project management, leadership, communication, and technical writing skills
• Public infrastructure experience preferred
• Ability to independently manage projects

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering projects from design through completion.
• Prepare and review designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Ensure regulatory and quality compliance.
• Manage clients, contractors, budgets, and project teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Support business development and client relationships.
• Represent the organization with boards, community leaders, customers, and businesses.

Skills

Civil 3D

CAD

Engineering software

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license in Michigan or ability to obtain

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Principal Senior Civil Engineer position available in the Brighton, Michigan area working for our client who is an established engineering firm.

Direct hire opportunity with a salary range of $141k to $155k to lead complex engineering projects. In office position. The Principle Senior Civil Engineer is responsible for the oversight, design, and approval process for residential, commercial, and automotive projects, including planning, entitlement services, site plan approval, and engineering design through construction

Key Responsibilities for Senior Civil Engineer:

• Lead civil engineering projects from design through completion.
• Prepare and review designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Ensure regulatory and quality compliance.
• Manage clients, contractors, budgets, and project teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Support business development and client relationships.
• Represent the organization with boards, community leaders, customers, and businesses.

Client Company benefits available:

• Comprehensive health insurance package
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities and support for continuing education
• Potential for ownership stake in the company
• Career advancement opportunities in a growing firm
• Supportive work environment with long-term employees

Qualifications for the Senior Civil Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• PE license in Michigan or ability to obtain.
• 10+ years of civil engineering experience, including 6+ years in a senior/leadership role.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, CAD, and engineering software.
• Strong project management, leadership, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Public infrastructure experience preferred.
• Ability to independently manage projects.

Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.