Project Engineer

OHM Advisors; Fenton (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBSM Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution

Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement

Paid professional association membership

100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

OHM Advisors in Fenton, Michigan, is seeking a Municipal Project Engineer to lead engineering and design efforts for construction plans. You will manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets, while ensuring quality during implementation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 5 years of relevant experience, and a Professional Engineering License in Michigan. Benefits include medical, dental, 401(k), and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with traffic design, traffic control, and utility coordination.
• Experience with municipal streets, utilities, and/or roadway/highway design.
• Experience training junior engineers and interns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage scope, schedule, and budget for proposals and contracts.
• Coach and manage staff development and expenses during project implementation.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of invoices and collections.

Skills

Traffic design

Utility coordination

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Client relationship management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineering License in the State of Michigan

Tools

MDOT ProjectWise

Job description

About OHM Advisors

OHM Advisors is a community advancement firm dedicated to advancing communities. Our diverse team of over 800 professionals works across architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering, driven to make a difference through people‑focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first and create places that solve problems and drive communities forward.

Position Overview

Municipal Project Engineer

As a Municipal Project Engineer you will lead engineering and design efforts for construction plan sets, including specifications, QA/QC, and project scopes and budgets. You will also support planning and funding processes by developing 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, advise the client on alternatives, and provide recommendations for solving issues.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of OHM and sub‑consultant invoices and collections.
• Support business development and client satisfaction.
• Understand OHM services and how they relate to the client's organization and needs.
• Identify necessary staff resources and work with the Discipline Director/Geographic in the hiring process.
• Ensure direct reports have the tools and training to perform their jobs and are appropriately placed based on strengths; conduct performance reviews.

Qualifications

Education, Experience & Licensure

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

Technical Skills

• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Train junior engineers and interns.
• Strong organizational skills and enjoy working in a team environment.

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• 100% Employer‑Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long‑Term Disability Options

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs

• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.