Project Engineer - Birmingham

Shelby American, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Project Engineer to join their Birmingham office. This role involves working on exciting municipal projects throughout Southeast Michigan, where collaboration and mentoring are key. The ideal candidate will have a civil engineering degree and experience in AutoCAD, with responsibilities ranging from utility design to traffic planning. The company offers a supportive environment with competitive salaries and benefits, focusing on professional development and work-life balance. Join a team recognized as a top workplace and contribute to meaningful community projects.

Benefits

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Civil engineering degree from an ABET accredited university or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of Civil Engineering experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work on municipal projects focusing on public infrastructure engineering.
• Prepare permit applications and cost estimates for various projects.

Skills

Civil Engineering

AutoCAD

Geometrics

Pavement Design

Stormwater Management

Utility Design

Traffic Plans

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Bluebeam

Job description

Description

Giffels Webster has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our Birmingham office, working on municipal projects throughout Southeast Michigan.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work independently on various public infrastructure engineering projects. You will work in a team environment led by the Partner in charge/Project Manager on a variety of tasks.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Geometrics
• Grading
• Pavement design
• Soil erosion and sediment control
• Utility (storm, sanitary and water) design
• Stormwater management and green infrastructure design
• Traffic plans
• Details
• Record drawings and specifications
• Prepare permit applications and cost estimates
• Attend meetings
• Conduct field visits
• Perform construction administration tasks

What we offer:

• Competitive Salaries
• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off: Vacation, Sick time, Holidays, Birthday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus Program

In-person collaboration and mentoring are paramount to the success of this position. With experience and the approval of your supervisor, you could earn the ability to work a hybrid schedule, up to two days per week remotely and three days in the office.

About us:

Come join our flexible and dedicated team, which was voted one of the Top Workplaces to work for seven years in a row (2017-2023) by the Detroit Free Press and most recently a Best Places to Work by Crain's Detroit in 2024.

Giffels Webster has a strong commitment to using multi-disciplinary approaches to making communities better. We are seeking team members who support context-sensitive solutions to project and client needs. If you are looking to put your skills to work with a highly motivated and qualified team, we want to hear from you!

Giffels Webster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age disability, veteran or any other legally protected status.

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

Only direct applicants will be accepted, unless a placement agreement is in place. If no placement agreement is in place at time of candidate submission, no fee will be due and no fee will be paid. Please do not forward resumes to our team members, partners or any company location.

Requirements

Minimum qualification:

• You have a civil engineering degree from an ABET accredited university or equivalent amount of applicable experience.
• At least 1-3 years of Civil Engineering experience
• Must have experience in AutoCAD software

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in Civil3D
• Experience with road, storm, sanitary and water design
• Experience in Bluebeam
• Exposure to Municipal projects