Project Engineer - Civil Land Development

Atwellgroup; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401K match – 1:1 up to 4% of compensation

Tuition Assistance

Medical (BC/BS), Dental, and Vision

Job summary

Atwellgroup is seeking a Project Engineer in Rochester, Michigan, who will lead design aspects, maintain project budgets, and provide technical expertise. This position requires four or more years of experience and a PE license.

The Project Engineer will mentor project teams and manage complex land-development projects while collaborating with clients and team members to ensure successful project delivery. Competitive benefits and a salary range of $100,000—$120,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• PE license is required.
• Four or more years of experience in land-development projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design aspects and maintain project budgets and schedules.
• Provide technical expertise and mentor project teams.
• Collaborate with team members to prepare project proposals.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Grading Design

Hydraulics

Hydrology

Site Planning

Soil Erosion

Pump Station Design

Sanitary (Septic) Design

Sanitary (Sewer) Design

Storm Water Management Design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Job description

Project Engineer (Atwell, LLC)

We are excited to announce an opening for the Project Engineer position. In this role, you will lead design aspects, maintain project budgets and schedules, and provide technical expertise. You will also mentor project teams on all projects, including complex and large‑scale land‑development projects, and resolve engineering issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the project team on various assignments guided by the Project Manager, providing technical training and support.
• Recommend and implement design changes such as grading, utility sizing, and other modifications requested by clients.
• Collaborate with project team members and clients to prepare project proposals.
• Draft, review, and finalize preliminary and final site plans, documents, and computations, including:
  • Hydrology/hydraulic studies
  • Due diligence/site analysis reports
  • Engineering opinions of probable costs
  • Project schedules and utility computations
  • Detention/retention and storm sewer reports
  • Local and state permit applications, storm water reports, soils reports
  • Earthwork volume calculations, StormCAD and WaterCAD reports, preliminary grading
• Complete edits and modify plans as reviewed by agencies, municipalities, and clients.
• Research local/state requirements on properties and projects for zoning, and conduct site visits and field assignments.
• Review project survey data to analyze existing site conditions and factors for development.
• Provide construction‑related services and guide junior team members in tasks such as permit applications, cut sheets, quantity estimates, and transmittals; organize site plans and related construction documents.
• Review permit applications, quantity and cost estimates, and transmittals; resolve construction issues; serve as field engineer during construction.
• Support Atwell’s training and development programs by providing specialized training, reviewing technical training materials, and serving as a technical discipline/subject matter expert.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software to complete assignments on time and within quality standards.
• Initiate communication with clients, municipalities, and agencies as required by the project.
• Keep the Project Manager and Team Leader updated on workload status.
• Apply fundamental engineering concepts to practical situations and manage workload effectively.
• Provide support for litigation matters by offering expert witness testimony as directed.
• Respond to review letters and modify plans from agencies, municipalities, and clients as directed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required. PE license is required.

Experience

Four or more years of experience. Must have experience with reports such as soil, storm water, storm sewer, FEMA, environmental, traffic, wetlands, lease agreements, easements, covenants and restrictions, purchase agreements, annexation agreements, water flow test reports, etc. Experience with local construction market contacts is preferred. Advanced knowledge of designing land‑development projects is required. Experience managing and mentoring other employees is highly valued.

Technical Skills

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Grading Design
• Hydraulics
• Hydrology
• Site Planning
• Soil Erosion
• Pump Station Design
• Sanitary (Septic) Design
• Sanitary (Sewer) Design
• Storm Water Operator
• Storm Water Management Design
• Earthworks
• Plan Interpretation
• Preliminary Grading
• Storm Sewer
• Storm Water Detention
• Water Main Design
• Well Water Design

Pay Range

$100,000—$120,000 USD

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules available for some positions
• Tenure Awards – Travel Vouchers
• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match – 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for wellness related items (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program with counseling, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services