Project Engineer - Detroit

Giffels Webster; Washington Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development and TuitionRe

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Giffels Webster seeks a Project Engineer to join the Macomb County office in Washington Township, MI. You will support local communities on projects improving quality of life for southeast Michigan residents.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of civil engineering experience and AutoCAD proficiency. The role includes field visits, permit prep, cost estimation, and collaboration with a project team in a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree or equivalent experience
• 1–3 years of civil engineering experience
• Must have experience in AutoCAD software

Responsibilities

• Geometrics and grading tasks
• Pavement and road design support
• Stormwater and utility design coordination
• Prepare permit applications and cost estimates
• Conduct field visits and attend meetings
• Assist with construction administration tasks

Skills

AutoCAD

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Bluebeam

Job description

Description

Giffels Webster has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our Macomb County office, located in Washington Township. As a Project Engineer you will be working to support local communities with projects that are contributing to improving quality of life for residents of southeast Michigan.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work independently on various 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 control 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, 2025 and 2026.

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 highly qualified team, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• 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 and/or Private Development projects