Project Engineer - Site Design

Orchard Hiltz & Mccliment Inc; Hancock Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision

Company Profit Sharing

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Tuition & Certification Expense reimb

Job summary

OHM Advisors is seeking a Site Design Project Engineer to lead civil design for private land development projects. You will drive design from concept through construction, guiding scopes with project teams and maintaining quality, schedule, and budget.

Strong client relationships and regulatory acumen are essential. The role requires a Michigan PE license and 5–10 years of site design experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil3D, and related modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Michigan PE license required.
• 5–10 years of Site Design/Civil Engineering or Land Development experience.
• Experience preparing construction documents and plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design for land development projects from concept to construction.
• Guide project scope with Project Managers and ensure adherence to plans, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee design team, QA/QC, and client communications.
• Plan and design construction and redevelopment sites with regulatory compliance.
• Develop engineering plans, reports, studies, and technical memoranda.
• Coordinate with regulators, utilities, and external consultants.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Regulatory knowledge

Collaborative problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or better in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Hydrologic/Hydraulic modeling

AutoTurn

Job description

Comeworkfor OHM Advisors, theCommunityAdvancement firm.

With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 800+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors

As a Site Design Project Engineer, you will lead civil engineering design efforts for diverse land development projects, primarily serving private sector clients. You will collaborate closely with Project Managers to develop and execute tailored scopes of services that align with client needs and objectives. Your role as a key decision-maker throughout the project lifecycle will involve guiding the process from conceptual design to construction, ensuring high-quality deliverables and successful project outcomes. Your expertise and leadership will be essential in fostering strong client relationships and driving innovative solutions in site design.

Your Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Provide guidance to the PM regarding anticipated tasks and relative effort.
• Achieve project success, adhering to work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee design team and facilitate QA/QC.

Technical Expertise:

• Planning and design of new construction and redevelopment sites.
• Preparation of engineering plans, specifications, reports, studies, technical memoranda, and other project documentation.
• Regulatory knowledge within the project’s jurisdiction.
• Familiarity with Zoning & Land Use Codes, Subdivision Regulations, and Design Standards
• Stormwater management, quantity/quality controls. Understanding of Best Management Practices for design and construction.
• Functional knowledge of sanitary sewer, water, power, gas, and telecom utilities.
• Grading design for mass earthwork, roadways, parking lots, building pads, sidewalks, and other site improvements. Understanding of ADA & PROWAG design requirements.
• Competency in Land Surveying practices. Ability to interpret plats, deeds, easements, legal descriptions, etc.
• Expertise with topographic models of existing and proposed conditions.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil3d, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling programs, AutoTurn and similar civil engineering design software.

Teamwork and Leadership:

• Work collaboratively with team of internal staff, external consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Mentor staff and contribute to organizational growth.
• Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.

• Bachelor's or better in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in Site Design, Civil Engineering, or Land Development.
• Michigan PE license is required.
• Design experience for private development projects in residential, commercial, or industrial markets.
• Experience preparing construction documents including plan drawings, specifications, bid documents, and cost opinions.
• Ability to engage with clients, internal staff, contractors, and community officials.
• Experience with state agencies and/or DOT specifications.

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

You can read more about each of these programs on our website.

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.