Senior Civil Engineer - Birmingham

Giffels Webster; Birmingham (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Referral bonus

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Giffels Webster in Birmingham, Michigan, seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Oakland County office on high-profile land development projects that improve southeast Michigan. You will work independently with architects, developers, and owners, supported by a Project Manager, handling site plans, grading, utilities, stormwater and permit work, with a hybrid schedule possible.

Required: ABET-accredited engineering degree, 5+ years Civil Engineering experience, AutoCAD experience; preferred

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• At least 5 years of Civil Engineering experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD software is required.
• Exposure to Municipal and/or Private Development projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Site plan layout and geometrics.
• Grading and pavement design.
• Utility (storm, sanitary, and water) design.
• Stormwater management and green infrastructure design.
• Traffic plans and details.
• Prepare permit applications and cost estimates.
• Attend meetings and conduct field visits.
• Perform construction administration tasks.

Skills

Independent work

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

WaterCAD/WaterGems

Job description

Description

Giffels Webster has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Oakland County office located in Birmingham, Michigan. As a Senior Engineer you will work on high-profile land development projects aimed at enhancing the quality of life in southeast Michigan.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work independently on various engineering projects and assist a wide variety of client types from architects, developers, property owners and real estate professionals. You will work in a team environment led by a Project Manager/Senior Project Manager on a variety of tasks.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Site plan layout
• 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, 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 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.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• You have an engineering degree from an ABET accredited university or equivalent amount of applicable experience.
• At least 5 years of Civil Engineering experience
• Must have experience in AutoCAD software
• Exposure to Municipal and/or Private Development projects

Preferred qualifications:

• PE licensure in Michigan (or seeking to obtain)
• Experience in Civil3D
• Experience with water and sanitary design
• Experience in WaterCAD or WaterGems
• Experience working with MDOT Local Agency Programs