Senior Civil Engineer - Washington Township

Giffels Webster; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional Development and Training

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Giffels Webster seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Washington Township office in Michigan. You will deliver municipal projects and support communities with infrastructure improvements that enhance residents' quality of life.

The role requires independent work on multiple projects, collaboration with architects, developers, and residents, and guidance from a Project Manager on a variety of tasks. A strong design background and AutoCAD/Civil3D experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree from ABET-accredited university.
• At least 5 years of Civil Engineering experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD software.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Civil engineering

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

SWMM

Job description

Description

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

Description

Giffels Webster has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Macomb County office, located in Washington Township. As a Senior Civil 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 for our municipal clients while assisting architects, developers, property owners, real estate professionals and the residents of the communities we serve. 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

Preferred Qualifications

• PE licensure in Michigan (or seeking to obtain)
• Experience in Civil3D
• Experience with green infrastructure design and stormwater modeling in SWMM