Senior Civil Engineering Group Lead - Michigan

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. in Michigan leads a Group Leader to oversee civil and site engineering projects for municipal clients across Ann Arbor, Detroit, East Lansing and nearby areas.

The role emphasizes team leadership, client relations, and project delivery with a focus on underground utilities, site development, and BD activities. Travel around 15% is expected; PE licensure and a strong engineering background are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
• PE license in Civil Engineering.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Active participation in ASCE, AWWA and WEF.
• Extensive experience in underground utilities and site development.
• Experience with administering construction contracts.
• Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and apply engineering fundamentals.
• Proven experience leading conceptual and preliminary project design efforts.
• Excellent communication with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel periodically, ~15% or more.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, planning, and management of civil engineering and site design projects for municipal projects.
• Manage teams performing underground utilities and site design, cost estimating, and report preparation.
• Develop, maintain, and expand client relationships while generating new business opportunities.
• Deliver public presentations to technical and non-technical audiences and support marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations management to determine staffing and balance labor forecasts.
• Ensure technical accuracy and adherence to engineering standards across reports and designs.
• Evaluate project options, resolve technical challenges, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Meet financial goals related to backlog, utilization, and invoicing.
• Lead and support business development, including proposals, scope, and pricing.
• Serve as SME in underground utilities and site development.
• Identify strategic hiring needs and develop recruiting plans for Michigan region.
• Manage, mentor, and develop staff for growth and succession.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Valid driver's license

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc. in Michigan leads a Group Leader to oversee civil and site engineering projects for municipal clients across Ann Arbor, Detroit, East Lansing and nearby areas.

The role emphasizes team leadership, client relations, and project delivery with a focus on underground utilities, site development, and BD activities. Travel around 15% is expected; PE licensure and a strong engineering background are essential.