Senior Construction Engineer

Align; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with profit-sharing

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Align is seeking a full-time Senior Civil Engineer to work in southeast Michigan. Responsibilities include administering and overseeing construction for municipal projects, leading project meetings, and technical leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in municipal construction, strong project management skills, and must hold a valid Michigan driver's license.

Benefits include medical insurance, tuition assistance, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of municipal construction experience.
• Experience with local municipalities and water departments preferred.
• Valid Michigan driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee construction for various client projects.
• Lead and coordinate project meetings.
• Provide technical leadership for complex assignments.
• Monitor project budgets and communicate issues to clients.

Skills

Project management skills

Teamwork and leadership capabilities

Strong communication skills

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Ann Arbor, Detroit, Farmington Hills, MI

Fishbeck is seeking a full‑time Senior Civil Engineer to work in our southeast Michigan offices. The primary duty is to administer and oversee construction for client projects of varying size and scope. The role requires self‑motivation, commitment to high‑quality work, excellent planning and communication skills, the ability to work with clients and the public, and leadership of staff in a project team environment. Applicants must be willing to travel and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Administration and coordination of multiple municipal construction projects.
• Verify the contractor’s completed work is in compliance with the contract documents for each project.
• Lead and coordinate project meetings, including pre‑construction, progress, and public meetings, and distribute meeting minutes.
• Supervise engineers and technicians performing inspection, administration, and documentation for infrastructure projects from pre‑bid meeting to contract close‑out.
• Oversee the generation of all project pay estimates, contract modifications, work orders, and other generated documents.
• Review work produced by the project oversight team in both the office and the field and verify the acceptability of the generated documents.
• Provide technical leadership for complex or unique assignments.
• Provide guidance and training to inspection staff.
• Read and interpret complex contract documents and determine appropriate solutions to unforeseen project issues.
• Monitor activities of assigned staff for conformance with contractual requirements.
• Communicate effectively with staff, local agencies, and the general public.
• Effectively communicate project status and issues to client and formulate viable solutions.
• Review and draft responses to contractor’s correspondence and claims as required.
• Monitor project budgets, proactively identify issues, and communicate them to clients along with recommended corrective actions.
• Assist with business development and growth efforts.
• Manage internal project services contract budgets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of municipal construction experience.
• Experience with the City of Detroit, Detroit Water & Sewerage Department, Great Lakes Water Authority, or Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne Counties is preferred; Michigan Department of Transportation experience is a plus.
• Prior experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Engineer performing oversight and administration for underground utility, road, and/or bridge construction projects.
• Strong project management skills to manage projects ranging from local streets to complex urban freeways and structures.
• Strong teamwork and leadership capabilities.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license with a good driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and sit as needed on project sites.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle to reach work sites and maneuver sites with uneven terrain.
• Ability to read printed materials and computer screens; hearing and speech to communicate.
• Accommodation may be made for qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds of testing equipment or materials.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness reimbursement and activities.
• Tuition assistance and professional development support.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, volunteer time, PTO, parental leave, and holidays.
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
• 401(k) with profit‑sharing and employee‑ownership opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.