Site Development Civil Engineer

Brooksource

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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401(k) options

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Life insurance

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Job summary

Brooksource seeks a Civil Engineer to support planning, design, and delivery of site development projects in the Detroit area. You will work with project managers and junior engineers, providing technical guidance and day-to-day coordination for civil design tasks including grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater management.

The role emphasizes collaboration, permitting readiness, and producing technical reports, permit applications, and construction documents.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering discipline required.
Four (4) or more years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on site development, land development, or related infrastructure projects.
Experience preparing civil site design documents including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility, and erosion and sediment control plans.
Experience supporting commercial, industrial, institutional, residential, municipal, or mixed-use land development projects.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required for CE II level; Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Michigan required for CE III level.
Working knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal permitting requirements, engineering design standards, and agency review processes.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office applications; experience with hydrology/hydraulic modeling software is a plus.
Experience coordinating project tasks and reviewing the work of junior engineers, designers, or technical staff.
Ability to contribute to project schedules, budgets, quality control processes, and client deliverables.
Strong written and verbal communication, technical writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites while complying with all applicable safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform civil engineering design assignments for site development projects of moderate complexity.
Prepare and review site plans, grading plans, utility plans, stormwater management plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and construction details.
Perform engineering calculations and analyses related to grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and site development.
Coordinate design activities with project managers, engineers, technicians, surveyors, architects, clients, reviewing agencies, and other project stakeholders.
Prepare technical reports, specifications, permit applications, construction cost estimates, and supporting project documentation.
Support projects from initial planning and design through permitting, bidding, and construction.
Review drawings and technical work prepared by junior engineers and design staff.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less-experienced team members.
Assist project managers with project schedules, budgets, scope coordination, quality control, and client deliverables.
Participate in site visits, field investigations, and construction-phase services.
Identify design issues and recommend practical and constructible solutions.
Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Participate in professional, civic, and industry-related activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.