Surface Water Design Engineer — Hydraulics & Hydrology

Spicer Group; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) match program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Spicer Group is seeking a Design Engineer for its Water Resources / Surface Water Service Line in Michigan. The role supports design plans, permits, and modeling using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS.

Team collaboration and quality delivery are emphasized. The candidate should have a civil or environmental engineering background, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn in a multi-office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in civil or environmental engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, codes, and standards.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations under supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of design plans, specifications, and permit applications.
• Contribute to hydrologic/hydraulic calculations and project documentation.
• Support use of HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM in studies and modeling.
• Draft plans using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS; coordinate with technicians and engineers.

Skills

Hydrologic analysis

Hydraulic analysis

Surface water design

Project delivery

Willingness to learn

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

Spicer Group is seeking a Design Engineer for its Water Resources / Surface Water Service Line in Michigan. The role supports design plans, permits, and modeling using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS.

Team collaboration and quality delivery are emphasized. The candidate should have a civil or environmental engineering background, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn in a multi-office setting.