Water Resources Design Engineer – Hydrology & Modeling

Spicer Group Inc.; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spicer Group is seeking a motivated Design Engineer to join our Water Resources / Surface Water Service Line in Michigan. You will support engineering projects by preparing design plans, specifications, permit applications, calculations, cost estimates, and project documentation.

The ideal candidate will leverage software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS to deliver quality studies and designs while collaborating with engineers, technicians, and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with basic engineering principles, codes, and standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 0–3 years of experience in engineering (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare design plans, specifications, permit applications, calculations, cost estimates, and project documentation.
• Utilize software to analyze hydrologic and hydraulic studies (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM).
• May draft plans using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS.
• Support project teams and serve as onsite project representative when needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

Spicer Group is seeking a motivated Design Engineer to join our Water Resources / Surface Water Service Line in Michigan. You will support engineering projects by preparing design plans, specifications, permit applications, calculations, cost estimates, and project documentation.

The ideal candidate will leverage software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS to deliver quality studies and designs while collaborating with engineers, technicians, and clients.