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Civil Engineer

Detroit, MI 48226

Posted: 08/29/2023 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 500415 Country: United States Is job remote?: No

Job Description


Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer to join their Detroit team.  The position will service clients in a variety of project needs in and around Wayne County. 

Qualified candidates:
  • Minimum of 2 years professional experience working with clients from design through construction on a broad range of projects. 
  • Strong engineering background, a proven record of client interaction, the ability to plan and manage all aspects of the project and lead a team of engineers. 

Responsibilities include:
  • Prepares engineering analysis, design, calculations, and reports for a portion or all of a project for review by a Project Manager.
  • Designs grading and drainage for site improvements.
  • Designs utility piping systems, involving sanitary, water main, fire protection, and storm drainage.
  • Performs hydrology and hydraulic calculations for gravity and pressure piping systems and above ground conveyances.
  • Works with dynamic design teams including landscape architects, land use planners, attorneys, owners, and facility managers.
  • Prepares project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
  • Assists in the preparation of proposals and fee estimates for potential projects of limited scope and complexity.
  • Maintains complete design responsibility for projects.
  • Performs construction assistance related tasks including responding to RFI (Request for Information), visiting job sites, reviewing submittals, and coordinating with design team for revisions.
  • Develop and present project-specific or technical presentations to clients, technical organizations, and in-house staff.
  • Mentors staff engineers.
  • Prepares plan review, permit applications, analyze zoning ordinances, and land use.
  • Attends and participates in project meetings.
  • Stays current on legal and industry regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position requirements include:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum of 2 year of experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working on projects within the City of Detroit preferred, but not required
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