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Civil Design Engineer

Northville, MI 48168

Posted: 07/28/2023 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 517550 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Design Engineer - Civil
EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (with a focus on Site/Civil Design), or related degree, from a 4-year accredited college or university.  Master’s Degree preferred.

REGISTRATION

EIT preferred

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

• 3 months – 6 years of demonstrated site development experience including site layout, grading, sewer and other utility design, pavement design, permitting, budgeting, jurisdictional agency interaction, and other related project activities.

• Ability to support a multi-disciplinary team on projects with minimal oversight.

• Experience using AutoCAD preferred. Civil 3D or Infrastructure Suite experience a plus.

• Experience with hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling software, including proficient use with HEC-HMS, HECRAS, SWMM, Storm and Sanitary Analysis or others a plus.

• Able to understand, read, and prepare design drawings and specifications.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS

In this role you will:

• Prepare site design calculations under the direction of Project Engineers.

• Develop CADD drawings to convey design intent.

• Work on construction sites performing review activities.

• Perform a variety of engineering analyses and calculations, with and without the use of engineering software.

• Assist in developing design details and specifying appropriate construction materials.

• Assist with the preparation of technical proposals, cost estimates, plans, technical specifications, and reports,

including day-to-day correspondence.

• Coordinate construction quality control services, conduct specific site visits, and review daily field reports

prepared by others.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must have strong written and oral communication skills, be able to work in a team environment as well as

independently, demonstrated team-oriented approach to problem-solving, and have strong interpersonal skills for contact with clients and fellow engineers/technicians.

• Accuracy, dependability, and strong organizational skills.

• Exceptional time management skills, ability to manage multiple assignments at any given time, and have ability to work in a team environment.

• Must hold a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance and be willing to travel to and conduct field work at job sites as well as offices in Michigan.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• May be required to perform job duties in the field and office, during non-standard work hours, as necessary.

• Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.