Job Title: Civil EngineerJob DescriptionThis Civil Engineer role serves as a lead engineering position responsible for delivering land development projects from initial concept through final completion. You will manage both the technical design and project execution while building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. The role combines project management, hands-on civil design, and team leadership, offering significant ownership over site development projects and a clear path toward greater leadership responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead land development and site development projects from preliminary planning through design, permitting, and construction completion.
- Develop project scopes, schedules, and work plans, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining budgets and timelines.
- Oversee the preparation of construction plans, including site layout, grading, drainage, and utility design, ensuring accuracy and constructability.
- Coordinate and guide multidisciplinary internal design teams, including engineers, designers, and support staff, throughout all project phases.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining ongoing communication, managing expectations, and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Collaborate with municipal agencies and regulatory authorities to navigate zoning, permitting, and regulatory approval processes.
- Review and approve design documents, construction drawings, and technical reports to ensure compliance with municipal codes, regulations, and industry standards.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff, supporting their professional development and contributing to overall team success.
- Support field and site visits as needed to review existing conditions, monitor construction progress, and verify that designs are implemented correctly.
- Work closely with contractors, surveyors, developers, and municipal stakeholders to resolve design and construction issues and maintain project momentum.
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related tools to produce and review detailed design plans, grading plans, and utility layouts.
- Contribute to long-term business growth by strengthening client relationships, identifying opportunities for additional services, and demonstrating strong project ownership.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
- 23+ years of experience working on land development civil engineering projects, including both design and project management responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience leading projects and supervising engineering or design staff.
- Strong technical knowledge of site development, grading, drainage, and utility design.
- Experience working with municipal agencies and navigating zoning, permitting, and regulatory approvals.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for site and land development design.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for documentation, reporting, and project coordination.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with the FE exam completed, or equivalent early-career professional status.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Michigan is a plus.
- Experience with hydrology and stormwater-related analysis and design.
- Familiarity with zoning requirements and municipal permitting processes.
- Experience with SurvCAD is a plus.
- Experience with HEC-RAS is a plus.
- Strong communication skills for effective client interaction and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to manage priorities, handle multiple concurrent projects, and maintain schedules and budgets.
- Interest in taking on increasing responsibility and contributing to long-term business growth and leadership.
Work EnvironmentThis role operates primarily in an office environment, where you will focus on project management, client communication, and design oversight. You will regularly review and develop construction plans, coordinate with internal staff and municipal agencies, and use tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office Suite for design, planning, and documentation. The position involves frequent collaboration with engineers, surveyors, developers, and municipal stakeholders in a team-oriented setting that emphasizes strong project ownership and direct client exposure. Field and site visits occur as needed to support project work, including visits to residential, commercial, and industrial development sites across Southeast Michigan. During these visits, you will perform site reviews, monitor construction progress, coordinate with contractors and developers, and confirm that designs are implemented correctly. The environment supports accelerated growth within a smaller, established civil engineering practice, offering clear opportunities to expand responsibilities and move toward leadership or partnership. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Utica, MI. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $48.00 - $62.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Utica, MI. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Utica,MI.About Actalent
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