Civil Project Engineer

Civil Project Engineer – Municipal Engineering

Location: Southeast Michigan (Oakland & Macomb County Projects)

Schedule: Primarily On-Site | 1 Remote Day Available After Training Period

Experience Level: 5+ Years

We are seeking a Civil Project Engineer to support a variety of municipal infrastructure projects throughout Oakland and Macomb Counties. This role offers the opportunity to manage projects from design through construction while working directly with municipalities, contractors, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents for municipal projects.
• Support projects involving roads, water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, grading, drainage, and other municipal infrastructure.
• Make key design decisions related to roadway alignments, utility layouts, drainage systems, and site improvements.
• Assign and coordinate project tasks among team members and review completed work for accuracy.
• Maintain client relationships throughout project design and construction.
• Support contractor selection, construction administration, and project closeout activities.
• Review and recommend change orders during construction.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and overall project progress.
• Support proposal development and project planning efforts.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in Civil Engineering, Civil Design, Civil Construction, or Project Engineering
• Experience with municipal or public-sector infrastructure projects preferred
• Experience in related disciplines such as Land Development, Transportation, or Water/Wastewater will also be considered
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or other civil design software
• PE license or ability to obtain within one year

Project Types

• Roadway Improvements
• Water Main & Sewer Systems
• Stormwater & Drainage Improvements
• Municipal Infrastructure
• Grading & Site Development Projects

Software

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• MicroStation

Work Environment

• Collaborative engineering team
• Mix of design, engineering, construction coordination, and client interaction
• Majority of work focused on municipal projects throughout Southeast Michigan
• Opportunity for one remote day per week following a 30–90 day onboarding/training period

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is ideal for a Civil Engineer who enjoys managing projects, working directly with municipalities and contractors, and wants to continue growing into a lead engineering role while maintaining involvement in both design and construction efforts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Bloomfield Hills,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.

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