Senior Civil Engineer

SmithGroup - Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Ann Arbor, MI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Civil Engineer at SmithGroup will play a crucial role in ensuring the technical quality of civil engineering projects while aligning with the overall design intent. This position involves collaboration with various professionals, project management responsibilities, and the production of detailed civil engineering designs for a range of facilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in civil engineering and a commitment to innovative and sustainable design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project civil engineer ensuring that the technical aspects of the project meet quality expectations while complementing the design intent.
• Collaborate with other civil engineers, site design professionals, permitting specialists, architects, and building engineers.
• Serve as Project Manager on assigned projects.
• Produce civil engineering designs, including preparing project plans and specifications for waterfront, site development, or redevelopment of educational, medical, research, commercial, and public facilities.
• Produce plans, details, and specifications for all aspects of civil engineering including grading and drainage, stormwater management, underground utilities, retaining walls, roads, and other site-related features.
• Perform site reviews, construction site visits, and coordinate all aspects of Construction Administration.
• Communicate with clients, sub-consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies regarding engineering, permitting, and site development issues.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 10 or more years of design experience working as a Civil Engineer.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• LEED AP preferred.
• Ability to multi-task under rigid deadlines.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Hybrid work environment
• 401(k)
• Parental leave
• Wellbeing resources
• PTO immediately available to new hires
• 15 extra Fridays off on top of holidays
• One-on-one career coaching
• Professional development opportunities