Graduate Civil Engineer

Description:

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Lapham Associates is hiring a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Civil Engineering Division in Clare or West Branch, Michigan.

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We're a full-service engineering, surveying, environmental, and planning firm that's served Michigan clients since 1958. This role is a strong entry point for a recent grad to build a career in civil design, working directly under licensed engineers on land development, municipal, and infrastructure projects.

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What you'll do:

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• Support site development design, grading and drainage, utility layout, and stormwater management
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• Help prepare construction documents, with exposure to permitting and construction administration
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• Work under the direct supervision of a Licensed Professional Engineer
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• Collaborate with our Surveying, Planning, and UAV/Drone Services divisions
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• Get exposure to dam safety inspection work and select structural design assignments
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What we're looking for:

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• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
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• No professional experience required — relevant internship experience is a plus
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• FE exam passed is preferred but not required
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• Comfortable learning new software, including Autodesk Civil 3D and Excel
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• Willing to do occasional fieldwork
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• Valid driver's license
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Compensation & benefits:

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$70,000–$80,000 depending on qualifications. PTO, holiday pay, short-term disability, AFLAC supplemental insurance, FSA, and 401(k) (eligibility waiting periods apply for full-time employees).

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Priority consideration for applications received by October 15, 2026.