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Sr. Civil Engineer

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Grand Rapids, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Budget Management, Building Permits, Civil Engineering, Construction Support, Cross-Functional, Engineer in Training (EIT), Environmental Engineering, Feasibility Analysis, Hydraulic Engineering, Land Development, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Regulations, Resource Management, Technical/Engineering Design, User Documentation, Water Utility, Writing Skills, Zoning
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, MI
POSTED
Today
Job Summary

A Land Development Engineer designs and oversees infrastructure and site plans for commcercial development. They guide projects through feasibility, design, permitting, and construction phases-ensuring compliance with codes, managing budgets, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing municipal and/or educational land development projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Site Analysis & Planning: Conduct site feasibility studies, surveys, zoning research, and make preliminary layout recommendations.
  • Design & Engineering:
    • Grading, earthwork cut/fill volumes, stormwater conveyance, and detention/retention systems.
    • Utility layouts: water distribution, sanitary sewers, storm systems, septic systems, and site paving.
    • Hydraulic modeling (e.g. Rational Method, Manning's Equation) for drainage systems.
  • Regulatory & Permiting: Interpret and comply with municipal/state/federal codes; prepare, submit, and track permit applications.
  • Documentation: Prepare and review construction drawings, technical specifications, grading/stormwater reports, cost estimates, and feasibility studies.
  • Client & Multi-Stakeholder Coordination: Act as liaison among developers, architects, city officials, surveyors, utility providers, and sub-consultants.
  • Site Visits & Construction Support: Monitor construction activity, inspect installations, resolve field design issues, coordinate submittals and review as-builts.
  • Project Management: Track schedule, budget, and resource allocation, mentor junior staff, support quality control and reporting.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (ABET-accredited).
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
  • 10+ years of experience in land development or civil/site engineering, depending on level.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D (or MicroStation) and hydraulic modeling software.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Desired Attributes & Certifications
  • Familiarity with local land-development codes, floodplain/stormwater regulations, and permit processes.
    Educational and/or Municipal project experience is highly preferred.
  • Certifications like Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD), municipal/County-specific credentials can be advantageous.
  • Experience in a broad range of civil domains (traffic, geotech, environmental, grading), as land development often spans all civil engineering corners.

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