Civil Engineer

Gordon M. Buitendorp Associates, Inc.•Royal Oak, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GMB is currently seeking a Civil Engineer to join our project teams. Our ideal candidate is a humble and confident civil engineer with a passion for educational design, and at least eight (8) years of relevant skills and experience. Our purpose is helping build strong communities through educational opportunity. We focus on projects within the educational ecosystem, from Pre-K through Higher Education and spaces in our community that support lifelong learning. Our integrated team gets to work together on a wide range of project types – building design, performance engineering, communications campaigns, branding, enrollment marketing, financial analysis, projections and planning – and we're proud of the impact that our work has on the lives and trajectories of students across the United States. Will you join us?

Requirements

A BS in Civil Engineering
A PE license
At least 8 years' experience in site design, grading, utility design and development of construction plans
Proven to be motivated and self-starting
Capability to manage projects, present engineering concepts to clients, agencies and teams to execute a project successfully.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Experience in CAD and proficient in Civil 3D
Comfort using Microsoft office applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel
Must have current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Hydrologic & Hydraulic Modeling Software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Civil 3D SSA or HydroCAD
Proficiency in field inspections; client management, project management, and technical writing (specs)
Experience with sustainable design, high performance design and/or USGBC LEED rating desirable
Experience in obtaining necessary site permits in the Metro Detroit area
A PE license in Indiana or Illinois

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary design teams on a wide variety of projects in the K12 and Higher Education markets.
Prepare engineering design by collecting and studying reports, maps, drawings, tests on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and related topographical and geologic data.
Produce high quality site, stormwater, grading, utility and erosion control plans using AutoCAD Civil3D and prepare specifications to ensure quality work.
Prepare and present technical presentations and reports to peers, project teams, agencies and clients.
Communicate concerns about construction, bids, code compliance, environmental assessments, geotechnical reports, due diligence, and project budget to project teams and clients.
Observe and comply to federal, state, and local legal requirements by staying up to date on legislation and acting as an advisor on needed actions and to ensure project compliance.
Have opportunities to participate on other leadership and company teams.