Civil/Site Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its Civil/Site team in Michigan, based in either the Lansing or Grand Rapids office. The Civil/Site Engineer works on residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use land development projects, providing site feasibility and conceptual planning, stormwater management, grading, drainage, utility design, erosion and sediment control, and permitting. The role may also include permitting research, due diligence, and preparation of specifications and reports.

The engineer works with AutoCAD Civil 3D, design team managers, and other disciplines to deliver projects within established budgets and deadlines. The team provides civil and site consulting and engineering services to public and private clients, including comprehensive site feasibility evaluations and development guidance across a range of project types.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 4–8+ years of related land development (civil/site) experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Demonstrated AutoCAD Civil 3D skills and ability to design site layouts from concept through completion.
• Proficiency in technical skills related to stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading, and other site development designs.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related written communications, verbal instructions, and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
• Experience with MicroStation, HydroCAD, WaterCAD, HEC-HMS/HEC-RAS, OpenRoads, or InRoads.
• Prior experience in business development, project management, client-facing work, or cost estimating.

Responsibilities

• Design land development projects using Civil 3D, including site, grading, and utility design.
• Review municipal zoning and land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to identify property development limitations.
• Conduct site investigations and due diligence, including ordinance review, utility service research, review of outside agency regulations, and site visits.
• Prepare concept drawings and plans based on client development objectives and due diligence conclusions, coordinating with AutoCAD technicians.
• Lead or contribute to the review and design of stormwater management and stormwater conveyance systems using AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrology design software.
• Prepare stormwater conveyance pipe-sizing calculations and drainage area maps; evaluate runoff coefficients, inverts, slopes, velocity, and hydraulic grade lines using the Rational Method and Manning’s Equation.
• Apply stormwater management design regulations.
• Design grading to support value engineering through earthwork analysis and site safety through appropriate design slopes.
• Design and lay out subdivisions and site plans.
• Design utility systems, including stormwater conveyance, sanitary sewer service, pump stations, water, gas, and telephone service; identify and resolve vertical and horizontal utility conflicts.
• Design soil erosion and sediment controls, including stability calculations, best management practices, swales, spillways, and construction sequencing.
• Prepare construction cost estimates based on site plan drawings for bonding and client purposes.
• Potentially take an active leadership role and guide junior staff.
• Work with design team managers and other disciplines to complete projects within established budgets and deadlines.
• Conduct permitting research and due diligence and prepare specifications and reports as needed.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Straight-time compensation for exempt employees’ billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours in a work week.
• Education reimbursement.
• Free in-house educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization.
• Philanthropic opportunities.
• Safe and comfortable work environment.
• Potential for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level