Civil Staff Engineer I

PEA Group•Auburn Hills, MI

12d

About The Position

The Staff Engineer performs engineering design and analysis on projects and programs, ensuring technical competence and compliance with current codes and criteria. The role assists with permit applications, material testing, surveying, construction staking, drawing preparation, and computer-aided design (CAD) work. The position works under the direction of Project Engineers and collaborates with multidisciplinary design teams, including landscape architects, land-use planners, attorneys, owners, and facility managers. It also provides construction assistance and supports project meetings, permitting, code research, and coordination with public agencies. Work is performed mostly in office settings, with some outdoor work at land-use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities for surveying, inspection, and testing. Travel is required to local job sites during the business day; occasional out-of-state travel may require an overnight stay. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with overtime as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Michigan E.I.T. / F.E. certification, or be in the process of obtaining certification.
Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one before employment.
0–3 years of relevant civil engineering internship or work experience.
Understanding of basic civil engineering principles, theories, and methods.
Working knowledge of typical computer software used for civil engineering design and management, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to make engineering design computations and check, design, and prepare engineering plans and studies.
Ability to learn and apply city engineering policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulatory codes.
Ability to learn to prepare, understand, and interpret engineering site plans, specifications, and related documents.
Ability to follow supervisor directions and accept constructive criticism.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
Proficiency with computers, including spreadsheets, word processing, engineering software, and preparation of electronic design calculation documents.
Ability to collaborate on a project team and manage time effectively.
Problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgment, and attention to detail.
Ability to prepare plans and drawings neatly and accurately.
Ability to travel to job sites, including occasional out-of-state overnight travel.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with site layout, grading, sewer and other utility design, pavement design, permitting, budgeting, jurisdictional agency interaction, and related project activities.
Experience using AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed site civil and development features.
Prepare engineering analyses, designs, calculations, drawings, and reports for part or all of a project under the direction of Project Engineers.
Assist with permit applications, material testing, surveying, construction staking, drawing preparation, and CAD work.
Perform construction-assistance tasks, including responding to requests for information (RFIs), visiting job sites, reviewing submittals, and coordinating design-team revisions.
Assist with technical proposals, cost estimates, plans, technical specifications, reports, and day-to-day correspondence.
Prepare land-use plans for review and permit applications, and analyze zoning ordinances for plan compliance.
Research code issues and work with City, State, and County officials.
Attend and participate in project meetings.
Stay current on legal and industry regulations.
May assist with survey, geotechnical testing, and construction-materials testing tasks.
Perform other related duties or responsibilities as assigned or requested.