Civil Staff Engineer I

PEA Group•Auburn Hills, MI

13d

About The Position

The Staff Engineer performs engineering design and analysis for 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. Work is performed mostly in office settings, with some outdoor work at land-use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. Travel to job sites is required, primarily locally during the business day; occasional out-of-state travel may require an overnight stay. This is a full-time position with work hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 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.
Must possess a valid driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one before employment.
0–3 years of relevant civil engineering internship or experience.
Understanding of basic civil engineering principles, theories, and methods.
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.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work on several projects concurrently, prioritize workload, and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Proficiency with computers, including spreadsheets, word processing, engineering software, and preparation of electronic design-calculation documents.
Ability to work collaboratively on a project team and manage time effectively.
Problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgment, and attention to detail.
Ability to follow supervisor directions and accept constructive criticism.
Must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Internship or experience in an environment involving site layout, grading, sewer and other utility design, pavement design, permitting, budgeting, jurisdictional agency interaction, and related project activities.
Experience using AutoCAD.
Working knowledge of typical computer software programs used for civil engineering design and management, such as Microsoft Office.

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.
Work with dynamic design teams, including landscape architects, land-use planners, attorneys, owners, and facility managers.
Perform construction-assistance tasks, including responding to requests for information (RFIs), visiting job sites, reviewing submittals, and coordinating design revisions with the design team.
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 surveying, geotechnical testing, and construction-materials testing.
Perform other related duties or responsibilities as assigned or requested.