Project Engineer - Site Design

OHM Advisors•Hancock, MI

About The Position

OHM Advisors is a community advancement firm with a team of 800+ professionals working across architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering. The firm focuses on people-oriented problem solving, design, and ideas that help communities advance. The Site Design Project Engineer leads civil engineering design efforts for diverse land development projects, primarily for private-sector clients. Working closely with Project Managers, the engineer develops and executes scopes of services that meet client needs and objectives. The role is a key decision-making position throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design through construction, and is responsible for high-quality deliverables, successful project outcomes, client relationships, and innovative site design solutions. The position includes project and design team oversight, technical engineering work, coordination with clients and stakeholders, and mentoring staff. OHM Advisors offers a supportive workplace and a benefits package intended to support employees’ personal and professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or better in Civil Engineering or a related field.
5–10 years of experience in site design, civil engineering, or land development.
Michigan Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Design experience on private development projects in residential, commercial, or industrial markets.
Experience preparing construction documents, including plan drawings, specifications, bid documents, and cost opinions.
Ability to engage with clients, internal staff, contractors, and community officials.
Experience with state agencies and/or DOT specifications.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling programs, AutoTurn, and similar civil engineering design software.

Responsibilities

Advise the Project Manager on anticipated tasks and relative effort.
Deliver project work in accordance with work plans, schedules, and budgets.
Oversee the design team and facilitate quality assurance and quality control.
Plan and design new construction and redevelopment sites.
Prepare engineering plans, specifications, reports, studies, technical memoranda, and other project documentation.
Apply knowledge of applicable regulations, zoning and land use codes, subdivision regulations, and design standards.
Design stormwater management and quantity and quality controls, applying best management practices for design and construction.
Address sanitary sewer, water, power, gas, and telecommunications utilities in site design.
Design grading for mass earthwork, roadways, parking lots, building pads, sidewalks, and other site improvements.
Apply ADA and PROWAG design requirements.
Use land surveying knowledge and interpret plats, deeds, easements, legal descriptions, and related records.
Develop and use topographic models of existing and proposed conditions.
Collaborate with internal staff, external consultants, and regulatory authorities.
Mentor staff and contribute to organizational growth.
Communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Benefits

BCBSM medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Company profit sharing.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution.
Paid professional association membership.
Tuition and certification expense reimbursement.
Volunteer Service Leave.
100% employer-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability options.
Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs, including a voluntary wellness program, OHM Grad School, and OHM University.