Project Engineer

Spicer Group•East Lansing, MI

About The Position

Spicer Group is actively seeking a highly talented and self-motivated Project Engineer to join our Drinking Water/Wastewater Service Group. The Project Engineer specializes in drinking water and wastewater systems, leading the technical design, analysis, and delivery of water infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include managing design teams, coordinating with clients and contractors, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality, and guiding field activities from feasibility through commissioning. This role blends engineering excellence with project management and risk mitigation, to deliver safe, resilient, and cost-effective water solutions. THE COMPANY Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. With offices in Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia, Spicer Group continues to expand its geographic footprint. We are committed to providing our teams with technical support throughout these offices to continually build upon our success year after year. Spicer Group was given the prestigious Firm of the Year Award for 2025, recognized by ACEC. Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values. Spicer Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our respect and commitment for our employees, their contributions, professional goals, and personal goals. This includes, but is not limited to: Competitive Pay Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options 401(k)-match program Paid Holidays Sick and Vacation Days Profit Sharing Tuition Reimbursement Professional Development Excellent Working Conditions Work-Life Balance Fitness Reimbursement

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
Ability to interact professionally with internal teams, clients, and contractors
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Capable of multitasking across different project tasks and deadlines
Ability to lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred; pursuit of P.E. or equivalent licensure encouraged
4+ years of experience in drinking water and/or wastewater engineering, including design, construction, and environmental design, as well as all aspects of project development, including budgeting and administrative issues with a project
Understanding of treatment processes (drinking water treatment and wastewater treatment)
Proficiency with hydraulic and process modeling software (WaterCAD/WaterGEMS/SewerCAD, or similar)
Experience with design software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS

Responsibilities

Assist with leading technical design and delivery of drinking water and wastewater projects (permits, hydraulic modeling, treatment process design, pump stations, pipelines, convergences with OA/SCADA, GUDI considerations, headworks, disinfection, residuals management, and nutrient removal as applicable)
Conceptualize the initial design approach for major phases of large projects
Lead/participate in feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, and screening-level designs; perform sizing, hydraulic modeling, contaminant and compliance analyses
Participate with preparation of construction drawings, high-level engineering calculations or models, and technical specifications, and cost estimates
Provide project-specific technical information to the design staff and project manager for incorporation into the project specifications and construction drawings
Interface with clients to gather requirements, present technical findings, provide procurement support, and assist with bid evaluation and contract administration
Support, review, and coordinate with CAD team members
Coordinate and communicate with team members, clients, contractors, outside consultants, and utility companies
Participate in ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act), permits, and design standards (AWWA, EPA, TCEQ/DEQ, NFPA, OSHA)
Make periodic visits to construction sites as appropriate to review conditions
Prepare written correspondence, technical specifications, and reports in accordance with company and client standards
Promote health, safety, and environmental stewardship on all projects
May serve as project manager, holding overall responsibility for the engineering work, on projects of limited scope
May supervise for technicians, designers, administrative personnel, or entry-level engineering staff
Physical presence is an essential function of this job.