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Civil Engineer
Location: Kalamazoo, MI, 49005
*2 job positions are open*
Job Summary
The Civil Engineer will lead the design and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects while supporting Project Managers, Client Managers, and the design team. This position involves working on a variety of public infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design of municipal water, wastewater, sanitary sewer, stormwater drainage, and roadway infrastructure projects.
- Prepare engineering studies, preliminary and final designs, construction drawings, specifications, and permitting documents.
- Coordinate with engineers, designers, surveyors, and technicians to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
- Administer construction contracts, including reviewing shop drawings, submittals, pay applications, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation.
- Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal engineering standards and regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- 5–15 years of relevant civil engineering experience.
- Strong experience with municipal water, wastewater, sanitary sewer, stormwater drainage, and transportation infrastructure projects.
- Experience working with municipal funding agencies, permitting processes, and construction oversight.
- Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, engineering scopes, and work plans.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and client relationship skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through construction.
- Strong problem-solving and project coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a collaborative environment.