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Civil Engineering Project Engineer

Nederveld, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026

The Project Engineer will collaborate with civil engineers, land planners, landscape architects, and CAD designers to design various types of land development projects. 

Essential Functions

  • Civil design for residential, commercial, and municipal projects
  • Perform construction permitting for soil erosion/sedimentation control, NPDES stormwater discharge, sanitary sewer, watermain, MDEQ wetland/floodplain, and MDOT commercial driveway
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting
  • Participate in site visits, agency meetings, and municipal meetings as needed
  • Communicate effectively with team members and clients

Essential Skills for Performing the Job

  • Self-motivated
  • Detail-oriented
  • Problem-solving
  • Effective written and verbal communication 

Required Education and Experience 

  • Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • 5  years of experience in private land development civil engineering design preferred
  • Professional Engineer Licensure or ability to obtain within 2 years

Position Type/Expected Hours 

This is a full-time position. Some flexibility in hours is permitted, but s/he must be available during the standard work hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.   

Physical Demands

This position is a combination of sedentary work, with some field and travel-related work. An employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, reach, type, talk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, push, pull, carry, and lift. An employee may also be required to drive, traverse wooded and/or uneven terrain, enter structures, use ladders, walk on roofs, enter small spaces, and work in various weather conditions.

Travel

Occasional travel will be required as a part of the Project Engineer role.  

Disclaimer

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change. 

Eligible candidates will be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship. 

Nederveld Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

 

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