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Civil Engineer - Residential Design

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
Cleveland, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026

Department: Civil/Municipal

Location: Cleveland, OH

Description

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650 professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions.

Due to continued growth, The Mannik & Smith Group (MSG) is seeking a Civil Engineer – Residential Design to support our expanding residential site development portfolio in Columbus, Ohio. This role is ideal for a civil engineer with experience in subdivision and residential development projects who is eager to grow technically while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You’ll work alongside senior staff and licensed engineers on residential projects throughout the Midwest, supporting all phases of development from feasibility and planning through final design and construction documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist senior staff and licensed engineers with the design and preparation of residential site development projects
  • Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical drawings, and construction documents
  • Develop feasibility studies, due diligence reports, zoning studies, and early project planning materials
  • Perform stormwater modeling, grading, and drainage design for residential developments
  • Prepare cost estimates and detailed site design plans
  • Coordinate with internal MSG teams including Surveying, Geotechnical, Structural, Traffic, Transportation, and Construction Services
  • Participate in field visits and site observations as needed (coordinated in advance)
  • Support project delivery from concept through construction documentation
  • Complete additional tasks as assigned by senior staff and project leadership

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
  • 5-8 years of experience specializing in residential or site development projects
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
  • EIT certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months) with a clear path toward PE licensure
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
  • Motivated, flexible, and adaptable as project needs evolve



Benefits

  • 401(k) w/ company match
  • Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!
It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.


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