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Sr. Civil Engineer / Project Manager – Land Development - 647308
Location: Birmingham, MI / Detroit, MI / Washington Township, MI (Hybrid)
Pay Range: $55,000 – $100,000
Permanent Hire
Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package
The Planet Group is currently seeking a Sr. Civil Engineer / Project Manager for a growing company in the civil engineering / land development industry. Qualified candidates must have PE licensure (or actively pursuing PE) and strong private land development experience (not municipal). Apply now for immediate consideration.
Job Description
Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sr. Civil Engineer / Project Manager to join their team. The position will support a variety of private land development projects throughout Wayne County and the surrounding Detroit metro area.
This role focuses on civil site design and project management for commercial and private development projects, including coordination with clients, municipalities, and internal engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have strong technical design capability combined with project leadership and client-facing experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Site plan layout and site design development
- Geometrics and horizontal/vertical alignment
- Grading design and earthwork analysis
- Pavement design for site development projects
- Stormwater management and green infrastructure design
- Utility design (storm, sanitary, and water systems)
- Soil erosion and sediment control plans
- Traffic and site circulation planning
- Preparation of construction drawings, details, and specifications
- Record drawings and as-built documentation
- Permit application preparation and submittals
- Cost estimating and engineering support
- Attendance at client and coordination meetings
- Field visits and construction administration support
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited) or equivalent experience
- PE license preferred or actively working toward licensure
- Minimum 5 years of civil engineering experience
- Strong experience in private land development (required, not municipal)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required
- Experience with grading, stormwater, utilities, and site design
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong communication and client-facing skills
- Experience preparing permits, plans, and construction documents
Preferred experience with firms such as:
Mannik & Smith, Atwell, Nowak & Fraus, Hubble Roth & Clark, BLN, Anderson Ekstein, Spalding DeDecker, Spicer Group, SmithGroup, Rowe Engineering
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
EEOC Compliance Statement
The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $55,000 - $100,000