Senior Civil Engineer - Municipal

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Summary :

The Civil Engineer will provide design and plan production for general civil design on a wide variety of municipal infrastructure projects which may include storm, sanitary, water, local roads, site plans, recreational facilities, and associated civil engineering activities. Will perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.

Essential Functions :

• Perform engineering calculations in support of civil engineering design projects
• Manage projects including client communications, public input and feedback, and internal support
• Perform AutoCAD Civil 3D design / drafting in support of civil engineering design projects
• Performs, trains, and provides guidance for site investigations, survey work, CAD work, and data collection
• Prepares, provides training, provides guidance, and reviews engineering designs and reports which includes design calculations and plan preparation
• Performs, provides training for, and guides quality assurance, ensuring projects get carried out as designed and recommend modifications as needed
• Ability to identify engineering and surveying services needed by the client and the ability to draft proposals and estimate fees
• Coordinate with government agencies, client staff, and other professionals to obtain design information and approvals
• Write and edit construction specifications and engineering reports
• Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities from plans and specifications.
• Conduct periodic visits to construction sites to monitor quality and progress of the work
• Knowledge of financing and funding including public and private sources

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Required Education / Experience :

Travel : Local travel as required

Our team members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes :

About Wightman

Wightman is a full-service consulting firm that exists to service people and the communities we live in. Our dynamic team of over 170 professionals works to analyze, advise, design, and deliver successful projects in partnership with government, business, and institutions in our communities. Our unique approach is to offer comprehensive, multi-disciplinary services, industry expertise, accurate scope of work, and a passion for listening. Services offered include Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Surveying. Our firm is based out of Southwest Michigan, Metro Detroit and Northern Indiana.

We are fun, creative, and passionate about our work and family life. To learn more, visit our Life at Wightman page :

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Civil Engineering

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Paid paternity leave

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