Civil Project Engineer

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Final date to receive applications: 31 July 2026p>

Department: Civil/Municipal

Location: Columbus, OH

Compensation: $75,000 - $110,000 / year

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 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions to our clients from our offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Alabama.

• Work with licensed design professionals to assist with the design and preparation of public and private development projects, including commercial, industrial, residential, energy, water/waste water and community projects throughout the Midwest.
• Coordinate with fellow MSG staff across a variety of service sectors including Surveying, Geotechnical, Environmental, Structural, Traffic, Transportation, Site Construction and more.
• Perform and check design calculations and prepare design packages.
• Prepare front-end feasibility documents, due diligence reports, zoning studies, project development, storm water modeling and design, cost estimates and detailed design plans.

• Practical experience in design and plan preparation of site development projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture or related engineering field.
• EI certification in the state of Ohio, with the ability to obtain PE or PLA certification within 6 to 12 months.
• Experience researching and applying agency design standards to civil engineering projects to achieve approvals.
• Ability to apply guidelines and specifications (e.g., City of Columbus, surrounding counties, ODOT, etc.).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D grading and pipe networks as well as plan set preparation.
• Proficiency in independent preparation of Hydraulic/Hydrologic reports is preferred.
• Roadway design and survey experience are a plus.
• Utility design or utility field inspection experience is a plus.
• Ability to engage review agencies while preparing technical designs and addressing comments is critical.
• Comfortable communicating and coordinating with review agencies.

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

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.