Project Engineer - Civil Design

About The Role

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) Detroit office is looking for an experienced Project Engineer - Civil Design (P.E. License required) to join our team. As the Project Engineer with hands‑on design experience, you will work closely with the Project Manager to develop design concepts incorporated into a final product and support the relationship with the client. Work is conducted in a team environment and coordinated with other disciplines.

You will also conduct periodic visits to construction sites as projects require.

• Analyze and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Assist the Project Manager with preparation of complex design computations, plans, and related construction documents.
• Assist in handling contract administration with clients and sub‑consultants.
• Assist in review and preparation of engineering agreements for projects.
• Assist Project, Design, and/or Office Managers as requested.
• Ensure project documents and files are organized.
• Monitor work‑in‑process and assist in directing and supervising the work of other engineers on projects.
• Prepare and present technical information to colleagues and clients.
• Prepare engineering and design documents using computer‑assisted engineering and design software and equipment.
• Support coordination of staff activities to ensure project budget, schedule, and quality goals are achieved.
• Visit construction sites to monitor progress per the contract documents.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License (Michigan) – required.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in construction or infrastructure projects, preferably with a focus on airport or other infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 4 years as a Project Engineer.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Micro Station.
• Demonstrated leadership and reliability substantiated by a track record of successful project delivery.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Personal paid leave (paid time‑off).
• 6‑week parental leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Life insurance.
• ‑term disability program.
• 401(k) program with employer match.
• Profit sharing.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee appreciation program.
• IEI University – professional development.
• Opportunity to share ideas and express points of view.
• Philanthropic outreach and volunteer opportunities.

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands, climb, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

• IEI will provide a company vehicle for field work with an acceptable driver’s record.
• Must be physically capable of walking and moving about on construction sites, have good hand‑eye coordination, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, in‑progress construction hazards: fumes, toxic chemicals, risk of electric shock, and vibration. Often works around dust, asphalt, and concrete.
• Sometimes needs to put in extra hours, including weekends, to keep up with intense construction work and deal with unexpected situations.
• Spends some time working indoors to review blueprints and write reports.
• Usually works a standard 40‑hour workweek either daytime or nighttime.
• Usually works in outside weather conditions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job,…