Senior Municipal Engineering

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country by creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you'll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

Benesch is committed to an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. If this statement resonates with you, please apply for the job.

Benesch has an exciting opportunity for a creative and talented Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager to focus on municipal engineering projects in our Detroit, MI office. The qualified applicant will demonstrate an established career in civil engineering, including project management and business development experience. This position requires self‑motivation, commitment to high‑quality work, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with clients and the public.

Leadership of staff on a project team is also desired.

This position will be based out of our Detroit, MI office.

• Responsible for successful completion of engineering projects including preparation, planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating all technical activities on assigned projects.
• Responsible for the preparation of engineering project proposals.
• Plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates assigned engineering work, monitors work for compliance with applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and standards, and ensures effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all disciplines and all other project consultants.
• Responsible for resolving conflicts with clients and Project Team by handling complaints, settling disputes, and addressing grievances.
• Main point of contact in the day‑to‑day interaction with the Client's designated representative, jurisdictional agency personnel as well as coordination of all internal activities performed by engineering staff.
• Oversee the preparation and quality of utility (water main and sewer) plans, roadway plans, site plans, grading plans, drainage plans, traffic control plans and similar plan sheets by the civil engineering design team. Responsible for obtaining the necessary permits.
• Responsible for developing long‑range objectives and specifying strategies to achieve these objectives.
• Train and teach others by identifying educational needs and communicating training needs to management.
• Set an example for the design team in areas including punctuality, professionalism, dedication, attention to detail and design excellence.

• Hold a Bachelor of Science or Civil Engineering Degree
• PE license in Michigan
• 10+ years relevant experience on municipal engineering projects with established professional relationships with county and local agency leaders in Michigan.
• Experience in building and maintaining client relationships.
• Excellent written and communication skills specifically for proposals, business development and presentations.
• Prior experience as a project engineer or assistant project engineer performing oversight and administration for municipal engineering projects, preferably in Michigan.
• Experience with MDOT roadway design and MDOT LAP projects.
• Knowledge of municipal engineering from the design stage through final construction.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D
• Strong project management skills.
• The ability to develop innovative solutions and sustain partnerships.
• The ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner.

It's simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• Career growth that's real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit‑eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off…