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Civil Engineering Designer

Job in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49528, USA
Listing for: Progressive Companies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Make an Impact

As a Civil Engineering Designer II, you will support the Civil and/or Municipal Engineering disciplines in helping to design and develop documents for a range of public and private projects, including design documents and permits for site plans, utility plans and profiles, road design, grading plans and right-of-way plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D software. This will include generating and translating design concepts into final solutions within a multi-disciplinary project team.

You will also receive support to work towards your Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

As a Civil Engineering Designer II, you will support the Civil and/or Municipal Engineering disciplines in helping to design and develop documents for a range of public and private projects, including design documents and permits for site plans, utility plans and profiles, road design, grading plans and right-of-way plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D software. This will include generating and translating design concepts into final solutions within a multi-disciplinary project team.

You will also receive support to work towards your Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Deliver Results
  • Perform calculations for drainage, grading, and foundation designs, assisting in the development of site layouts and structural details.
  • Contribute to the production of preliminary concepts and full design phase deliverables, including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and additional materials with oversight from senior engineers.
  • Perform calculations and analyses for stormwater management systems, sanitary sewer, water supply and distribution.
  • Develop and refine CAD and BIM models for civil infrastructure, including roads, utilities, and site plans, ensuring multidisciplinary coordination.
  • Assist others with field inspection and data gathering.
  • Ensure designs align with applicable building codes, zoning laws, and environmental regulations, supporting preparation of permitting documents.
  • Attend municipal meetings and consult with regulatory agencies when necessary.
  • Use design software/technology, including AutoCAD Civil3D, HEC RAS, EPANET, Micro Station and other emerging technologies for presentation and production purposes.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program or equivalent in education and experience required for professional licensure.
  • 5+ years of post-graduation professional Civil Engineering experience.
  • Comfortable working in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Engineer In Training (passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam).
  • CSI-CDT certification.
  • Experience in HEC RAS or EPANET (water distribution).
People Matter

Each individual’s background, knowledge, ability, and experience contributes to strengthening our organization and projects. Our dedication to diversity includes company provided training and education, equitable recruitment, a grassroots employee DEI committee, and robust community partnerships.

Progressive Companies is comprised of people with a variety of abilities, races, colors, religions, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, ages, veteran statuses, and more. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements of innovative design. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Transforming Spaces. Empowering People.

The talented professionals of Progressive Companies are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways, delivering on today’s needs and preparing for what’s to come. We live by the idea that design isn’t simply about beauty, it’s about improving strategic outcomes—what we call Performance Based Design. Our work spans across the nation, allowing team members to work on a variety of exciting projects and maximize impact as trusted partners to our clients and communities.

Sustainable

and Inclusive

We are dedicated to human-centered, sustainable, and inclusive design practices. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are…

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