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Civil Engineer I

Job in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49503, USA
Listing for: Progressive Companies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Make An Impact

As a Civil Engineer I, you will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver infrastructure projects that positively impact our communities. You will contribute to the development of site, utility, roadway, grading, traffic, and right-of-way designs while expanding your technical expertise and project experience. This role offers the opportunity to build your engineering career by working on a variety of public and private projects from concept through construction.

Deliver

Results

Develop preliminary concepts and design deliverables including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and permit documentation under the guidance of senior engineers.

Produce accurate site plans, utility plans and profiles, roadway designs, grading plans, traffic signal plans, and right-of-way documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other engineering software.

Collaborate with project managers and engineers to support multiple projects while delivering high-quality work that aligns with project scope, schedule, and budget.

Review engineering documents for quality, accuracy, and compliance with company standards, applicable codes, and permitting requirements before submission.

Support field investigations, project meetings, and site inspections while learning to identify issues and develop practical engineering solutions.

Perform engineering calculations for drainage, grading, foundations, and civil infrastructure while assisting with multidisciplinary coordination through CAD and BIM models.

Contribute to a collaborative team environment by participating in project meetings, sharing lessons learned, and continuously developing your technical and professional skills.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline.

Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure required.

Minimum of 5 years of post-graduation professional engineering experience.

Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and standard engineering software.

Working knowledge of design platforms such as Revit, HEC-RAS, EPANET, or Micro Station.

Strong understanding of civil engineering design principles, permitting processes, and applicable codes.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing municipal, commercial, or private development projects.

Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.

Knowledge of roadway, utility, stormwater, and site development design.

Experience supporting field observations, construction administration, or permitting activities.

Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and technical excellence.

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 essential to…

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