Senior Civil Engineer Land Development

Position: Senior Civil Engineer Land Development

Location: Lansing, MI

Job : 2236

# of Openings: 1

We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with approximately 10 years of experience to join our Land Development team. This role is ideal for a motivated professional with a strong background in site design for university and higher education campuses. The successful candidate will lead and support civil engineering projects from concept through construction, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

• Lead the planning, design, and permitting of land development projects, with a focus on university and institutional campuses.
• Prepare site layout, grading, stormwater management, utility, and erosion control plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams (survey, environmental, structural, architectural) and external stakeholders.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and public hearings as needed.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Michigan or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Approximately 10 years of civil/site design experience.
• Demonstrated experience with university or institutional campus projects.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.

• Experience with stormwater modeling software (e.g., HydroCAD, SWMM).
• Familiarity with LEED or sustainable site design practices.
• Knowledge of permitting processes in Michigan.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness reimbursement and activities.
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development.
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules.
• 401(k), profit-sharing, and stock options (we're 100% employee-owned).
• And more!

Exposed to occasional lifting and carrying. Will have normal office working conditions and be required to sit and use a computer. Capable of traveling to and maneuvering around project sites for attending client and project meetings and site observations. Able to use various technical equipment for communication and documentation. Visual acuity is necessary to perform responsibilities.

Applicants can reside in the Lansing or Farmington Hill markets.

Fishbeck is one of the premier professional consulting firms in the nation, with 20 regional offices and more than 700 employees. Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck's services and integrated project approach. We are a self-on and design-orientated practice with the technical capabilities and understanding to take the largest projects from internal concept to completion.

Our team of experts takes pride in our commitment to reliability in design, connection to our clients, and creativity at our core.

Fishbeck is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.