Sr. Civil Engineer – Municipal Services

Sr. Civil Engineer – Municipal Services

Clark Dietz, Inc.

Job Type
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Full-time

Position Overview

We’re seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Civil Engineer to join our growing team in Michigan and help lead the expansion of our municipal services practice. This is a key leadership position that offers the opportunity to work directly with clients, manage a variety of infrastructure projects, and play a pivotal role in business development across the state.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a trusted advisor for municipal clients and provides guidance on project planning, development, and budgeting.
• Assists clients with identifying and applying for funding and obtaining necessary permits at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Teams with marketing and MI leadership to identify opportunities with prospects and existing clients to pursue civil/environmental engineering projects in the MI region.
• Collaborates with technical staff throughout the company to provide a wide range of services and solutions to public sector clients in MI.
• Develops project approach, schedule, and budget; negotiate scope and fee and any contract amendments with client.
• Develops high level design criteria and project work plan (PWP) for engineering projects.
• Leads the project team and coordinates/manages tasks with other engineers, designers, and construction staff.
• Conducts project team coordination meetings and serves as the point of contact for the client on all project-related matters; ensures QA/AC processes are implemented.
• Accountable for project performance and project deliverables; manages scope creep and takes corrective action as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and MI PE license are required.
• 15+ years of broad-based experience as a civil engineer with a focus on selling and managing municipal engineering projects.
• Experience working with municipal government and serving in an advisory role for capital budgeting, project development, and deliverables.
• Technical experience with the planning, design and construction of local roads, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and drainage projects.
• Experience with project management functions including project scoping, schedule, budget development and QA/QC.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop client relationships, market new business, make public presentations and write technical reports.
• Knowledgeable with civil/environmental design and modeling tools including one or more of the following:
  AutoCAD Civil 3D, Micro Station, Arc GIS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HEC-GeoRAS, XP-SWMM.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to client and project sites as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary range: $114,483 - $160,576 + hiring bonus + annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package plus 401(k) & ESOP with unlimited company match.
• Flexible hybrid schedule with work-from-home options.
• Support for licensure, education, and career development.
• Opportunity for ownership in a thriving, employee-centric firm.

Salary

Description:

$114,483 - $160,576

Clark Dietz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

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