Project Engineer - Civil Land Development

Project Engineer – Civil Land Development

Rochester, Michigan;
Shelby Township, Michigan

• Direct the project team on various assignments as guided by the Project Manager, offering technical training and support.
• Recommend and implement design changes such as grading, utility sizing, and other modifications as requested by clients.
• Collaborate with project team members and clients to prepare project proposals.
• Draft, review, and finalize preliminary and final site plans, documents, and computations. This includes preparing reports, opinions, and recommendations for the Project Manager regarding project direction; hydrology/hydraulic studies, due diligence/site analysis reports, engineer opinion of probable costs, project schedules, utility computations, detention/retention computations, storm sewer reports, local and state permit applications, storm water reports, soils reports, earthwork volume calculations, Storm
  
  CAD reports, Water
  
  CAD reports, and preliminary grading.
• Complete edits and modify plans as reviewed by agencies, municipalities, and clients.
• Research local/state requirements on properties and projects for zoning, and conduct site visits and field assignments as needed.
• Review project survey data to analyze existing site conditions and factors for development, including legal descriptions, ALT A surveys, easement documents, and condo documents.
• Provide construction‑related services and guide junior team members in completing tasks such as permit applications, cut sheets, quantity estimates, and transmittals; organize site plans, construction plans, construction sheet set‑up and assembly, and other related construction documents.
• Review permit applications, quantity and cost estimates, and transmittals, resolve construction issues, and serve as field engineer during construction.
• Support Atwell’s training and development programs by providing specialized training and/or mentoring in your area of expertise, preparing and/or reviewing technical training materials, and serving as a technical discipline/subject‑matter expert.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software packages to complete assignments on time and within the standards outlined in the Atwell Product Quality Manual.
• Initiate communication with clients, municipalities, and agencies as required by the project in accordance with the Project Manager.
• Keep the Project Manager and Team Leader updated on workload status.
• Apply fundamental engineering concepts to practical situations and manage your workload effectively.
• Provide support and participate in litigation matters by offering expert witness testimony as directed.
• Respond to review letters and modify plans from agencies, municipalities, and clients as directed.

Additional certifications or licenses held are a plus. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)

• Four or more years of experience.
• Experience producing reports such as soil, storm water, storm sewer, FEMA, environmental, traffic, wetlands, lease agreements, easements, covenants and restrictions, purchase agreements, annexation agreements, water flow test reports, etc.
• Knowledge of local construction market and contacts preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of designing land development projects.
• Experience managing and mentoring other employees.

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Grading Design
• Hydraulics
• Hydrology
• Site Planning
• Soil Erosion
• Pump Station Design
• Sanitary (Septic) Design
• Sanitary (Sewer) Design
• Storm Water Operator
• Storm Water Management Design
• Earthworks
• Plan Interpretation
• Preliminary Grading
• Storm Sewer
• Storm Water Detention
• Water Main Design
• Well Water Design

Pay Range: $100,000 – $120,000 USD

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules for some positions
• Tenure awards – travel vouchers
• Competitive compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid licensing/certification fees and renewals
• Financial rewards for obtaining licensure
• Employee referrals
• Annual wellness reimbursement for wellness‑related items
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer‑paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Met Life Supplemental benefits for accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program with counseling, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

Atwell, LLC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy:
We do not discriminate on the basis of protected group status under any applicable law.