Design Engineer

DESIGN ENGINEERWATER RESOURCES / SURFACE WATER SERVICE LINE POSITION SUMMARYSpicer Group is seeking a motivated Design Engineer to join our Water Resources / Surface Water Service Line. This position will support engineering projects by assisting with the preparation of design plans, specifications, permit applications, calculations, cost estimates, and supporting project documentation. The Design Engineer will apply standard engineering practices and techniques while developing professional knowledge in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, surface water design, and related project delivery.

This role may also utilize software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS to support studies, modeling, drafting, and project design efforts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and able to work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and project teams to deliver quality solutions for clients.

THE COMPANYSpicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. With offices in Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia, Spicer Group continues to expand its geographic footprint. We are committed to providing our teams with technical support throughout these offices to continually build upon our success year after year. Spicer Group is committed to maintaining its tightly held private ownership, with no interest in selling to larger AEC firms.

This commitment provides significant ownership opportunities for high performers and people that uphold our core values and build successful teams. Spicer Group was given the prestigious Firm of the Year Award for 2025, recognized by ACEC.Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do.

We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values.

Spicer Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our respect and commitment for our employees, their contributions, professional goals, and personal goals. This includes, but is not limited to:

Competitive Pay Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
401(k)-match program

Paid Holidays Sick and Vacation Days Profit Sharing Tuition Reimbursement Professional Development Excellent Working Conditions Work-Life Balance Fitness Reimbursement KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform assignments designed to develop professional knowledge and abilities requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks

Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives

Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer

Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes

Assists in the preparation of design plans, specifications, supporting documents, and permit applications for projects

Assists in the preparation of calculations, quantities, cost estimates and other supporting documentation for projects

Assists in the preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic calculations

Utilizes computer software to analyze hydrologic and hydraulic studies, including, but not limited to, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and SWMMMay perform plan drafting using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS software

May direct and review the work of Technicians May serve as an onsite project representative on a construction site Physical presence is an essential function of this role. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a reasonable assignment to the position.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field

Familiarity with basic engineering principles, codes, and standards

Ability to perform basic engineering calculations under supervision

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