Doolen Strategy Partners
Civil Engineer
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
$70,800 – $99,800 / year
Location:
Pontiac, MI, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
6 October 2026
What they need
We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer with approximately 5–10 years of professional experience to join our team.
This position is ideal for an engineer who has developed a strong technical foundation and is ready to take greater ownership of projects, client relationships, project coordination, and the development of less-experienced team members.
The Civil Engineer will work on a variety of public and private projects involving land development, site planning, infrastructure, utilities, grading, drainage, and stormwater management.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include:
- Preparing and overseeing civil and site development plans for public and private projects
- Managing portions of projects from initial planning through design, permitting, and construction
- Residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional site planning
- Design of public and private utility systems
- Site grading and drainage design
- Storm sewer and stormwater management design
- Water main and sanitary sewer design
- Soil erosion and sediment control design
- Floodplain analysis and related engineering studies
- Reviewing plans, calculations, specifications, and technical documents for accuracy and quality
- Coordinating with clients, municipalities, agencies, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams
- Assisting with permitting, agency reviews, and responses to technical comments
- Managing project schedules, priorities, and deliverables
- Supporting project budgeting and monitoring project performance
- Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and design staff
- Participating in client development, proposal preparation, and business development activities
Qualifications
Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and approximately 5–10 years of relevant professional experience.
The successful candidate should demonstrate strong technical ability, professional judgment, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining high standards for quality and client service.
Preferred qualifications include:
- 5–10 years of civil engineering experience
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Experience with land development, site design, grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater management
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local engineering requirements, codes, and standards
- Experience coordinating projects with municipalities and regulatory agencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, technical staff, contractors, government representatives, and management
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
- Experience reviewing and providing direction on the work of junior engineers or technical staff
- Willingness to participate in client relationships, proposals, networking, and business development
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
Compensation and Benefits
We offer competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, professional licensure, and demonstrated ability to manage projects and client relationships.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Profit sharing
- Bonus program
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
This position offers an opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer to continue building technical expertise while expanding into project leadership, client management, mentoring, and increased responsibility within the organization.
Pay: $70,800.00 - $99,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
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