Civil Engineer – Commercial Site Design
Mannik Smith Group, Detroit, MI, United States
Civil Engineer – Commercial Site Design
Application Deadline: 31 July 2026
Department: Civil/Municipal
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Detroit, MI
Reporting To: Mike McAvoy
Description
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions to our clients from our offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Alabama.
Due to continued growth within MSG’s Civil/Municipal Division, we are seeking a Civil Project Engineer to join our Columbus, Ohio team. This role focuses on commercial site development while offering exposure to a wide range of public and private projects including industrial, residential, energy, and water/wastewater developments throughout the Midwest.
You’ll work closely with licensed engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects from feasibility and permitting through final design and construction documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Support licensed engineers in the design and preparation of commercial and site development projects
Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical designs, and construction document packages
Develop feasibility studies, due diligence reports, zoning studies, and early‑stage planning documents
Perform stormwater modeling, hydraulic/hydrologic analysis, and drainage design
Prepare cost estimates and detailed design plans for commercial and mixed‑use developments
Coordinate with internal MSG teams including Surveying, Geotechnical, Environmental, Structural, Traffic, Transportation, and Construction Services
Apply agency standards and design criteria to support permitting and project approvals
Engage with reviewing agencies to address comments and guide projects through approvals
Support projects from conceptual design through construction documentation
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or a related field
EI certification in the State of Ohio required , with ability to obtain PE or PLA within 6–12 months
Practical experience in site development design and plan preparation
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D including grading, pipe networks, and plan set development
Experience applying municipal, county, and state design standards
(City of Columbus, surrounding counties, ODOT, etc.)
Experience preparing Hydraulic/Hydrologic reports strongly preferred
Roadway design and survey experience a plus
Utility design or utility field inspection experience a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable coordinating with reviewing agencies, municipalities, and internal project teams
Pay & Benefits
401(k) w/ company match
Health insurance
Health savings account
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.
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Application Deadline: 31 July 2026
Department: Civil/Municipal
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Detroit, MI
Reporting To: Mike McAvoy
Description
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions to our clients from our offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Alabama.
Due to continued growth within MSG’s Civil/Municipal Division, we are seeking a Civil Project Engineer to join our Columbus, Ohio team. This role focuses on commercial site development while offering exposure to a wide range of public and private projects including industrial, residential, energy, and water/wastewater developments throughout the Midwest.
You’ll work closely with licensed engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects from feasibility and permitting through final design and construction documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Support licensed engineers in the design and preparation of commercial and site development projects
Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical designs, and construction document packages
Develop feasibility studies, due diligence reports, zoning studies, and early‑stage planning documents
Perform stormwater modeling, hydraulic/hydrologic analysis, and drainage design
Prepare cost estimates and detailed design plans for commercial and mixed‑use developments
Coordinate with internal MSG teams including Surveying, Geotechnical, Environmental, Structural, Traffic, Transportation, and Construction Services
Apply agency standards and design criteria to support permitting and project approvals
Engage with reviewing agencies to address comments and guide projects through approvals
Support projects from conceptual design through construction documentation
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or a related field
EI certification in the State of Ohio required , with ability to obtain PE or PLA within 6–12 months
Practical experience in site development design and plan preparation
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D including grading, pipe networks, and plan set development
Experience applying municipal, county, and state design standards
(City of Columbus, surrounding counties, ODOT, etc.)
Experience preparing Hydraulic/Hydrologic reports strongly preferred
Roadway design and survey experience a plus
Utility design or utility field inspection experience a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable coordinating with reviewing agencies, municipalities, and internal project teams
Pay & Benefits
401(k) w/ company match
Health insurance
Health savings account
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.
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