Civil Engineer – Commercial Site Design

Department: Civil/Municipal • Location: Toledo, OH • Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

About the role

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people-focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm offering 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 clients from 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.

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

Requirements

• 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.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing Hydraulic/Hydrologic reports
• Roadway design and survey experience
• Utility design or utility field inspection experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable coordinating with reviewing agencies, municipalities, and internal project teams

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement