Civil Engineer - Commercial Site Design

Department: Civil/Municipal • Location: Columbus, OH

About the role

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people-focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm offering civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying, and construction support. Our team of 650+ professionals delivers integrated planning, design, engineering, and construction solutions. This position supports commercial site development and provides exposure to public and private projects—including industrial, residential, energy, and water/wastewater developments—throughout the Midwest.

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 required; 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
• 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

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance with HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Catalytic Coaching: Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities

Pay

$80,000 – $100,000 per year