Jobs · Michigan

Civil Engineer IV

Progressive Companies · Detroit, MI · 2 mo ago
Full-time

About the role

As a senior technical leader, you will guide complex civil engineering projects from conception through execution. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, act as a trusted technical subject matter expert, build strong client relationships, and translate complex needs into innovative, code-compliant solutions. You will also mentor others, strengthen team capabilities, and help identify opportunities that expand Progressive Companies' impact and business.

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative civil engineering designs and specifications for complex, multidisciplinary projects that advance Performance Based Design principles, regenerative strategies, and code compliance.
  • Establish advanced documentation standards and procedures in Revit and AutoCAD to promote consistency, accuracy, and alignment across engineering deliverables.
  • Lead cross-disciplinary project teams, communicating complex technical information clearly to clients, project partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers and Team Leads to develop and execute detailed plans for large-scale initiatives, coordinating complex scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical decisions.
  • Advise clients, internal leaders, and government agencies as a civil engineering subject matter expert, applying current regulations, industry trends, and best practices to reduce risk and strengthen outcomes.
  • Review complex technical documents and project deliverables for design accuracy, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, and lead field inspections to confirm construction aligns with design intent.
  • Mentor team members, lead lessons-learned and professional-development activities, and provide technical guidance that expands team capability and supports major strategic project decisions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.
  • Typically 20+ years of post-graduation professional engineering experience and/or 15+ years of professionally licensed experience.
  • Expert proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, along with proficiency using standard technology, software tools, and search engines.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits including an award-winning wellness program.
  • Hybrid work schedule and summer hours.
  • Profit-sharing and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
  • Continuing education, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
  • Paid service-learning hours and corporate sponsorship for community organizations and activities.

About the company

Progressive Companies is dedicated to human-centered, sustainable, and inclusive design practices. We embrace the AIA 2030 Commitment and a range of high-performance, restorative, and regenerative strategies to maximize positive impact in our industry. As an employee-owned firm, we foster a culture of excellence, creativity, and work-life integration. The firm is continually ranked as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®.

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