Project Engineer

Position Summary

Spicer Group is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Transportation Highway & Roadway Technical Service Group. This Project Engineer will produce designs for a variety of transportation infrastructure projects including major highways, roadways, and a variety of related infrastructure. They will play an essential role by joining our highly skilled and experienced team of Transportation Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Technicians to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and development of transportation infrastructure projects, including major highways, roadways, and a variety of related infrastructure
• Coordinate with design teams to prepare and develop engineering plans, specifications, and technical calculations
• Utilize engineering software tools such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D and MicroStation/ORD to develop project designs and provide technical expertise for design modeling
• Apply advanced knowledge in transportation roadway design to develop creative, efficient solutions
• Use critical thinking skills when encountering complex problems within plan sets involving roads, drainage, traffic, signing, pavement markings, sidewalk ramps, curbs, traffic maintenance and more that need resolving
• Provide technical guidance and support to Design Engineers, technical staff, and project team members
• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare project cost estimates
• Perform client construction site visits and inspections to monitor project progress and ensure compliance with design specifications, standards, and regulations throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and engineers to ensure project objectives are met
• Attend client and project meetings
• Work closely with Project Managers on project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
• Prioritize tasks and display accountability to the project team to deliver high quality projects
• Assist marketing team with generating a project proposal

Physical Presence

The physical presence is an essential function of this job.

Preferred Experience & Licensure

• Minimum 4 years of civil engineering experience
• 2+ years of experience in transportation roadway infrastructure projects
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Michigan
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, MicroStation/ORD, and Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) license within a year of being hired

Company Information

Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company with offices in Saginaw, St. Johns, Manistee, Traverse City, Dundee, Byron Center, East Lansing, Standish, Bingham Farms, and Cumming and Dawsonville, Georgia. We are committed to our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, health, dental, and vision insurance options, a 401(k) match program, paid holidays, sick and vacation days, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, and professional development opportunities. We also host employee appreciation events throughout the year. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled