Sr. Civil Engineer - Municipal Services

Job Description

Job Description

About Clark Dietz

With offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin, Clark Dietz, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We are recognized leaders in transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical and construction engineering. We succeed Together and believe that an inclusive workplace builds stronger teams and better solutions for our clients and communities. Our culture promotes innovation, and professional growth through collaboration, mentoring and Communities of Practice.

We’re seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Civil Engineer to join our growing team in Michigan and help lead the expansion of our municipal services practice. This is a key leadership position that offers the opportunity to work directly with clients, manage a variety of infrastructure projects, and play a pivotal role in business development across the state.

• Serves as a trusted advisor for municipal clients and provides guidance on project planning, development, and budgeting.
• Assists clients with identifying and applying for funding and obtaining necessary permits at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Teams with marketing and MI leadership to identify opportunities with prospects and existing clients to pursue civil/environmental engineering projects in the MI region.
• Collaborates with technical staff throughout the company to provide a wide range of services and solutions to public sector clients in MI.
• Develops project approach, schedule, and budget; negotiate scope and fee and any contract amendments with client.
• Develops high level design criteria and project work plan (PWP) for engineering projects.
• Leads the project team and coordinates/manages tasks with other engineers, designers, and construction staff.
• Conducts project team coordination meetings and serves as the point of contact for the client on all project-related matters; ensures QA/AC processes are implemented.
• Accountable for project performance and project deliverables; manages scope creep and takes corrective action as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and MI PE license are required.
• 15+ years of broad-based experience as a civil engineer with a focus on selling and managing municipal engineering projects.
• Experience working with municipal government and serving in an advisory role for capital budgeting, project development, and deliverables.
• Technical experience with the planning, design and construction of local roads, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and drainage projects.
• Experience with project management functions including project scoping, schedule, budget development and QA/QC.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop client relationships, market new business, make public presentations and write technical reports.
• Knowledgeable with civil/environmental design and modeling tools including one or more of the following: AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Arc GIS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HEC-GeoRAS, XP-SWMM.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to client and project sites as needed.

• Starting salary range: $114,483 - $160,576 + hiring bonus + annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package plus 401(k) & ESOP with unlimited company match.
• Flexible hybrid schedule with work-from-home options.
• Support for licensure, education, and career development.
• Opportunity for ownership in a thriving, employee-centric firm.

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Clark Dietz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.