About the Position
SIGNING BONUS AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
You will work from our Rochester Hills office. If you live more than 120 miles from this office, we offer relocation assistance.
SUMMARY
Spalding DeDecker is an employee-owned surveying, planning, and civil engineering firm of 170+ employees. We are celebrating 70+ years in business because of our employees and the service we provide to our clients. We hire skilled, professional, and innovative individuals who will add expertise and integrity to our team, and we provide an exemplary place to work. We are a dynamic organization that believes in rewarding strong performance; each member of our team can grow as far as each of their abilities will take them!
Spalding DeDecker is seeking Project Engineers/Senior Designers to join our Rochester Hills office as part of our Land Development Department. In this position, the Project Engineer/Senior Designer leads the technical design for an interdisciplinary team of civil engineers, project planners, and CAD designers. This position reports directly to the Director of the Land Development Department. Candidates should be engineers or designers with a high technical competency, with specific experience working on land development projects that will include sustainable design, utility design, grading plans, and stormwater management design. The ideal candidate is experienced with the unique requirements of design and permitting for development projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred but not required)
- Minimum 3 years of design experience on land development projects
- Minimum 5 years of civil engineering experience (Required)
- Professional engineering license (Preferred but not required)
- K-12 site design experience (Preferred but not required)
- Proficiency with Civil 3D and Office 360 products (Excel, Word, etc.)
Typical Duties
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Involved in the preparation of project drawings, calculations, and specifications, and will direct others on these items
- Prepares engineering analysis, design, calculations, and reports
- Evaluates land use and zoning requirements and is familiar with zoning ordinances and site plan approval processes.
- Prepares permit applications and is responsible for working through agency review processes and obtaining approvals.
- Makes occasional site visits during the construction phase of the work to assess progress and quality of construction.
- Works with dynamic design teams, including the owner/developer, architects, landscape architects, engineering trades, and contractors.
- Provides mentorship and training for junior staff
Work Environment / Physical Demands
Individuals must be willing to:
- Work in an office environment
- Attend client meetings and travel by car and/or plane if the project requires it
- Perform project site visits
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Other Details
Job Type: Full-time, hybrid with three days per week required in the office after completion of probation period.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Signing bonus
Language: English (Required)
Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: Rochester Hills office (hybrid program with 3 days required in the office after probationary period)
Two Ways To Apply
Qualified candidates should forward resumes via the form below or send via email (SDACareers@sda-eng.com)
If emailing, please include the position(s) applying for in the subject line.
Please – NO telephone calls. Thank you.
Spalding DeDecker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage minority applicants to ensure a diverse and well-balanced workforce.
Spalding DeDecker is a drug-free workplace. All employees participate in pre-employment, annual, and random screening for illicit drugs and alcohol.