About the Position
SIGNING BONUS AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
You can work from our Rochester Hills, Detroit, or Grand Rapids office. If you live more than 120 miles from these offices, we offer relocation assistance.
SUMMARY
Spalding DeDecker is an employee-owned surveying, planning, and civil engineering firm of 130+ employees. We are celebrating 68 years in business – because of our employees. 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 each of their abilities will take them!
Spalding DeDecker is seeking Project Engineers/Senior Designers to join our two offices noted above. 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 experienced in land development projects, sustainable design, utility design, and stormwater management design. The ideal candidate is experienced with the unique requirements of design and permitting for development projects, including schools and other institutional projects, and commercial/retail projects.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of design experience on land development projects
- K-12 site design experience a plus (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:
- Leads a team in the preparation of project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
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
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
Education: Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience: Civil engineering: 5 years (Required)
Language: English (Required)
License/Certification: professional engineering license (Preferred)
Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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.