Project Engineer

PROJECT ENGINEERPosition SummarySpicer Group is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Transportation Highway & Roadway Technical Service Group. This Project Engineer will be responsible for producing designs for a variety of transportation infrastructure projects including major highways, roadways, and a variety of related infrastructure. This Project Engineer 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. They’ll be tasked with the opportunity to utilize their technical expertise by conducting feasibility studies, project cost estimates, creating and preparing engineering plans, specifications, and technical calculations. Additionally, they can expect to visit client construction sites, attend client and project meetings, and perform project research to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.The CompanySpicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. We have offices in Saginaw, St. Johns, Manistee, Traverse City, Dundee, Byron Center, East Lansing, Standish, Bingham Farms, and Cumming and Dawsonville, Georgia.Spicer Group prides itself on 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 are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values.Spicer Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our respect and commitment for our employees, their contributions, professional goals, and personal goals. This includes, but is not limited to:Competitive PayHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options401(k)-match programPaid HolidaysSick and Vacation DaysProfit SharingTuition ReimbursementProfessional DevelopmentExcellent Working ConditionsWork-Life BalanceFitness ReimbursementIn addition to our benefits package, we host employee appreciation events throughout the year as a thank you to all our employees’ hard work and dedication!Key ResponsibilitiesLead and contribute to the design and development of transportation infrastructure projects, including major highways, roadways, and a variety of related infrastructureCoordinate 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 modelingApply advanced knowledge in transportation roadway design to develop creative, efficient solutionsUse 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 resolvingProvide technical guidance and support to Design Engineers, technical staff, and project team membersConduct feasibility studies and prepare project cost estimatesPerform client construction site visits and inspections to monitor project progress and ensure compliance with design specifications, standards, and regulations throughout the project lifecycleCollaborate with clients, contractors, and engineers to ensure project objectives are metAttend client and project meetingsWork closely with Project Managers on project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure projects are completed on time and within budgetPrioritize tasks and displays accountability to the project team to deliver high quality projectsAssist marketing team with generating a project proposalPhysical presence is an essential function of this job.The list of specific duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a logical assignment to the position.Preferred Experience & LicensureMinimum 4 years of civil engineering experience2+ years of experience in transportation roadway infrastructure projectsLicensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Michigan Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, MicroStation/ORD, and Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively with clientsPosition RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related fieldAbility to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) license within a year of being hiredFOR MORE INFORMATIONFor more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at www.spicergroup.com. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled