Professional Civil Engineer

Blue Signal Search · Grand Rapids, Michigan

FULL TIME

Job Description

Location

On-site in Grand Rapids, MI or Scottsdale, AZ

Our client, a growing organization in the architecture and engineering industry, is seeking a Professional Civil Engineer to help shape the future of land development and infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional who enjoys taking ownership of complex designs, solving technical challenges, and making a lasting impact on the communities they serve. With opportunities to influence project outcomes, collaborate with talented professionals, and mentor emerging engineers, this position offers a rewarding combination of technical leadership, professional autonomy, and career development.

This Role Offers

Opportunity to contribute to diverse land development and infrastructure projects with meaningful community impact.

Strong emphasis on professional growth, technical development, and knowledge sharing.

Collaborative environment where experienced engineers have the autonomy to influence design decisions.

Exposure to projects spanning multiple engineering disciplines and regulatory jurisdictions.

Focus

Develop and refine civil engineering solutions for commercial, residential, and municipal site development, including grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater systems, and transportation-related improvements.

Take ownership of technical design activities, ensuring engineering plans, calculations, and supporting documentation meet project objectives.

Evaluate engineering challenges, recommend practical solutions, and maintain consistency with applicable design standards.

Partner with project stakeholders, permitting authorities, and construction teams to coordinate technical requirements and facilitate project approvals.

Support project planning by monitoring engineering deliverables, identifying potential obstacles, and helping maintain design schedules.

Review construction documentation, address field-related engineering questions, and participate in site evaluations when necessary.

Provide technical feedback and mentorship to junior engineers and design professionals while promoting high-quality engineering practices.

Skill Set

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution and an active Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, ideally involving land development, site engineering, or public infrastructure.

Proven ability to independently prepare, evaluate, and approve technical designs, engineering calculations, and construction documentation.

Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, related computer-aided design software, Microsoft Office applications, and Bluebeam.

Working knowledge of civil engineering regulations, permitting processes, construction standards, and applicable municipal requirements.

Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities, with experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and managing competing project priorities.

Valid driver's license and willingness to travel periodically to project sites, client meetings, and regulatory offices.

About Blue Signal

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Company	Blue Signal Search
Location	Grand Rapids, Michigan
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Engineering professionals (excluding electrotechnology)

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Professional Civil Engineer

Job Description

Location

Exposure to projects spanning multiple engineering disciplines and regulatory jurisdictions.Focus

Provide technical feedback and mentorship to junior engineers and design professionals while promoting high-quality engineering practices.Skill Set

Valid driver's license and willingness to travel periodically to project sites, client meetings, and regulatory offices.About Blue Signal

Exposure to projects spanning multiple engineering disciplines and regulatory jurisdictions.

Focus

Provide technical feedback and mentorship to junior engineers and design professionals while promoting high-quality engineering practices.

Skill Set

Valid driver's license and willingness to travel periodically to project sites, client meetings, and regulatory offices.

About Blue Signal