What are the responsibilities and job description for the Municipal Engineer position at Fishbeck?
Fishbeck is actively seeking a creative and talented Civil Engineer in our Lansing, MI office to help service our municipal clients. The qualified candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of professional experience working with communities from design through construction on a broad range of municipal projects. This position requires self-motivation, commitment to high-quality work performance, excelled planning and communication skills and the ability to work independently and with other staff in a project team environment.
Primary Functions
- Plan and design for water main, sanitary and storm sewer, and road projects for local municipalities.
- Perform design calculations, quantify bid items, develop cost estimates, execute CAD drafting, and prepare reports.
- Specify project-specific technical specifications, standard construction drawings, and Maintenance of Traffic.
- Assist in Bidding and Construction Phase Services on municipal projects including RFIs, shop drawing review, and as-built drawings.
- Work closely with other technical staff from all Fishbeck offices to assist in providing consulting engineering services from state and private universities, municipalities, and local development clients.
- Interact daily with project teams in a multi-discipline and multi-office environment.
Minimum Physical Requirements
Exposed to occasional lifting and carrying. Will have normal office working conditions and be required to sit and use a computer. Capable of traveling to and maneuvering around project sites for attending client and project meetings and site observations. Able to use various technical equipment for communication and documentation. Visual acuity is necessary to perform responsibilities.
Desired Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Biosystems Engineering
Desired Skills/Experience
- Licensed PE
- 4 years of experience with the design of water main, sanitary sewer, and road projects.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D software.
- Experience with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Construction and Material Specifications and MDOT's Local Agency Program is a plus.
- Excellent computer and communication skills.
What we offer
Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Wellness reimbursement and activities.
- Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development.
- Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules.
- 401(k), profit-sharing, and stock options (we're 100% employee-owned).
- And more!
About Fishbeck
Fishbeck is one of the premier professional consulting firms in the nation, with 15 regional offices and more than 600 employees. Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck's services and integrated project approach. We are a hands-on and design-orientated practice with the technical capabilities and understanding to take the largest projects from internal concept to completion. Our team of experts takes pride in our commitment to reliability in design, connection to our clients, and creativity at our core.
Fishbeck is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
