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Design Engineer - Surface Water - MI

Spicer Group54 open roles

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East Lansing MI
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13.4% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Spicer Group postings stay open a median of 8 days.

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  2. 4.6%3 days
  3. 13.4%7 days
  4. 21.6%14 days
  5. 36.2%30 days
  6. 59.0%60 days
This job: posted 34 days ago

Spicer Group median: 8 days open

The posting

DESIGN ENGINEER

WATER RESOURCES / SURFACE WATER SERVICE LINE

POSITION SUMMARY

Spicer Group is seeking a motivated Design Engineer to join our Water Resources / Surface Water Service Line. This position will support engineering projects by assisting with the preparation of design plans, specifications, permit applications, calculations, cost estimates, and supporting project documentation. The Design Engineer will apply standard engineering practices and techniques while developing professional knowledge in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, surface water design, and related project delivery. This role may also utilize software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS to support studies, modeling, drafting, and project design efforts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and able to work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and project teams to deliver quality solutions for clients.

THE COMPANY

Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. With offices in Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia, Spicer Group continues to expand its geographic footprint. We are committed to providing our teams with technical support throughout these offices to continually build upon our success year after year. Spicer Group is committed to maintaining its tightly held private ownership, with no interest in selling to larger AEC firms. This commitment provides significant ownership opportunities for high performers and people that uphold our core values and build successful teams. Spicer Group was given the prestigious Firm of the Year Award for 2025, recognized by ACEC.

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 Pay
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
  • 401(k)-match program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick and Vacation Days
  • Profit Sharing
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development
  • Excellent Working Conditions
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Fitness Reimbursement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform assignments designed to develop professional knowledge and abilities requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks
  • Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives
  • Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer
  • Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes
  • Assists in the preparation of design plans, specifications, supporting documents, and permit applications for projects
  • Assists in the preparation of calculations, quantities, cost estimates and other supporting documentation for projects
  • Assists in the preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic calculations
  • Utilizes computer software to analyze hydrologic and hydraulic studies, including, but not limited to, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and SWMM
  • May perform plan drafting using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS software
  • May direct and review the work of Technicians
  • May serve as an onsite project representative on a construction site

Physical presence is an essential function of this role. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a reasonable assignment to the position.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
  • Familiarity with basic engineering principles, codes, and standards
  • Ability to perform basic engineering calculations under supervision
  • Basic understanding of project documentation and deliverables
  • Strong willingness to learn and accept feedback
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 0 to 3 years of experience working in an engineering field
  • Ability to obtain Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
  • Proficient in engineering, design, modeling, and analysis tools
  • Ability to prepare drawings, specs, and calculations with minimal supervision
  • Capable of coordinating with drafters, other engineers, and consultants to produce quality deliverables
  • Ability to independently handle small design tasks or portions of large projects
  • Ability to effectively lead and direct a team of technicians and/or designers
  • Experience using HEC-RAS, and SWMM modeling software
  • Experience using ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro software

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at www.spicergroup.com. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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