Civil Project Engineer

Civil Project Engineer

• Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

Department: Civil/Municipal

• Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbus, OH

• Reporting To: Mike McAvoy

Description

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions to our clients from our offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Alabama.

Due to MSG's continued growth in our Civil/Municipal Division, a new opening is available for a Project Engineer in Columbus, OH!

Key Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with licensed design professionals assisting with the design and preparation of a variety of public and private development projects, including commercial, industrial, residential, energy, water/waste water and community projects throughout the Midwest. 
• Coordinate with fellow MSG staff across a variety of service sectors including: Surveying, Geotechnical, Environmental, Structural, Traffic, Transportation, Site Construction, etc.
• Perform and check various design calculations and performing various tasks as they relate to preparing a design package. 
•  Preparing front end feasibility documents, due diligence reports and zoning studies, project development, storm water modeling and design, cost estimates and detailed design plans. 

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

•  Practical experience in design and plan preparation of site development projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture or related engineering field
• EI certification in the state of Ohio, with the ability to obtain PE or PLA certification within 6 to 12 months.
• Experience with researching and applying various agency design standards to civil engineering projects to successfully achieve approvals.
•  Ability to apply guidelines and specifications. (i.e., City of Columbus and surrounding counties, ODOT, and etc.)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D grading and pipe networks as well as plan set preparation required.
• Proficiency in independent preparation of Hydraulic/Hydrologic reports is preferred.
• Roadway design and survey experience are a plus.
• Utility design or utility field inspection experience a plus.
• The ability to engage reviewing agencies while preparing technical designs and addressing comments is a critical part of our process.
• The ideal candidate will be comfortable communicating and coordinating with review agencies.

Pay & Benefits

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.

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