Senior Civil Engineer - Birmingham

Description Giffels Webster has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Oakland County office located in Birmingham, Michigan. As a Senior Engineer you will work with municipalities aimed at enhancing the quality of life in southeast Michigan. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work independently on various engineering projects and assist a wide variety of client types from local municipalities, county governments, and road agencies.

You will work in a team environment led by a Project Manager/Senior Project Manager on a variety of tasks. Typical responsibilities include: Geometrics Grading Pavement design Soil erosion and sediment control Utility (storm sanitary and water) design Stormwater management Traffic plans Details Record drawings and specifications Prepare permit applications and cost estimates Attend meetings Conduct field visits Perform construction administration tasks What we offer: Competitive Salaries Medical/Vision/Dental insurance Health Savings Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Short-term and long-term disability 401(k) with company match Paid time off: Vacation, Sick time, Holidays, Birthday Paid Parental Leave Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement Programs Employee Assistance Program Referral Bonus Program In-person collaboration and mentoring are paramount to the success of this position.

With experience and the approval of your supervisor, you could earn the ability to work a hybrid schedule, up to two days per week remotely and three days in the office.

About us

Come join our flexible and dedicated team, which was voted one of the Top Workplaces to work for seven years in a row (2017-2023) by the Detroit Free Press and most recently a Best Places to Work by Crain's Detroit in 2024, 2025 and 2026. Giffels Webster has a strong commitment to using multi-disciplinary approaches to making communities better.

We are seeking team members who support context-sensitive solutions to project and client needs. If you are looking to put your skills to work with a highly motivated and qualified team, we want to hear from you! Giffels Webster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age disability, veteran or any other legally protected status.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Only direct applicants will be accepted, unless a placement agreement is in place. If no placement agreement is in place at time of candidate submission, no fee will be due and no fee will be paid. Please do not forward resumes to our team members, partners or any company location.

Requirements

You have an engineering degree from an ABET accredited university or equivalent amount of applicable experience. At least 5 years of Civil Engineering experience Must have experience in AutoCAD software Exposure to Municipal and/or Private Development projects Preferred qualifications: PE licensure in Michigan (or seeking to obtain) Experience in Civil3D Experience with water and sanitary design Experience working with MDOT Local Agency Programs