Lead Civil Enginer

Lead Civil Enginer Department: Civil/Municipal Employment Type: Full Time Location: Canton, MI Reporting To: Tim Walther 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 more than 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions. Due to continued growth, The Mannik & Smith Group (MSG) is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to join our team in Canton, Michigan . This is a key technical leadership role supporting a wide range of commercial, industrial, energy, water/wastewater, and community development projects across the Midwest. In this role, you’ll serve as a technical expert and mentor, working closely with other licensed engineers and multidisciplinary teams to lead project design, guide junior staff, and ensure high-quality deliverables from concept through permitting and construction documentation. Key Responsibilities Lead and support the design and preparation of complex civil engineering projects , including commercial, industrial, energy, and community developments Prepare and review engineering calculations, design packages, and construction documents Develop feasibility studies, due diligence reports, zoning studies, cost estimates, and detailed design plans Provide technical oversight for stormwater modeling, drainage design, earthwork modeling, utility routing, and pavement design Ensure quality control for detention systems, open/closed drainage, BMPs, and site grading Manage project permitting and agency coordination with local, state, and federal entities Coordinate with internal MSG teams including Surveying, Geotechnical, Environmental, Structural, Traffic, Transportation, and Construction Services Mentor and support junior engineers and designers, providing technical guidance and plan reviews Collaborate with project managers and clients to ensure schedules, budgets, and technical standards are met Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program PE license required (or demonstrated ability to obtain within 6 months of hire) Extensive experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D Strong background in detailed plan preparation and site development design , including: Stormwater modeling (detention, open/closed systems, BMPs) Utility routing (gas, water, electric, etc.) Earthwork modeling and calculation verification Pavement design and grading Experience with project permitting and agency approvals Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment Benefits 401(k) w/ company match Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life Flexible schedule Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work! 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mannik Smith Group