Civil Engineering Team Lead (PE)

Job Description

Job Description

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, West Virginia and Alabama. 

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Engineering Team Lead to guide a group of engineers in delivering high-quality design solutions for a variety of commercial, industrial, energy, water/wastewater, and community projects throughout the Midwest. This leadership role requires a proactive individual with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of civil engineers and designers, overseeing day-to-day project execution and team performance.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams across multiple disciplines including Surveying, Geotechnical, Structural, Traffic, Transportation, and Environmental Engineering.
• Oversee and review the development of construction documents, including plan sets, specifications, and bid packages.
• Manage complete site civil design for private development projects, including site layout, grading, utility and SWPP plans.
• Oversee preparation of feasibility studies, due diligence reports, zoning analyses, stormwater modeling and design, cost estimates, and detailed engineering plans.
• Perform and review design calculations, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Lead communication with clients and reviewing agencies to resolve comments and ensure smooth project approvals.
• Foster a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• PE license in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania or Indiana required
• 8+ years of experience in civil engineering, including experience in a leadership or supervisory role. 
• Strong knowledge of Ten States Standards and/or Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) specifications preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D required.
• Proven experience in independent preparation of stormwater management reports and designs.
• Solid understanding of design and plan preparation for site development projects.
• Experience with roadway design and survey coordination is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to guide junior staff and engage effectively with stakeholders.

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.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. #LI-BP1