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OHM Advisors

Senior Project Engineer - Site Design

OHM Advisors, Livonia, MI


Hiring in Livonia, Michigan

What You'll Contribute to OHM Advisors

Passionate civil engineers with experience, high standards, and an aptitude for mentoring are far too rare. We are looking for that person to join our team!

As part of our Site Design group, you would be joining a dynamic team of professionals who use their land development skills to Advance Communities.

We are looking for new team members who:

  • Are life-long learners.
  • Take pride in their community and work to improve where they live, work and play.
  • Have a passion for sustainability and protection of natural resources.
  • Thrive in a collaborative and engaging team.
  • Hold themselves to high standard of quality engineering.
  • Bring ideas and solutions to problems and get excited about new opportunities to contribute.


Your Responsibilities

Project Management:

  • Lead civil design for site development, water resources, and multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Work with the Project Manager to initiate and execute projects from proposal to completion.
  • Achieve project success, adhering to work plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Oversee design team and ensure quality and efficiency.


Technical Expertise:

  • Plan, layout, and refine construction/redevelopment sites.
  • Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Oversee stormwater management systems, green infrastructure, and conveyance.
  • Interface with regulators and secure project approvals.
  • Collaborate with design and field teams to ensure smooth construction.
  • Direct public bidding process and manage contractor relationships.
  • Ensure designs meet all regulatory standards and best practices.
  • Bring innovative solutions to client communities.
  • Tailor deliverables to each community's specific needs.


Teamwork and Leadership:

  • Work collaboratively with architects, engineers, planners, and technicians.
  • Mentor less experienced staff and contribute to organizational growth.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.


Advancement Opportunities:

  • Gain experience in diverse projects and advance your career within the organization.
  • Multiple paths for advancement exist, including technical expertise, project management, team leadership, and client relations/business development.
  • The option to work hybrid or remote is at managers discretion and subject to the needs of the project.


What You'll Need to Succeed

  • PE license is required.
  • Design experience, such as site grading including ADA compliance, water main, sanitary sewer, parking lots, site balancing, roads, pathways, and stormwater systems, are a requirement.
  • Experience preparing construction documents including plan drawings, specifications, bid documents, and cost opinions
  • Ability to successfully engage and comply with the requirements set forth by governmental agencies on behalf of the client.
  • Experience with state agencies and/or DOT specifications are a plus.
  • Must be able to work well with clients, staff, regulators, elected officials, contractors, and consultants.


Come work for OHM Advisors, the community advancement firm.

With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse, 650+ member team works collaboratively across multiple service areas including, transportation, municipal, planning, survey, and construction engineering to create better places for people.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward-advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

Your Team

As a trusted member of OHM Advisors' you will join a growing, mission-driven team of innovative thinkers who collaborate daily, using our combined gifts and talents to continually advance the communities we serve.

Growth at OHM Advisors

Advancement isn't just for our clients. We're committed to moving our team forward, too. At OHM Advisors, you'll enjoy challenging, meaningful work at a growing company creating innovative solutions for forward-thinking clients. But there's not just cool work on big projects. You'll be empowered to create your own career path in a culture that supports your individual professional development goals and encourages your pursuits through continued opportunities for growth. Read about some of our opportunities for career growth and enrichmenton our website.

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

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