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OHM Advisors

Civil Engineer - Site Design

OHM Advisors, Livonia, MI


Come to work for OHM Advisors, the community advancement firm.

With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse team of 700+ member team works collaboratively across multiple service areas including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying and construction engineering.

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.

What You'll Contribute to OHM Advisors

We are seeking a passionate civil engineer with a proven track record and a commitment to excellence. As a member of our Site Design team, you will join a dynamic group dedicated to advancing communities through exceptional land development. The ideal candidate is a lifelong learner who thrives in a collaborative environment, values sustainability, and has a strong desire to make a positive impact on their community. If you possess a high standard of quality engineering, a passion for problem-solving, and a drive for innovation, we invite you to join our team.

Your Responsibilities

Technical Expertise:
  • Plan, layout, and refine construction/redevelopment sites.
  • Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • 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.
  • Achieve project success, adhering to work plans, schedules, and budgets.

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.
  • Collaborate with design and field teams to ensure smooth construction.
  • Interface with regulators and secure project approvals.
  • Work with the Project Manager to initiate and execute projects from proposal to completion.

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.

Requirements

Education, Experience, & Licensure:
  • 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.
  • Experience with state agencies and/or DOT specifications are a plus.

Technical Skills:
  • Ability to successfully engage and comply with the requirements set forth by governmental agencies on behalf of the client.
  • Must be able to work well with clients, staff, regulators, elected officials, contractors, and consultants.

What we offer

Our staff is our greatest asset. We continuously strive to provide tools, mentorship, and resources to help foster a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits:
  • Company Profit Sharing
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
  • Paid professional association membership
  • Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
  • Volunteer Service Leave
  • 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • Short & Long-Term Disability Options

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs:
  • Voluntary Wellness Program
  • OHM Grad School
  • OHM University

You can read more about each of these programs on 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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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)