The Role
Designs commercial, municipal, industrial, educational, and residential civil engineering projects from studies and preliminary design through permitting and construction oversight. Serves as primary designer, prepares cost estimates, construction plans, contract documents, and material specifications, interprets regulations, reviews work for technical issues, resolves workload concerns with project managers, and delivers projects on schedule.
Summary Generated by Built In
Design Engineer – Kalamazoo, Michigan
DISHER is currently partnering with a Civil Engineering and Surveying firm that provides architects, owners, developers, and municipalities with a defined, responsive solution. Their goal is to leave a positive, permanent impact on their clients and the communities in which they work and live and create an environment where the team can build a rewarding career.
What it’s like to work here:
This company operates under core values of unwavering integrity, prioritizing people, deliberately detailed, complete ownership, simplicity, and continuous improvement. They strive to make the office a relaxed and welcoming environment where you can exceed professionally, give back to the community, and know your work is making a difference.
What you'll get to do:
- Civil engineering design of commercial, municipal, industrial, education and residential projects including studies, preliminary and final design, permitting, and construction oversight.
- Serve as primary designer on projects and work closely with project manager to assist with various aspects of projects, including preparation of preliminary and final cost estimates, construction plans, contract documents, material specifications.
- Meet regularly with Project Manager to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues.
- Review work in progress to anticipate technical problems
- Interpret statutes and regulations.
- Responsible for meeting project deadlines, as defined by Project Manager.
- Work collaboratively to meet project milestones.
What will make you successful:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
- Michigan Civil Engineering, P.E. preferred.
- 5+ years of related experience is desired.
- Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering and surveying.
- Experience with the study, planning, and design of commercial, municipal, education, industrial, and residential projects.
- Knowledge of municipal government practices and regulations.
- Valid driver’s license.
- AutoCAD Civil 3D experience preferred.
- Strong work ethic.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of related experience
- Extensive knowledge of civil engineering and surveying principles and practices
- Experience designing commercial, municipal, educational, industrial, and residential projects
- Knowledge of municipal government practices and regulations
- Valid driver’s license
- Michigan Civil Engineering P.E. license
- AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
- Strong work ethic
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The Company
What We Do
DISHER is a professional engineering services and product development company. They provide innovation and design, product development, and manufacturing support services to Fortune 500 companies, suppliers, and independent inventors. Additionally, the company offers staffing and consulting services, helping clients across various industries including medical device, automotive, and aerospace turn ambitious projects into completed realities.
