Civil Engineer II
Job Summary
Hennessey Engineers is actively seeking a creative and talented Civil Engineer II for employment in our Southgate, MI, office. The Civil Engineer II – Municipal Engineering is a mid-level engineering position responsible for the design and production of municipal infrastructure projects. This role emphasizes hands-on technical design, preparation of construction documents, and advanced CAD production using Civil 3D or comparable platforms.
The ideal candidate possesses solid municipal engineering experience, robust technical design skills, and the ability to work independently while supporting project managers in delivering high-quality, constructible plans.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Design & Engineering
- Perform engineering design for municipal infrastructure projects, including:
- Roadways and local streets
- Water distribution systems
- Sanitary sewer systems
- Stormwater management and drainage systems
- Utility coordination and site development
- Prepare engineering calculations, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
- Develop grading plans, profiles, cross-sections, and utility layouts.
- Assist with hydraulic and hydrologic analyses.
- Ensure designs comply with local, state, and federal standards.
CAD Production & Documentation
- Develop and produce construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D (or equivalent).
- Create alignments, profiles, corridors, pipe networks, and grading surfaces.
- Maintain drawing organization consistent with company CAD standards.
- Perform plan revisions based on internal QA/QC reviews.
- Coordinate with survey data, GIS data, and field information for accurate plan development.
Project Support
- Support Project Managers with scheduling, budgeting, and technical coordination.
- Participate in client meetings and technical discussions.
- Assist with permit applications and regulatory submittals.
- Respond to contractor RFIs and assist with construction-phase services when required.