Civil Engineer - Mobility Specialist

SmithGroup is an award-winning, multinational integrated design firm with a team of 1,300 experts across 19 offices in the U.S. and China. We employ research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Our specialists develop beautiful, sustainable, future-focused solutions for healthcare providers, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces. We are deeply committed to our promise to Design a Better Future - for our clients, communities and employees. Are you ready to help us get there?
The Ann Arbor office of SmithGroup is looking for a Civil Engineer - Mobility Specialist to join our team. SmithGroup has been named one of Southeast Michigan's Top Workplaces by the Detroit Free Press for 10 consecutive years!
Working with us, you will:

• Be a collaborative team member, using your multimodal engineering expertise to shape and guide the development of complex projects from concept to final design that range from complete streets and urban trails to urban design, mixed-use development, and campus planning projects.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of planning and design professionals from SmithGroup offices across the country.
• Serve as lead project Civil Engineer ensuring that the technical aspects of the project meet quality expectations while complementing the design intent.
• Collaborate with other Civil Engineers, site design professionals and permitting specialists as well as architects and building engineers.
• Serve as Project Manager on assigned projects including large multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Engage with Marketing, Business Development, and other disciplines to effectively market our services in our growing mobility practice, including involvement in the preparation of qualification and proposal packages, interview materials and technical proposals as well as participate in thought leadership opportunities.
• Assist in fostering relationships both current and prospective clients.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist teams in profitably delivering design excellence and client satisfaction.
• Prepare concepts, design development and construction documents on mobility projects.
• Perform site reviews, construction site visits, coordinate all aspects of Construction Administration.
• Make presentations of planning and design ideas to clients, community groups, and professional organizations.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in the mobility field.
• Experience in leading or managing project teams.
• Expertise in multi-modal corridor design principles and methods - especially related to active transportation infrastructure.
• Professional Registration (PE) required.

• High proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D programs; stormwater modeling experience a plus

• Desire to think innovatively and creatively - to use mobility expertise to help guide and inform design solutions through implementation within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with sustainable and green infrastructure design. ENV SP or LEED AP a plus.
• Ability to multi-task under rigid deadlines.

SmithGroup offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package, including 401(k) and wellbeing resources. We promote a healthy work/life balance for our staff which includes an alternative work schedule that provides employees with an additional 15 days off per year (usually Fridays), as well as hybrid options that give our team flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed. We also offer paid time off that is immediately available to new hires, 8 paid federal holidays, and parental leave benefits.