Civil Design Engineer

Civil Design Engineer

Who we are

NTH Consultants Ltd. (NTH) has been providing professional engineering consulting services to the energy community development industry transportation and water markets since 1968. From a small Detroitbased geotechnical engineering firm our company has grown into to a nationally recognized full service infrastructure and environmental consulting firm providing a wide range of services in civil design geotechnical engineering environmental engineering and facilities engineering. Those who join our team will see firsthand the impact they have on the environment public infrastructure renewable energy and community development efforts through exciting highprofile and challenging projects. Every day our staff solves problems and overcomes challenges that make an immediate difference to our clients and the people they serve.

A day in the life of a Civil Design Engineer at NTH

• Develop and prepare work plans and proposals for engineering services related to site/civil consultation and design including:

Defining the scope of field investigations and design effort

Preparing cost estimates and project schedules

Preparing delivering and discussing design and bid documents with clients

Managing project schedule and budget for various projects

• Prepare and review engineering analyses reports calculations contract documents designs and specifications for site/civil projects.
• Plan organize supervise and conduct field evaluations and field inspection programs as necessary.
• Assess feasibility and soundness of proposed site/civil features.
• Develop design details and specify appropriate construction materials.
• Coordinate construction quality control services conduct periodic site visits and review daily field reports prepared by others.
• Conduct preproposal preconstruction and construction progress meetings and prepare minutes of those meetings.
• Develop and present projectspecific or technical presentations to clients technical organizations and inhouse staff.
• Assist Project Manager(s) in managing Projects that require financial technical and administrative leadership and growing opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Partners with Project Managers & Project Directors to mitigate client concerns and communicate changes to scope schedule and budget.

What you will enjoy (the perks!

• Become an employee owner with us: company contributions to a qualified retirement plan through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• We believe in work life balance: Flexible and hybrid work schedules available.
• Generous PTO package and paid holidays.
• Participation in our total rewards program with competitive salaries and lowcost health plans.
• Cafeteria plan options for health dental vision plans and a 401K plan with a company match.
• Company paid employee assistance program for employees & families.
• Paid parental leave.
• Give back to the community through various volunteer events and fundraisers.
• Tuition reimbursement for our lifelong learners.
• Professional development opportunities & paid professional memberships.

• Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from a 4year accredited college or university. Masters Degree preferred but not required.
• Professional Registration is required.
• 7 years of demonstrated site development experience including site layout grading utility design pavement design permitting budgeting jurisdictional agency interaction and other related project activities.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience required Infrastructure Suite or MicroStation experience a Plus.
• Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling software experience preferred including proficient use with HECHMS SWMM Storm and Sanitary Analysis or others.
• Be willing and able to work on construction sites performing review activities.
• Understand and read design drawings.
• Previous experience with a consulting firm preferred.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills be able to work in a team environment and independently demonstrate teamoriented approach to problemsolving and have strong interpersonal skills for contact with clients and fellow engineers/professionals.
• Accuracy dependability and strong organizational skills.
• Time management skills ability to manage multiple projects at any given time and have ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in mentoring leading managing and developing junior staff.
• Ability to organize technical material into comprehensive drawings/specifications/reports and perform QA/QC reviews on work product.
• Project planning budgeting task delegation and management to ensure project is completed according to work plans.
• Project Administration including invoicing and collections.
• Develop and maintain professional business relationships with targeted new clients.
• Conduct periodic site / client visits project and business development meetings.
• Assist in developing business strategies and action plans for creating growth opportunities.
• Work with Business Development staff to bring new clients / business opportunities to the firm.
• May be required to perform job duties in the field and office during nonstandard work hours as necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to seek and establish new clients and build good business relationships with both new and current clients.
• Work with project managers to bring new clients / business opportunities to the firm.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must hold a valid drivers license and be willing to travel to and conduct field work at job sites/offices in Michigan. Travel time could be up to 30 of the job.

Why choose us

In 2024 NTH was named a National & Metro Detroits Best and Brightest Company.

As an employeeowned firm we take our work seriously but we know how to have fun. We promote a relaxed company culture that focuses on improving not only our staff members professional life but also their personal life. We regularly schedule company activities which support employee ownership such as golf outings offsite company holiday party food trucks book clubs ESOP month Oktoberfest celebrations and many more team building events. We also offer a robust engagement program that focuses on all aspects of wellness. Opportunities include regular challenges educational presentations and health initiatives impromptu activities such as group lunch walks healthy snack days after work bike outings and more.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work fulltime in the U.S.A. In compliance with federal law all persons hired are required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

AAP / EEO Statement

NTH Consultants Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to among other things race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age status as a protected veteran or disability.

NTH Consultants Ltd. participates in EVerify.

At NTH Consultants Ltd. (NTH) We are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website please contact the NTH Human Resources Department (ator where the position is available for further assistance.