Job Description
Civil Project Engineer - Municipal Design
Department: Civil/Municipal
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Columbus, OH
Description
Due to continued growth within MSG’s Civil/Municipal Division, we are seeking a Project Engineer to join our Municipal Services team in Columbus, Ohio. This role is ideal for a civil engineer who enjoys working on community-focused infrastructure projects and collaborating across multiple technical disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist licensed engineers with the design and preparation of municipal infrastructure projects, including water/wastewater, roadway, and community facility improvements
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical designs, and construction documents
- Develop feasibility studies, due diligence reports, zoning studies, and front-end planning documents
- Perform stormwater modeling and hydraulic/hydrologic analyses; prepare technical reports
- Prepare cost estimates and detailed design plans for municipal and development projects
- Coordinate with internal MSG teams including Survey, Geotechnical, Structural, Traffic, Transportation, and Construction Services
- Engage with local municipalities and reviewing agencies to address comments and guide projects through approval
- Assist public agencies with review of development plans
- Support project development from concept through final design and construction documentation
- Communicate with clients and stakeholders to ensure project goals are met
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- EIT (EI) certification in Ohio required; PE preferred
- 2+ years of relevant municipal or site development experience
- Practical experience in design and plan preparation for site development and municipal projects
- Working knowledge of industry design standards, guidelines, and specifications
- (City of Columbus, surrounding counties, ODOT, etc.)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation (grading experience required)
- Experience preparing Hydraulic/Hydrologic reports strongly preferred
- Roadway design and survey experience is a plus
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills
- Comfortable communicating with clients, reviewing agencies, and internal project teams
Benefits
- 401(k) w/ company match
- Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!
