Senior Transportation Engineer​/Office Lead

Senior Transportation Engineer/Office Lead

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The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our staff of more than 650 professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions to clients from our offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, West Virginia and Alabama.

Department: Transportation

Location: Detroit, MI

MSG is expanding our Transportation Team in Michigan, and we’re looking for a Senior Transportation Engineer & Office Lead to take charge of roadway and utility design projects in a fully 3D digital environment
. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced setting and are ready to mentor a talented team, this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on projects and your career.

This position includes supervisory responsibilities, overseeing a team of seven designers in our Detroit office, and offers significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• Lead the preparation of transportation design plans and 3D models for local agency and municipal utility projects
• Perform and review design calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Prepare design packages for milestone client submittals, including estimates, special provisions, and RID packages
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team
• Support MDOT projects as needed, applying similar expertise and leadership
• Oversee and manage a team of seven designers
  , ensuring successful project delivery and professional development

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• 1–15 years’ experience working with MDOT transportation and Local Agency projects
• Michigan PE with the ability to become registered in other states
• Knowledge of Open Roads ORD design software;
  AutoCAD/Civil3D is a plus
• Experience working as a Project Manager (PM)
• Desire and ability to manage a team

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance with HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tution reimbursement
• Catalytic Coaching – employees draft a development plan to improve contributions in their current role and explore other opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected status as required by law.