Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
PE licensure in Michigan
Over 12 years experience managing municipal engineering projects
Proven track record in municipal client retention and attraction
5+ years in business development and managing direct reports preferred
Responsibilities
Maintain relationships with municipal clients
Oversee team performance and manage workload
Manage project communications and public feedback
Identify client needs for engineering and surveying services
Pursue funding mechanisms for municipal clients
Benefits
Hybrid and flexible work schedules
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options for HSA
100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Generous PTO and paid holidays
401(k) with employer contributions and employee ownership opportunities
Team-building events and family activities like skiing and fishing trips
Full Job Description
Senior Civil Engineer - Municipal Services
Position Purpose:
We are seeking a Civil Engineer with extensive experience and proven track record partnering with municipal clients. Candidates must have excellent business development skills, a passion for people, and be dedicated to exemplary work for our communities. This opportunity builds on Wightman's strategic commitment to growth and the development of client focused teams.
This role will include project management responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
Maintain and foster good relationships with current and potential municipal clients
Strong technical skills for storm, sanitary, water and local roads projects
Oversee team performance and workload; facilitates work sharing with other locations and practices to deliver best in class projects to our clients
Manage projects including client communications, public input and feedback, financial performance, and internal support
Ability to identify engineering and surveying services needed by the client and the ability to draft proposals and estimate fees
Familiar with, identifies and pursues funding mechanisms to support our municipal clients
RequiredTraits & Characteristics:
Advanced experience consulting or working with local, regional, and state government.
Strong interpersonal skills required.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Passionate about organizing and leading others; drives results by planning, prioritizing, and meeting tight deadlines required.
Ability to work independently with a self-motivated attitude; capable of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
Organizational Relationships
Reports directly to Municipal Manager
Supervises direct report project engineers and designers
RequiredEducation/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
PE licensure in Michigan
12+ years of experience managing municipal projects; storm, sanitary, water, local roads
12+ years of experience in A/E/C industry with record of municipal client retention/attraction
PreferredEducation/Experience
5+ years of experience in developing business
5+ years of experience managing direct reports
PE licensure in Indiana
Travel
Position based in Kalamazoo
10-15% local travel
Our team members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with eligibility upon hire date
Multiple Medical plans including those with HSA employer contributions.
100% Employer paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and personal/professional development.
Generous PTO and paid holidays.
401(k), Incentive Bonuses, and Ownership Opportunities (we're 100% employee-owned!).
Employee and Family activities including ski and fishing trips, sporting events, and so much more!
