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Civil Project Engineer - Municipal Design
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
Design
Posted on Mar 10, 2026
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions to our clients from our offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Alabama.
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.
You’ll work alongside licensed engineers to support the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater systems, roadways, stormwater infrastructure, and recreational facilities for municipalities throughout the Midwest.
- Department
- Civil/Municipal
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
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
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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!
It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity 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, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.
About The Mannik & Smith Group
As one of the premier multi-disciplined consulting firms, we work with an exclusive collection of some of the best and fastest growing private entities, municipalities and governmental agencies in the region, nation and around the globe.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
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Stage 2:
Initial Screening
Stage 3:
1st Interview
Stage 4:
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