Municipal Engineer

Engineer

OHM Advisors · Detroit, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-02

Workplace: on_site

Department: Municipal

Description

Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm.

With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 800+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors

As a Municipal Engineer at OHM Advisors, you will bring your experience in engineering and design efforts for construction plan sets including specifications, maintaining team standards and procedures, checking design calculations, and conducting project QA/QC. The successful candidate will also support the planning and funding processes by helping with the development of project scopes and budgets.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage scope, schedule, and budget for proposals and contracts.
• Coach and Manage staff development, sub-consultants, and expenses during project implementation.
• Effectively communicate project goals, alternatives, recommendations, and outcomes to the project team, client, and public (memos, reports, presentations, etc.).
• Anticipate project issues, including advising the client on alternatives and providing recommendations for solving issues.
• Timely and accurate completion of OHM and sub-consultant invoices and collections.
• Business Development and Client Satisfaction.
• Understanding OHM services and how they relate to the client's organization and needs.

Requirements

Education, Experience, & Licensure:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field. 
• 5 years' experience with maintenance of traffic design, traffic control and utility coordination.
• Experience involving municipal streets and utilities and/or roadway/highway design.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Experience with the MDOT ProjectWise and design criteria and manuals are preferred.

Technical Skills:

• The desire and ability to maintain strong client relationships.
• The desire and ability to train junior engineers and interns.
• Good organizational skills and enjoy working in a team environment.

Benefits

At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs.

Benefits:

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs:

• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University

You can read more about each of these programs on our website.

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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