Abonmarche is a team of professionals who are passionate about helping others-- with client service at the core of everything we do. We are a practice of people who are passionate about engineering, architecture, surveying, planning, landscape architecture, and more. Our teams are collaborative, agile, innovative, and focused on creating the best client experience available. The communities and clients we serve know that by working with us, they’re collaborating with a firm that helps foster opportunity.

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Abonmarche is seeking a Waterfront Staff Engineer in our Grand Rapids, MI office.

Job Summary:

The role of the Waterfront Staff Engineer is to perform general project engineering duties to include computer-aided design and drafting, regulatory applications and coordination, preparation of contract documents, engineering computations and budget estimates, and inspection and administration of construction for Civil Engineering projects.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding of engineering principles and practices with a focus on coastal/waterfront processes, structures, and erosion control.
• Ability to analyze coastal processes, design, and implement waterfront improvements, and conduct studies to assess the impact of waterfront projects.
• Engineering design support for marina and waterfront projects
• Prepare cost estimates, project schedules, engineering reports and other technical documents.
• Conduct site visits and fieldwork as needed.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, or a related field required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Engineer in Training preferred.

Work Experience/Qualifications:

• Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D preferred.
• Experience with construction materials, procedures, and documents.
• Basic knowledge of Civil Engineering principles.
• Ability to read basic Civil Engineering and Architectural drawings.
• Ability to accurately measure and calculate items such as grade, area, and volume.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment:

Typical office environment with some work performed outside on a project site. May be exposed to extreme temperatures. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety boots/shoes, hard hat, safety vest, etc.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time