About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Trade & Construction (Civil Engineering, Surveying & Planning).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Our Confidential Client is seeking an early-career Civil Engineer to support land development and municipal site projects in the Hudsonville, MI area. This is a hands-on role with mentorship from experienced engineers and opportunities to develop design and project-management skills.

• Support the design of land development, site and municipal projects, including grading, stormwater, water main, sanitary sewer and roadway elements
• Prepare plans, details and calculations using Civil 3D/AutoCAD under the guidance of Project Engineers and Professional Engineers (PEs)
• Assist with permit applications, plan review responses and coordination with municipalities and regulatory agencies
• Help prepare quantity estimates, specifications and project documentation
• Visit project sites as needed to gather information and observe construction progress
• Collaborate with surveying, planning and landscape architecture teams on multidisciplinary projects

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Approximately 2+ years of civil engineering experience (land development or municipal experience preferred)
• EIT / FE preferred; motivated to pursue PE licensure over time
• Familiarity with AutoCAD / Civil 3D; strong Excel skills and clear verbal/written communication
• Detail-oriented, eager to learn, and a team-first attitude
• Valid driver’s license and ability to visit project sites
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

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Why Join

• Mentorship and a clear path toward PE licensure and project leadership
• Employee-owned firm culture with room for career growth
• Work that blends office design tasks with occasional field work and multidisciplinary collaboration

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $68,000 - $85,000 per year (DOE)
• Benefits typically include: 401(k)/retirement plan, health/dental/vision insurance, HSA, life insurance, PTO, bonus pay, and tuition reimbursement

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Location & Work Type

• Office-based in Hudsonville, MI (West Michigan) with some field visits as required
• Permanent, full-time position

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Notes & Compliance

Careertakes supports this confidential search. The Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with all applicable federal, state and local hiring laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.