Civil Project Engineer Jobs in Michigan

Civil project engineer jobs in Michigan are consistently active, with demand concentrated in transportation infrastructure, municipal utilities, and commercial development across a market that ranges from entry-level project engineers to senior project managers overseeing major public works. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing drive the largest share of openings, anchored by long-established employers such as AECOM, Hubbell, Roth & Clark, and the Michigan Department of Transportation. Structural, roadway, and stormwater management specialties see the most sustained demand across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles22
Top employerSME
Top cityGrand Rapids, MI
Cities hiring14
Work type63% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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NTH CONSULTANTS
Civil Project Engineer
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Civil Project Engineer
NTH CONSULTANTS
Northville, Michigan
Consulting & Professional Services
IT Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Bachelor of Science
51-200

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M. J. ELECTRIC
Project Accountant (MJ Civil)
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Project Accountant (MJ Civil)
M. J. ELECTRIC
Iron Mountain, Michigan
Audit
Business Analysis
Compliance & Risk
Bachelor's degree

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Fleis & VandenBrink
Sr. Civil Engineer / Project Manager
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Sr. Civil Engineer / Project Manager
Fleis & VandenBrink
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Account Management
Business Operations
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Civil Engineer - All Levels, Entry to Project Management
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Civil Engineer - All Levels, Entry to Project Management
Performance Engineers, Inc.
Charlevoix, Michigan
Customer Service
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Product & Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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Civil Project Designer | Ann Arbor, MI
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Civil Project Designer | Ann Arbor, MI
IMEG
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Compensation & Benefits
Consulting & Professional Services
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Civil Project Engineer Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Grand Rapids
4 jobs
Detroit
3 jobs
Kalamazoo
3 jobs
Lansing
2 jobs
Troy
1 job
Plymouth
1 job
Ann Arbor
1 job
Charlevoix
1 job
Northville
1 job

Civil Project Engineer Job Market in Michigan

A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

SME
SME3 open roles
Jobot
Jobot3 open roles
Fleis & VandenBrink
Fleis & VandenBrink2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Michigan Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in civil project engineer jobs across Michigan.

  • Active Engineer-in-Training registration or Professional Engineer license through the Michigan Board of Licensure for Engineers and Land Surveyors
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and project design software commonly used in Michigan infrastructure work
  • Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables from design through construction closeout
  • Familiarity with MDOT standards, local municipal permit requirements, and Michigan construction codes
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with contractors, clients, and government agencies

Civil Project Engineer Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a civil project engineer in Michigan?

Start with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program, then pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer-in-Training status through the Michigan Board of Licensure for Engineers and Land Surveyors. After gaining qualifying work experience under a licensed Professional Engineer, you sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn your PE license. Most Michigan employers expect candidates to be on this PE licensure path or already licensed.

How much do civil project engineers make in Michigan?

Civil project engineers in Michigan earn a median of about $92,100 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,920 for the lowest 10% to over $130,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire civil project engineers in Michigan?

Employers hiring civil project engineers in Michigan right now include SME, Jobot, and Fleis & VandenBrink, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's strong public infrastructure investment and active commercial development pipeline keep engineering consultancies and state agency contractors among the most consistent hirers in the state.

Which Michigan cities have the most civil project engineer jobs?

Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Kalamazoo consistently post the most civil project engineer openings in Michigan. Detroit anchors the market through large-scale infrastructure redevelopment and its concentration of engineering consultancies, while Grand Rapids reflects sustained commercial and municipal growth in West Michigan, and Lansing sees steady demand driven by state government projects and MDOT contracts.

Are there remote civil project engineer jobs in Michigan?

Yes, but they're rare. Civil project engineering is heavily field- and site-dependent, so most roles require regular presence on job sites or in client offices. About 38% of civil project engineer openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to cover design-phase tasks, report writing, or project coordination work that does not require daily site visits.

How can I get hired as a civil project engineer in Michigan with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to project engineer or engineer-in-training roles at Michigan engineering consultancies such as AECOM or Hubbell, Roth & Clark, which regularly hire new graduates and pair them with senior PEs. MDOT also runs structured new-professional programs for graduates entering public-sector roles. Lateral moves from construction management, survey technician, or CAD design positions are common, and having your EIT certification from the Michigan Board of Licensure for Engineers and Land Surveyors gives any entry-level candidate a clear edge.

Where can I find and apply to civil project engineer jobs in Michigan?

You can find and apply to civil project engineer jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search for roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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