Civil Engineer, Residential Design

Job overview

The Civil Engineer, Residential Design role is onsite in Columbus, OH, with compensation of $43–$62 per hour. The Mannik & Smith Group is a consulting firm providing engineering, planning, surveying, and construction support, and this role supports its residential site development portfolio. The engineer contributes to residential development projects from feasibility and planning through final design and construction documentation. Working with senior staff and multidisciplinary teams, the role prepares site designs and technical documents, supports stormwater, grading, and drainage work, and helps coordinate project delivery.

What you'll do

• Assist senior staff and licensed engineers with residential site development design
• prepare and review engineering calculations, technical drawings, and construction documents
• develop feasibility studies, due diligence reports, zoning studies, and early planning materials
• perform stormwater modeling, grading, and drainage design
• prepare cost estimates and site design plans
• coordinate with internal teams
• participate in field visits and site observations as needed
• support delivery through construction documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

civil engineer

residential design

columbus oh

the mannik & smith group

full-time

day shift

site development

subdivision design

stormwater

grading

drainage

autocad

civil 3d

$43–$62/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company match
• health insurance with HSA option, vision, dental, and life insurance
• flexible schedule
• paid time off
• referral program
• tuition reimbursement
• Catalytic Coaching.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 5–8 years of residential or site development experience, AutoCAD and Civil 3D proficiency, and EIT certification or ability to obtain it within six months, with a path toward PE licensure.

About the employer

The Mannik & Smith Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.