Senior Site Development Civil Engineer

About Bodwé Group

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle—from pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations. By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes.

Position Summary

Bodwé is seeking a highly motivated Site Development Civil Engineer (CE III–IV) to play a key role in delivering impactful infrastructure projects across the country. With a focus on underserved communities, tribal nations, and federal agencies, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to projects that matter—while growing as a technical leader and project manager. 
 
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in site civil design, is a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, and is driven by technical excellence, accountability, and long-term impact. This role is part of a growing, purpose-driven firm committed to sustainability, equity, and community infrastructure. 

Accommodation Requests

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at 269-927-0144 or careers@bodwegroup.com

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following inexhaustive list of duties represents a sample of work routinely performed by this role: 

Project Leadership 

• Serve as a Project Manager or Technical Lead on site development projects across tribal, federal, and municipal markets.
• Collaborate with the Site Development Practice Lead to develop scope, schedule, fee, and staffing plans. 
• Maintain strong communication with clients, design teams, and internal partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technical staff to support their growth and project contributions.
• Support practice-wide growth by contributing to strategic planning and practice group development. 

Technical Expertise 

• Lead or support the preparation of site plans, grading, stormwater management, utilities (sewer and water), access design, and erosion control plans. 
• Perform or oversee engineering calculations, hydrologic modeling, stormwater reports, code compliance, and construction documentation. 
• Provide technical QA and ensure design solutions meet regulatory, functional, and constructability standards. 
• Provide oversight and feedback on QC processes during production and prior to milestone deliveries. 
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related tools to produce high-quality construction documents. 
• Leverage understanding of federal, tribal, and local permitting processes to facilitate approvals and execution. 

Client + Community Engagement 

• Represent Bodwé in client meetings, field visits, and project team coordination efforts. 
• Build long-term client relationships through effective communication, problem solving, and delivery excellence. 
• Act as a trusted advisor for tribal and federal clients who seek durable, community-centered site development solutions.  

Operational + Business Development Support 

• Assist with fee proposals, project scoping, and marketing strategies in collaboration with the Site Development Practice Lead. 
• Contribute to internal initiatives to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and support firm-wide integration.
• Collaborate across practice groups to support multi-disciplinary project delivery.