Grow Your Career Faster. Be Valued.
Engineering is demanding, but enjoying what you do is fulfilling.
We prioritize realistic project timelines, flexible scheduling when possible, and a work environment that supports both professional excellence and personal life.
Why Engineers Choose F&V
- Competitive, Transparent Compensation: We offer competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation reflects experience, licensure, and responsibility. Clear pathways for growth are tied to measurable performance — you won't have to guess what advancement looks like at F&V.
- Meaningful, Community-Shaping Projects: Our engineers design and deliver infrastructure that directly impacts communities — water systems, transportation corridors, municipal development, and public works.
- Clear Career Growth Path: From EIT to PE to Project Manager and beyond, we provide structured mentorship and real responsibility early in your career. Promotion isn't based on tenure alone — it's based on contribution, initiative, and technical leadership.
- Direct Access to Leadership: At F&V, you work alongside decision-makers — not layers of management. Engineers have visibility, voice, and ownership. Ideas move forward faster, and initiative is recognized.
- Professional Development & Licensure Support: We invest in our engineers through:
- Continuing education opportunities
- Professional dues coverage
- PE licensing support
- Leadership development opportunities
- Balanced Work Environment: Civil engineers at F&V will lead the design of water, sewer, drainage, and/or road infrastructure projects, including the development of studies, preliminary and final design, and permitting.
- Long-Term Stability with Forward Vision: With decades of history and strong municipal and DOT relationships, F&V offers stability without stagnation. We are established — but not static. Strategic growth and modern engineering practices guide our future.
WHY WE’RE ONE OF THE BEST ENGINEERING COMPANIES TO WORK FOR
Not Just Another Engineering Firm
Many engineers leave large firms because of bureaucracy. Others leave small firms because of limited growth.
F&V offers the right balance: meaningful projects, leadership access, and real career progression.
Why Work for Fleis & VandenBrink?
Work On Projects That Make a Difference
SUCCESS & GROWTH
F&V leaders engage their team members in conversations about their present and future goals, both personally and professionally. We look at what pathway best aligns with your strengths and ambitions and chart a course to help you get there. We have many opportunities for employees to continue their professional development through training, certifications, and mentoring.
STAFF EXPERTISE
F&V prides itself in being a Hot Growth Firm and one of the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the nation. We have 60+ licensed engineers to train and mentor you. Many of these engineers have decades of experience to share.
COMPANY CULTURE
One of F&V’s core principles is “Having Fun!” Join a company where we strike a balance between hard work and developing meaningful, light-hearted relationships with co-workers. Join a company where teamwork is ingrained into the framework of all that we do.
COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY
At F&V, we are committed to giving back to the community through volunteer service and charitable donations. From making dog blankets for our local pet shelter to providing gifts at the holidays to local children and donating canned goods to the elderly, F&V values our outreach through service to our communities.
REMOTE WORK AVAILABLE
F&V strives to provide a healthy work-life balance. Part of that includes offering a remote work option where our employees can work up to two days away from the office. This gives you the flexibility of being home and collaborating in person with your coworkers a few days a week.
COMPANY OWNERSHIP
F&V is an employee-owned company. In addition to the company ESOP, team members may apply for direct stock ownership starting after a year of employment.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
F&V provides educational assistance to eligible employees who have completed six continuous months of service. F&V recognizes that the skills and knowledge of its employees are critical to the success of the organization.
"My experience at F&V has been great because of the work culture and the services that we are able to provide. It has been enjoyable being a full service provider for all things water and wastewater and providing communities with suitable solutions to their problems."
Corey, Project Manager
"Water is essential for life. I enjoy partnering with community leaders to keep the water in Michigan and Indiana safe. Together we keep our communities happy, healthy, and beautiful."
Elaine, Project Manager
"I like that F&V is an employee-owned company; as a result, every employee has their own personal motivation to help contribute to the prosperity and growth of the company. Additionally, I think F&V has a good workplace culture, where employees are always willing to help each other."
Jacob, Traffic Engineer
"My experience working at Fleis & VandenBrink has been one where experiences have led to growth, coworkers becoming friends, and collectively, a big F&V family tasked with bettering our world."
Alex, IT Technician
"The thing I like best about F&V is that the employees have a genuine passion for their jobs and are willing to go the extra mile for our clients. The fact that most of our clients are repeat customers speaks volumes about how they are treated by our awesome group of professionals."
Mike, Sr. Project Manager
"The people are #1 for me. Followed closely by the variety of work and mentoring. The mentoring at F&V is phenomenal! There is so much to learn from every person, at every level and from all disciplines in the company. I have learned AutoCAD, MDOT Office Tech, Multiple Agency Permitting, Construction Administration, and so much more. The mentoring and support that I have received from management and employees at F&V has made me a better, well rounded, competent administrative assistant."
Stacy, Administrative Assistant
"I love all the support I receive from our admins as a whole. If anyone needs help or has questions, everyone jumps in to volunteer information or point me in the right direction. Great team work!"
Kirstin, Content Creator
"My favorite thing about the company culture is the "work hard, play hard" mentality. Everyone is committed to doing great work and pushing for results, but there’s also a strong sense of fun and camaraderie that keeps things balanced. It’s a culture that values both performance and people."
Curtis, Finance & Accounting
After 24 years at F&V, I still enjoy the variety of projects, the strong client relationships we build, and the company culture. Employee ownership and spontaneous get-togethers make it the kind of place where solving tough project challenges goes hand in hand with having a little fun.
Jon, Sr. Project Manager & Sr. Associate
“We’re not your typical engineers that are traditionally depicted as working with heads down and all business and no play. We’re great at balancing hard work with hard play. I think of us as the approachable type of engineers.”
Brianna, Proposal Manager & Marketing Specialist
“I believe that F&V supports its employees by allowing them opportunities to grow and develop their careers. I really enjoy seeing staff growth in experience and capabilities.”
Brian, Regional Manager
“We moved to the west side of Michigan just over 5 years ago and then landed a job with the survey group as their admin. About 4 months into that, the accounting group recruited me to come on board and here I am. Seriously enjoying my integral part here at F&V!”
Kathy, Project Accountant
"I truly believe that F&V does care about its employees and that comes across in the actions they take...not just the words they say.”
Tom, Indiana Regional Manager
“I like the varied work that we do and the ability to develop new service areas.”
Trevor, Project Manager
Featured Open Roles at F&V
At Fleis & VandenBrink, we hire professionals who want to make a difference in their community and workplace. We’re looking for talented individuals to take part in our vision of being leaders in the design, construction, and operation of projects.
We’ve grown more than 90% in the past five years alone, and we have been honored with over a dozen awards that recognize our growth, expertise, workplace environment, and culture. In 2025, we were recognized as one of the “Best & Brightest Companies to Work For” in the nation, as well as in both West Michigan, Metro Detroit and Indiana, and we have received similar awards for several years running.
ENGINEERING ROLES IN MICHIGAN AND INDIANA
Fleis & VandenBrink has eight offices in Michigan and three offices in Indiana. Our corporate office is in Grand Rapids, MI.
Our other Michigan offices include Farmington Hills, Grand Blanc, Kalamazoo, Midland, Muskegon, Traverse City, and Gaylord.
F&V’s Indiana offices are in Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and Danville, IN.
APPLY FOR AN ENGINEERING ROLE AT F&V
Come join our team! Send your resume to hr@fveng.com or apply for a posted position: Open Roles.
BEST and BRIGHTEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR
Come join our team and see why we’re one of the nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work for five years in a row—and counting!