Staff Civil Engineer - Transportation/Roadway

About the role

The Staff Civil Engineer will provide technical leadership to project teams who will be working on planning, evaluation, design and implementation of civil engineering projects. The successful candidate will lead the study-phase and/or design-phase of projects related to the civil, environmental, construction and industrial fields.

Responsibilities

• Consults with and provides guidance to project stakeholders and managerial staff regarding engineering requirements for construction of various designs, and modifications.
• Uses design software and drawing tools to accurately render and communicate designs; plans and designs other necessary improvement related to type of project assigned.
• Sets design specifications by computing appropriate engineering requirements (i.e. - water flow rates, traffic demand, earth work balance, etc.).
• Plans projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, and other geologic and topographical data.
• Drafts and presents reports on topics related to projects such as detention reports and engineering due diligence reports.
• Performs calculations for materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine probable construction cost.
• Collaborates with architects, contractors, and other engineers to ensure projects progress properly.
• Collaborates with surveyors (or directs and participates in surveying) to establish installations or reference points, grades, elevations, and other factors that will affect construction.
• Maintains project progress and ensures design specifications and standards are met.
• Able to teach and explain to others the methodologies used by The Company.
• Intermediate level of understanding of design tools and civil engineering practices.
• Fundamental design of projects for sites. Inclusive of detention design.
• Participate in appropriate meetings, association memberships, and events to establish, develop, and grow networking contacts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education And Experience

• Civil Engineering or related degree required.
• Three to five (3 to 5) consecutive years of Transportation Engineering experience preferred.
• Execute basic design projects from start to finish as the primary designer of the project.
• Develop baseline knowledge of state and local regulations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred, although not required.

Required Skill And Abilities

• Basic understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data recording, and analyzation software: AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroStations, OpenRoads.
• Must be able to do Municipal Plan Review.
• Basic understanding of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of site and transportation infrastructure improvements.
• Able to identify and solve complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel to various project sites.
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas.

About The Kleingers Group

The Kleingers Group provides design solutions for a wide range of public, private, institutional, and corporate clients. We focus on providing site civil engineering, athletic field design, transportation engineering, land surveying, 3D laser scanning, landscape architecture and community planning services. With offices located in Cincinnati, Columbus, Akron, Louisville, Indianapolis and Tampa, we are able provide our clients with the personal attention and service that has become our trademark.

Kleingers Core Values Honor Our Commitments
Listen To Our Clients
Deliver An Exceptional Client Experience
Build Lasting Relationships
Do The Right Thing

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) plus matching up to 50%
• Hybrid work schedule options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Experience-based PTO
• Wellness Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Professional Memberships & Licensing Fees
• Kleingers Academy and Development Training

Why Kleingers Is YOUR Destination Employer

• People-First Culture – our employees are our best asset. We walk the talk.
• Community-Based Projects - make a difference by working on meaningful projects with lasting, positive impacts upon the communities where you live and work.
• Career Growth - career paths and plenty of opportunities for advancement.
• Personal Development – we offer continuous learning opportunities throughout the year. Whether it is training, development, or coaching we are committed to your growth.
• Be You! – We value equity, inclusion, and belonging. Kleingers welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives and insights.