Civil Engineer, Columbus

Overview

The Staff Civil Engineer will provide technical leadership to project teams involved in 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. The staff civil engineer is expected to manage assigned co-ops/interns, while representing the Company and the department in a professional manner.

This role is not required to have a Professional Engineering license.

• 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 improvements related to the project.
• Sets design specifications by computing appropriate engineering requirements (e.g., water flow rates, traffic demand, earth work balance).
• Plans projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, and other geologic and topographic 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 affect construction.
• Monitors project progress and ensures design specifications and standards are met.
• Able to teach and explain the methodologies used by the Company.
• Demonstrates intermediate level understanding of design tools and civil engineering practices.
• Performs fundamental design of projects for sites, including detention design.
• Participates in appropriate meetings, association memberships, and events to establish, develop, and grow networking contacts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Civil Engineering Degree (or related)
• Minimum 2 consecutive years of Civil Engineering experience
• Public speaking ability (desired)
• Execute basic design projects from start to finish as the primary designer of the project.
• Develop baseline knowledge of state and local regulations.

• Basic understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data recording, and analysis software.
• Basic understanding of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of site and transportation infrastructure improvements.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.

• 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.

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, landscape architecture and community planning services. With offices located in Cincinnati, Columbus, Akron, Louisville, Indianapolis and Tampa, we are able to provide our clients with the personal attention and service that has become our trademark.

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

• 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
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