Hybrid Civil Project Engineer at Kleingers Group

The Civil Project 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. The Civil Project Engineer would regularly have interaction with employees outside of their department, occasionally have interaction with clients, occasionally interact with the public (agencies, government entities, etc.), and rarely participate in selling to clients. The civil project engineer is expected to manage assigned project staff and the deliverables of the project, while being an example of professional presence, representing the Company and the department in a positive light, and have advanced level of software knowledge of at least two (2) engineering software packages. Professional Engineering license in Ohio is required for this role.

Duties & 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.
• Monitors project progress and ensures design specifications and standards are met.
• Must be able and willing to review other project for QA/QC and stamp projects as appropriate.
• Must be able to complete assigned projects independently as assigned with minimal oversight beyond initial handoff.
• Must possess ability to teach and explain to others the methodologies used by The Company.
• Must demonstrate an advanced level of understanding of design tools and civil engineering practices.
• For site design projects, an advanced level design of projects for sites. Inclusive of detention design.
• Must be able to develop, mentor, train, evaluate, coach/discipline, acknowledge, and thank assigned staff.
• Participates in appropriate meetings, association memberships, and events to establish, develop, and grow networking contacts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education, & Experience

• Civil Engineering Degree (or related)
• Minimum 5 consecutive years of Civil Engineering experience
• Public speaking ability, desired
• Execute advanced level design projects from start to finish as the primary designer of the project.
• Assign Co-Ops, Graduate Civil Engineers, and Associate Civil Engineers projects/pieces of projects aligned with their abilities.
• Proactively implementing regulatory requirement based on knowledge of state and local regulations

Required Skills/Abilities

• Advanced understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data recording, and analyzation software.
• Advanced 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.
• Progressing verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• 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.