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. The Staff Civil Engineer would regularly have interaction with employees outside of their department, regularly have interaction with clients, occasionally interact with the public (agencies, government entities, etc.), and rarely participate in selling to clients. The staff civil engineer is expected to manage assigned co-ops/interns, while being an example of professional presence, representing the Company and the department in a positive light, and have intermediate level of software knowledge of at least two (2) engineering software packages. This role is not required to have a Professional Engineering license.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Consults with and provides guidance to project stakeholders and managerial staff regarding engineering requirements for construction of various designs, and modifications.
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Uses design software and drawing tools to accurately render and communicate designs; plans and designs other necessary improvement related to type of project assigned.
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Sets design specifications by computing appropriate engineering requirements (i.e. – water flow rates, traffic demand, earth work balance, etc.).
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Plans projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, and other geologic and topographical data.
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Drafts and presents reports on topics related to projects such as detention reports and engineering due diligence reports.
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Perform calculations for materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine probable construction cost.
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Collaborates with architects, contractors, and other engineers to ensure projects progress properly.
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Collaborates with surveyors (or directs and participates in surveying) to establish installations or reference points, grades, elevations, and other factors that will affect construction.
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Monitors project progress and ensures design specifications and standards are met.
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Able to teach and explain to others the methodologies used by The Company.
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Intermediate level of understanding of design tools and civil engineering practices.
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Fundamental design of projects for sites. Inclusive of detention design.
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Participate in appropriate meetings, association memberships, and events to establish, develop, and grow networking contacts.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Education, & Experience
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Civil Engineering Degree (or related)
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Minimum 2 consecutive years of Civil Engineering experience
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Public speaking ability, desired
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Execute basic design projects from start to finish as the primary designer of the project.
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Develop baseline knowledge of state and local regulations
Required Skills/Abilities
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Basic understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
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Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data recording, and analyzation software.
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Basic understanding of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of site and transportation infrastructure improvements.
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Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to be both creative and analytical.
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Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.
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Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
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Must be able to travel to various project sites.
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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, 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:
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Honor Our Commitments
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Listen To Our Clients
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Deliver An Exceptional Client Experience
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Build Lasting Relationships
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Do The Right Thing
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
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Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
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401(k) plus matching up to 50%
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Hybrid work schedule options
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Employee Assistance Program
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Experience-based PTO
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Wellness Program
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Employee Referral Program
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Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Professional Memberships & Licensing Fees
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Kleingers Academy and Development Training
Personal Qualities we Value:
Detail-Oriented: You thrive on getting the little things right and delivering high-quality work every time.
Self-Starter: You take initiative, are comfortable working independently, and enjoy a good challenge.
Collaborative: You're a team player who can work across departments and get things done together.
Problem Solver: You can think on your feet and come up with innovative solutions to recruiting challenges.
Organized: You love keeping things in order and making sure the right resources are at your fingertips.
Kleingers Core Values:
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Honor Our Commitments
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Listen To Our Clients
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Deliver An Exceptional Client Experience
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Build Lasting Relationships
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Do The Right Thing
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
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Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
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401(k) plus matching up to 50%
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Employee Assistance Program
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Experience-based PTO, Paid Volunteer Hours
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Wellness Program
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Employee Referral Program
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Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Professional Memberships & Licensing Fees
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Kleingers Academy and Development Training
Why Kleingers is YOUR Destination Employer:
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People-First Culture – our employees are our best asset. We walk the talk. Kleingers believes in their employees and sets them up for success.
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Community-Based Projects - make a difference by working on meaningful projects with lasting, positive impacts upon the communities where you live and work.
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Career Growth - career paths and plenty of opportunities for advancement.
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Personal Development – we offer continuous learning opportunities throughout the year. Whether it is training, development, or coaching we are committed to your growth.
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Be You! – We value equity, inclusion, and belonging. Kleingers welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives and insights.
The Kleingers Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
