Lead Civil Engineer - Site Civil

Are you an experienced site Civil Engineer drawn working on complex projects? Consider an essential role as a Lead Engineer with The Kleingers Group. Our Louisville Development Group is looking for a Lead Engineer who can take professional responsibility for the outcome of design plans, setting the design strategy, leading others in the implementation of the design, and with final stamping and sealing of construction drawings. Our Development Group features engineers who bring years of experience working on the side of the developer/owner equation. The team applies this extensive knowledge and understanding of the latest retail development trends, market conditions, governmental regulations, and land development issues to every project. The Development Group enhances communities with civil & transportation engineering, and landscape architecture for neighborhood and regional shopping centers, hospitals, and individual retail buildings. We bring a creative perspective that develops a project’s identity and creates an appealing shopping environment.

The Lead 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 Lead Civil Engineer would regularly have interaction with employees outside of their department, regularly have interaction with clients, regularly interact with the public (agencies, government entities, etc.), and occasionally participate in selling to clients. The Lead Civil Engineer is expected to manage assigned employees, while being an example of professional presence, representing the Company and the department in a positive light, and have expert level of software knowledge of at least two (2) engineering software packages. A Professional Engineering license 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.
• Perform 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.
• Able and willing to review other projects for QA/QC and stamp projects as appropriate.
• Able to complete complex assigned projects independently as assigned with minimal oversight beyond initial handoff.
• Able to teach and explain to others the methodologies used by The Company.
• Advanced level of understanding of design tools and Civil Engineering practices. Capable other teaching others as necessary.
• Complex design of projects.
• Develop, mentor, train, evaluate, coach/discipline, acknowledge, and thank assigned staff.
• Helping refine the methodologies being used for design.

Qualifications, Education, & Experience

• Civil Engineering Degree (or related)
• Minimum 15 consecutive years of Civil Engineering experience
• Public speaking ability, desired
• Routinely serves as technical expert for complex projects, for which they have prior experience and execute independently. And reflect The Company in a positive light to public and private entities.
• 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

• Basic understanding of Civil Engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data recording, and analyzation 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.

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, landscape architecture and community planning services. With offices located in Cincinnati, Columbus, Louisville, Akron, 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, Unlimited Sick Time, Volunteer Hours
• 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. Kleingers believes in their employees and sets them up for success.
• 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.
• Get Paid to Pay it Forward – Company-paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about!
• 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.