Civil Designer

KZF Design Inc•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Designer supports engineers and project managers by preparing detailed civil design narratives, drawings, and specifications for a variety of projects. The Civil Designer will utilize hydraulics and hydrology to assist with stormwater design calculations for storm and sanitary piping networks, detention/retention basins, release structures and water quality devices. The Civil Designer will utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to draft site layouts involving buildings, roads, sidewalks, parking lots, pipe profiles and roadway sections. The Civil Designer will assist with the design and layout of utilities such as storm, sanitary, gas, telecom and water. The Civil Designer will utilize Geotechnical reports and their understanding of flexible and rigid pavements to assist with grading plans and roadway design. The Civil Designer will assist with the production of accurate design documents, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and project requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (from ABET accredited US college) or related field
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D (required)
Understanding of civil engineering principles; grading, drainage and utilities
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in drafting and design
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams
Strong communication, writing and organizational skills
Prior experience in civil design or drafting (internship or professional) is a plus

Nice To Haves

Successful passing of NCEES FE exam
Desire to take the PE exam and become a Professional Engineer when eligible
Experience with an Engineering/Architectural firm through co-op or post graduate work
Experience with GIS software
Knowledge of local regulations and permitting agencies
Familiarity with stormwater modeling tools (e.g., SSA, HydroCAD, HEC‑RAS )
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Working with the Civil Director, Departmental Staff and Project Managers to meet KZF’s goals and objectives
Coordination with other disciplines such as Architecture, Landscape Design, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, and Plumbing as needed to produce site plans that meet the project scope and construction budget
Assisting with the preparation of design narratives, calculations and site plans for all phases of design (concept, schematic, design development and construction documents)
Maintaining technical accuracy and understanding constructability, code conformance and the appropriate level of detail for project designs
Participating in internal and external meetings, design charrettes and presentations
Assisting with design and engineering for a broad range of project types involving Commercial, Educational, Industrial, Healthcare, Civic and Federal facilities
Preparing documents and design plans in conformance with KZF and/or local, state or federal Governmental standards
Conducting site visits and field investigations to collect data, understand project requirements, project limitations and client needs
Construction administration involving onsite meetings and inspections to verify design parameters and specifications are met