Design Engineer

Hardscapes & Masonry•West Chester Township, OH

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Engineer provides technical expertise and engineering support for Contech Engineered Solutions’ Hard Armor and Armortec product lines. This role partners closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, contractors, consultants, and customers to develop innovative solutions for civil infrastructure projects. The Design Engineer prepares engineering designs and calculations, provides technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, supports product development initiatives, and helps drive business growth through technical consultation and customer support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
EI or EIT certification required; PE license preferred.
3–5 years of civil engineering experience with an emphasis in culverts, stormwater, retaining walls, bridges, tunnels, or relate infrastructure projects.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, plans, specifications, and technical documents.
Working knowledge of engineering design software, project management software, and CRM systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD or MicroStation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in hydraulic, geotechnical, or structural engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience working with governmental regulatory agencies.
Experience with open-channel hydraulic design.
Familiarity with SRH-2D hydraulic modeling software.

Responsibilities

Develop project-specific engineering solutions, including hydraulic, geotechnical, and structural designs.
Review project plans, specifications, and calculations to recommend appropriate product solutions.
Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, and technical submittals for customer projects.
Provide technical support to internal sales teams, customers, consulting engineers, contractors, and field personnel.
Support manufacturing and operations by providing technical guidance on product fabrication and installation.
Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, CAD, and Operations teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
Perform engineering analyses to support product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain expertise in Contech products, industry standards, and emerging market trends.
Develop technical literature, design tools, presentations, and product documentation.
Represent the company through customer meetings, industry associations, trade shows, and technical presentations.
Travel to project sites as needed to provide engineering consultation and technical support.
Perform other duties as assigned.