Site Civil Project Engineer, Indianapolis
About The Position
The Civil Project Engineer provides technical leadership to project teams working on planning, evaluation, design, and implementation of civil engineering projects. The role leads study-phase and/or design-phase work in civil, environmental, construction, and industrial fields. It regularly interacts with employees inside and outside the department, occasionally with clients and the public, and rarely participates in client sales. The engineer manages assigned project staff and project deliverables, represents the Company and department professionally, and maintains advanced knowledge of at least two engineering software packages. An Indiana Professional Engineering license is required. The role includes independently delivering assigned projects with minimal oversight, reviewing and stamping projects as appropriate, and developing and mentoring assigned staff. The Kleingers Group provides design services to public, private, institutional, and corporate clients, including site civil engineering, athletic field design, transportation engineering, land surveying, 3D laser scanning, landscape architecture, and community planning. The company describes a people-first culture, community-based projects, career growth, continuous learning, volunteer opportunities, and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging. The position offers hybrid work schedule options.
Requirements
- Civil engineering degree or related degree.
- Indiana Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- At least 5 consecutive years of civil engineering experience.
- Advanced-level knowledge of at least two engineering software packages.
- Advanced understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
- Proficiency in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data-recording, and analysis software.
- Advanced understanding of materials, methods, and tools used in construction or repair of site and transportation infrastructure improvements.
- Ability to execute advanced design projects from start to finish as the primary designer.
- Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to be creative and analytical.
- Detail-oriented and accurate.
- Ability to travel to project sites and access and navigate job sites and construction areas.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Nice To Haves
- Public speaking ability.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership to project teams on planning, evaluation, design, and implementation of civil engineering projects.
- Lead study-phase and/or design-phase projects in civil, environmental, construction, and industrial fields.
- Manage assigned project staff and project deliverables.
- Consult with and guide project stakeholders and managerial staff on engineering requirements for construction and design modifications.
- Use design software and drawing tools to render and communicate designs and plan related improvements.
- Establish design specifications by calculating engineering requirements such as water flow rates, traffic demand, and earthwork balance.
- Plan projects using drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, and geologic and topographical data.
- Draft and present project reports, including detention and engineering due diligence reports.
- Calculate materials, equipment, and labor requirements to estimate probable construction costs.
- Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other engineers to support project progress.
- Collaborate with surveyors, or direct and participate in surveying, to establish installations, reference points, grades, elevations, and other construction factors.
- Monitor project progress and ensure design specifications and standards are met.
- Review projects for QA/QC and stamp projects as appropriate.
- Complete assigned projects independently with minimal oversight beyond the initial handoff.
- Teach and explain company methodologies to others.
- Apply advanced design tools and civil engineering practices, including advanced site design and detention design.
- Develop, mentor, train, evaluate, coach or discipline, acknowledge, and thank assigned staff.
- Participate in meetings, professional associations, and events to establish and grow networking contacts.
- Assign projects or project components to co-ops, graduate civil engineers, and associate civil engineers in accordance with their abilities.
- Proactively implement regulatory requirements based on knowledge of state and local regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% employee-owned through an ESOP.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA and FSA.
- Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) with matching up to 50%.
- Hybrid work schedule options.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Experience-based PTO, unlimited sick time, and volunteer hours.
- Wellness Program.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, and licensing fees.
- Kleingers Academy and development training.
- Company-paid time off for volunteering.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
