Site Civil Project Engineer, Indianapolis

The Kleingers Group•Indianapolis, IN

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Civil Project Engineer provides technical leadership to project teams working on the planning, evaluation, design, and implementation of civil engineering projects. The role leads study and/or design phases of projects in civil, environmental, construction, and industrial fields. The engineer manages assigned project staff and project deliverables, represents the company and department professionally, and is expected to have advanced knowledge of at least two engineering software packages. An Indiana Professional Engineering license is required. The engineer works with project stakeholders, managerial staff, architects, contractors, engineers, and surveyors; occasionally interacts with clients and the public; and rarely participates in client sales. The position includes independently completing assigned projects with minimal oversight, reviewing projects for QA/QC and stamping projects as appropriate, and teaching and mentoring staff. Site design work includes advanced site design, including detention design.

Requirements

Civil Engineering degree or related degree.
Indiana Professional Engineering (PE) license.
At least 5 consecutive years of civil engineering experience.
Advanced understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
Advanced software knowledge of at least two engineering software packages.
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 identify and solve complex problems.
Progressing verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to be both creative and analytical.
Detail-oriented and accurate.
Ability to execute advanced design projects from start to finish as the primary designer.
Ability to proactively implement regulatory requirements based on knowledge of state and local regulations.
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 civil engineering planning, evaluation, design, and implementation.
Lead study-phase and/or design-phase projects in civil, environmental, construction, and industrial fields.
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.
Compute engineering requirements and set design specifications, including 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 required materials, equipment, and labor to estimate probable construction costs.
Collaborate with architects, contractors, engineers, and surveyors to support project progress and establish construction reference points, grades, and elevations.
Monitor project progress and ensure design specifications and standards are met.
Review other 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.
Perform advanced site design, including detention design.
Develop, mentor, train, evaluate, coach or discipline, acknowledge, and thank assigned staff.
Assign projects or project components to Co-Ops, Graduate Civil Engineers, and Associate Civil Engineers in line with their abilities.
Participate in meetings, association memberships, and events to establish and grow networking contacts.
Perform other related duties as assigned.