Staff Civil Engineer

Strategic HR Client•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Kleingers Group is seeking a Staff Civil Engineer in Indianapolis, IN. This role involves providing technical leadership for civil engineering projects through planning, evaluation, design, and implementation. The Staff Civil Engineer will lead study-phase and/or design-phase efforts for projects in civil, environmental, construction, and industrial sectors, with a strong focus on site development and infrastructure solutions. The position requires regular collaboration with internal teams and clients, and occasional interaction with public agencies and government entities. The Staff Civil Engineer will also manage assigned co-ops and interns, represent the company professionally, and demonstrate intermediate proficiency in at least two engineering software applications. The Kleingers Group provides design solutions for a wide range of public, private, institutional, and corporate clients, specializing in Site Civil Engineering, athletic field design, Transportation Engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, and community planning services. They have offices in Indiana, Cincinnati, Columbus, Akron, Louisville, and Tampa.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Minimum of 2 consecutive years of civil engineering experience
U.S. work authorization
Ability to execute basic design projects from start to finish as the primary designer
Working knowledge of state and local regulations
Fundamental understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and construction methods
Proficiency with CAD and related design, data, and analysis software
Strong problem‑solving skills with both analytical and creative thinking
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly detail‑oriented with a strong focus on accuracy

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of civil engineering experience
PE licensure
Actively working toward Indiana licensure

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for civil engineering projects through planning, evaluation, design, and implementation
Lead study‑phase and/or design‑phase efforts for projects within the civil, environmental, construction, and industrial sectors, with a strong focus on site development and infrastructure solutions
Collaborate regularly with internal teams and clients, with occasional interaction with public agencies and government entities
Manage assigned co‑ops and interns
Represent the company professionally
Demonstrate intermediate proficiency in at least two engineering software applications
Provide engineering guidance to project stakeholders and management regarding design and construction requirements
Develop and communicate designs using engineering software and drafting tools, including site and detention design
Establish design criteria and specifications through engineering analysis (e.g., water flow rates, traffic demand, earthwork balances)
Plan projects using drawings, surveys, maps, aerial photography, and geologic and topographical data
Prepare technical reports, including detention reports and engineering due diligence reports
Perform quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for materials, equipment, and labor
Collaborate with architects, contractors, engineers, and surveyors to ensure accurate layouts, grades, elevations, and project execution
Monitor project progress to ensure compliance with design standards and specifications
Share and teach Company methodologies and best practices to team members
Demonstrate intermediate proficiency in civil engineering principles, practices, and design tools
Participate in professional meetings, associations, and networking activities
Perform other related duties as assigned