Career Opportunity: Transportation – Roadway Staff Civil Engineer with The Kleingers Group in Cincinnati, OH

Are you motivated by owning study-phase and/or design-phase deliverables across civil, environmental, construction, and industrial projects with a strong Site Civil component? Do you thrive collaborating regularly with internal teams and clients to keep projects moving forward? Do you have intermediate proficiency in at least two engineering software applications and use them to deliver accurate work? If yes, then we want to speak with you!

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. This position is not open to visa sponsorship.

The Transportation: Roadway Staff Civil Engineer provides technical leadership for civil engineering projects through planning, evaluation, design, and implementation that integrate roadway and Site Civil solutions. This role leads study and/or design phases for projects in the civil, environmental, construction, and industrial sectors with regular coordination on Site Civil elements.

The position collaborates regularly with internal teams and clients, with occasional interaction with public agencies. The Staff Civil Engineer manages assigned co‑ops and interns, represents the Company professionally, and demonstrates intermediate proficiency in at least two engineering software applications.

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Focus on roadway design projects that interface with Site Civil development.
• Provide engineering guidance to project stakeholders and management on 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., hydraulics, traffic demand, earthwork).
• Plan projects using drawings, surveys, maps, aerials, and geotechnical/topographical data.
• Prepare technical reports, including detention and engineering due diligence reports.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for materials, equipment, and labor.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, engineers, and surveyors to ensure accurate layouts, grades, 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 and design tools.
• Participate in professional meetings, associations, and networking activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field with experience in Site Civil Engineering, preferred.
• 3-5 years of transportation engineering experience preferred.
• PE licensure preferred but not required.
• Ability to complete basic design projects from start to finish as the primary designer on Site Civil or roadway projects.
• Working knowledge of state and local regulations, with ability to perform municipal plan reviews.
• 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 an analytical and creative approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
• U.S. work authorization required.

About The Kleingers Group

The Kleingers Group provides design solutions for a wide range of public, private, institutional, and corporate clients. We focus on providing Site Civil Engineering, athletic field design, Transportation Engineering, land surveying, 3D laser scanning, landscape architecture and community planning services. With offices located in Cincinnati, Columbus, Akron, Louisville, and Tampa, we are able provide our clients with the personal attention and service that has become our trademark.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) plus matching up to 50%
• Hybrid work schedule options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Experience-based PTO, Unlimited Sick Time, Volunteer Hours
• Wellness Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Professional Memberships & Licensing Fees
• Kleingers Academy and Development Training

Apply online today!

The Kleingers Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.