Civil Engineer

Company DescriptionKZF Design, founded in 1956, is a multidisciplinary firm that specializes in thoughtful and award‑winning designs. Our team includes architects, engineers, interior designers, and urban planners working across public and private sectors. We have specific expertise in commercial, workplace, education, health and wellness, industrial, government, and justice projects. Based in downtown Cincinnati, the firm employs over 75 professionals and has built a reputation on technical proficiency and value‑based design for 65 years.Position TitleSenior Civil EngineerLocation & SalaryCincinnati, OH – $55,000.00 – $90,000.00 per yearSeniority LevelMid‑Senior levelEmployment TypeFull‑timeJob Function & IndustriesEngineering and Information Technology; Architecture and PlanningQualificationsCapable and experienced in all areas of Civil Engineering with an emphasis on transportation, roadways, bridge, infrastructure, site work, storm water and utility design, parking and Department of Transportation projects (ODOT preferred)Experience in transportation and infrastructure design and bid package development in accordance with applicable DOT and local standardsExperience producing site/civil documents in an A/E firm, including plans, specifications, details, engineering cost estimates, and design analysis documentsUnderstanding and experience with design and office related computer software and operating systemsExperience working with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, and other technical personnelExperience mentoring and supervising civil engineers, designers and other technical personnelExperience using HydroFlow drainage design softwareExperience using USACE HEC‑RAS hydraulic modeling programExperience in using or capable of integrating Federal UFC design standardsExperience using AASHTO ODOT design standardsExperience using MicroStation GEOPAKExperience using FHWA HY‑8 culvert and bridge drainage modeling programProficiency in Microsoft Word and ExcelProficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3DFamiliarity with A/E industry BIM standardsComfortable with a broad range of project typesFamiliarity and experience working with building codesKnowledgeable in related areas of building designExperience managing parallel assignmentsProactive and assertive in problem solvingStaff management and client relationship skillsComfortable working in teams and making group presentationsExperience providing marketing and project interview supportExperience working with Federal Government Agencies such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Justice and the US Army Corps of Engineers, a plusProficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation a plusGood written and oral communications skills; good client skills; fluent in speaking, reading and writing in EnglishAbility to be registered in every state - (NCEES preferred)ResponsibilitiesHelp our clients achieve their goalsWork with the Director, Civil Engineers and Project Managers to meet KZF goals and objectivesRespond to estimated budget hour requests from Division Managers and Project ManagersAssist project managers with development of project schedules and budgetsProvide technical, project management and client management support to projectsWork directly with the Director and KZF project managers and assume the “day‑to‑day” responsibility of civil engineering design/production for assigned projectsWork with Project Managers to establish design parameters consistent with the project scope, schedule and budgetPrepare Civil design and construction documents in AutoCAD Civil 3D, per applicable standardsCoordinate with project managers regarding schedule and construction costs for each project scope of workSeek advice from the Director of Civil Engineering Services as neededInterface with all professional disciplines assigned to the project to coordinate the Civil Engineering workPrepare Civil Engineering design studies, written design narratives, calculations, and analysis, and direct Civil Engineering support staff as requiredResearch site materials and systems and select appropriate items for incorporation into the Civil designMaintain a working knowledge of architectural, electrical, mechanical and structural systems; coordinate these systems with the Civil designPerform conceptual planning and design and confirm the requirements of assigned projects are consistent with the project scope, schedule and budgetPrepare design documents as required for all phases of design (concept, schematic, design development and construction documents)Direct Civil Engineering support staff as requiredPrepare documents in conformance with KZF standards and quality control requirementsPrepare outline and final construction document specifications, and coordinate the work with other project specificationsAssist with and prepare construction cost estimatesRemain current with new products and tools that will assist you in better meeting our client's needsConduct field investigations to understand project requirementsResearch and prepare building code analysis for Civil Engineering workMaintain technical accuracy, constructability, code conformance, and appropriate level of detail for project designsAssist in development and maintenance of civil engineering design standards, including master specifications, civil standards, drawing standard procedures, CADD standards and project documentation standards, as assigned by the Director#J-18808-Ljbffr