Civil Engineer I

City Of Kettering

Dayton, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,859 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
3D Design, ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Building Surveying, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Capital Project, Civil Engineering, Construction Estimates, Construction Planning, Cost Estimates, Driver's License, Engineering, Life Insurance, Maintenance Services, Professional Engineer, Project Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Software Design, Surveying, Topography, Vision Plan
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
excellent benefits!
LOCATION
Dayton, OH
POSTED
13 days ago
The City of Kettering is recruiting for the position of:
CIVIL ENGINEER I
Salary up to $100,859 annually
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
OPERS retirement
Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave and Holiday Pay

Candidates who are interested in this opportunity should apply via our online application portal at www.ketteringoh.org/jobs and attach a resume and cover letter.

Submission Deadline: 5 p.m. EDT on May 18, 2026

The City of Kettering’s Engineering Department is currently seeking a Full-Time Civil Engineer I to perform civil engineering, surveying, drafting, and/or design work in the office and in the field in connection with the investigation, development, and maintenance of civil engineering projects; performs other duties as assigned.  This is a professional-level position performed under the general supervision of a Senior Civil Engineer, the Assistant City Engineer, or the City Engineer.

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Utilize CAD design software to draft topographic maps and design construction plans for various civil engineering projects, and prepare construction cost estimates;
  • Perform field survey work, including topographic surveys, construction layout staking, and courthouse research
  • Perform traffic studies, investigate service requests and make decisions related to traffic control;
  • Plan and coordinate with project staff on Capital Improvement Program projects;
  • Assist with inspection of Capital Improvement Program projects;
  • Manage non-complex capital improvement projects and programs

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university is required.  Engineer Intern / Engineer-in-Training Certificate (E.I. / E.I.T.) certificate issued by the Ohio Board of Engineers and Surveyors is required.  Knowledge and experience with utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D CAD design software is strongly desirable.  Must have the ability to quickly learn, develop, and maintain a thorough knowledge and professional skills and abilities in those areas noted under Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. Employee will be expected to work towards a license to practice as a registered professional civil engineer (P.E.) issued by the State of Ohio.  A valid State of Ohio driver’s license is required.

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City Of Kettering

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