Civil Engineer

Company Description

KZF 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.

Senior Civil Engineer

Cincinnati, OH – $55,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology;
Architecture and Planning

• Capable 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 standards
• Experience producing site/civil documents in an A/E firm, including plans, specifications, details, engineering cost estimates, and design analysis documents
• Understanding and experience with design and office related computer software and operating systems
• Experience working with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, and other technical personnel
• Experience mentoring and supervising civil engineers, designers and other technical personnel
• Experience using Hydro Flow drainage design software
• Experience using USACE HEC‑RAS hydraulic modeling program
• Experience in using or capable of integrating Federal UFC design standards
• Experience using AASHTO ODOT design standards
• Experience using Micro Station GEOPAK
• Experience using FHWA HY‑8 culvert and bridge drainage modeling program
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Familiarity with A/E industry BIM standards
• Comfortable with a broad range of project types
• Familiarity and experience working with building codes
• Knowledgeable in related areas of building design
• Experience managing parallel assignments
• Proactive and assertive in problem solving
• Staff management and client relationship skills
• Comfortable working in teams and making group presentations
• Experience providing marketing and project interview support
• Experience working with Federal Government Agencies such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Justice and the US Army Corps of Engineers, a plus
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Micro Station a plus
• Good written and oral communications skills; good client skills; fluent in speaking, reading and writing in English
• Ability to be registered in every state - (NCEES preferred)

• Help our clients achieve their goals
• Work with the Director, Civil Engineers and Project Managers to meet KZF goals and objectives
• Respond to estimated budget hour requests from Division Managers and Project Managers
• Assist project managers with development of project schedules and budgets
• Provide technical, project management and client management support to projects
• Work directly with the Director and KZF project managers and assume the “day‑to‑day” responsibility of civil engineering design/production for assigned projects
• Work with Project Managers to establish design parameters consistent with the project scope, schedule and budget
• Prepare Civil design and construction documents in AutoCAD Civil 3D, per applicable standards
• Coordinate with project managers regarding schedule and construction costs for each project scope of work
• Seek advice from the Director of Civil Engineering Services as needed
• Interface with all professional disciplines assigned to the project to coordinate the Civil Engineering work
• Prepare Civil Engineering design studies, written design narratives, calculations, and analysis, and direct Civil Engineering support staff as required
• Research site materials and systems and select appropriate items for incorporation…