What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Civil Engineer position at The Kleingers Group?
Career Opportunity: Staff Civil Engineer with The Kleingers Group in Indianapolis, IN
Are you motivated by leading study‑phase and/or design‑phase deliverables across civil, environmental, construction, and industrial projects? Do you enjoy collaborating closely with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to keep projects moving forward? Do you thrive on delivering accurate, high‑quality designs? 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 Staff Civil Engineer provides technical leadership for civil engineering projects through planning, evaluation, design, and implementation. This role leads 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.
The position collaborates regularly with internal teams and clients, with occasional interaction with public agencies and government entities. 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:
- 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
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
- 3-5 years of civil engineering experience preferred (minimum of 2 consecutive years required)
- PE licensure preferred but not required; actively working toward Indiana licensure is a plus.
- 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
- 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, landscape architecture, and community planning services. With offices located in Indiana, Cincinnati, Columbus, Akron, Louisville, and Tampa, we are able to 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 at https://grnh.se/4a7adgzr3us or email job@strategichrinc.com!
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.