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Senior Civil Engineer

THE OSBORN ENGINEERING CO
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/27/2026

Osborn Engineering is seeking a senior level Civil Engineer for our Columbus office. The successful candidate will have 10-15 years’ experience in the planning, design, development, and construction phases of a variety of projects types. Senior Civil Engineers report directly to the Director of Civil Engineering and will work closely with the directors, managers, and engineering staff to ensure that our client’s needs and expectations are exceeded.


Osborn is a fully integrated multi-disciplined design firm that uses a specialized team approach to engineering projects. These teams are comprised of a staff of more than 350 professionals that provide designs for all phases of a wide range of projects. Osborn has specialists in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and life safety, technology engineering, transportation and commissioning. As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to education and advancement – ensuring that each project is completed with a sense of pride. Osborn’s strength lies with its people.


Position Responsibilities:

  • Envision client understanding of projects and development of a Scope of Services based on that understanding.
  • Prepare contract proposals and project budgets.
  • Maintain positive client and regulatory agency relationships.
  • Comprehensive understanding of regional regulatory agencies.
  • Manage, design, develop, create, and maintain small through large-scale projects, of differing complexities.
  • Develop and present project-specific or technical presentations to clients and in-house staff.
  • Monitor progress and compile project status reports.
  • Provide advice and creatively resolve any emerging problems/deficiencies.
  • Responsible for budget tracking, cost control and report preparation.
  • Responsible for effective shop drawing reviews and construction observation by staff.
  • Mentor staff and promote a positive work culture.
  • Direct the work efforts engineers, designers, and CAD drafters.

Main responsibilities include client management, civil project management, project design, and plan preparation. Growth in design and leadership ability, dependability, and organizational skills will lead to future advancement.


Types of projects include, but are not limited to; master planning, utility improvements, roadway improvements, stormwater management, grading, site development, subdivisions, institutional campus improvements, coastal engineering, and sports fields design. Must be able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.


Job Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
  • PE License (Preferred).
  • 10 to 15 years’ design experience.
  • Analysis software experience (Sewer, water, stormwater, etc.).
  • Experience in Municipal Engineering (Preferred).
  • Expert level proficiency in AutoCAD.
  • Civil3D, Map3D, GIS, and/or BIM (plus).
  • Ability to coordinate work on projects within a multi-disciplinary team with minimal oversight.
  • Ability to work on and manage several projects concurrently.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications:

Osborn is looking for a candidate who has the following characteristics:

  • Reliable
  • Team Player
  • Self – Starter
  • Positive Attitude
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Critical Thinker
  • Detail Oriented
  • Innovative
  • Good Communicator

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NOTE TO RECRUITERS: Osborn Engineering does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or recruiters. If you wish to be considered in the future for our list of approved recruiters, please send an e-mail to recruitment@osborn-eng.com. All resumes sent directly to management will not be considered.

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