KZF Design
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.
Position Title Senior Civil Engineer
Location & Salary Cincinnati, OH – $55,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function & Industries Engineering and Information Technology; Architecture and Planning
Qualifications
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 HydroFlow 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 MicroStation 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 MicroStation 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)
Responsibilities
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 into the Civil design
Maintain a working knowledge of architectural, electrical, mechanical and structural systems; coordinate these systems with the Civil design
Perform conceptual planning and design and confirm the requirements of assigned projects are consistent with the project scope, schedule and budget
Prepare design documents as required for all phases of design (concept, schematic, design development and construction documents)
Direct Civil Engineering support staff as required
Prepare documents in conformance with KZF standards and quality control requirements
Prepare outline and final construction document specifications, and coordinate the work with other project specifications
Assist with and prepare construction cost estimates
Remain current with new products and tools that will assist you in better meeting our client’s needs
Conduct field investigations to understand project requirements
Research and prepare building code analysis for Civil Engineering work
Maintain technical accuracy, constructability, code conformance, and appropriate level of detail for project designs
Assist 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
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Position Title Senior Civil Engineer
Location & Salary Cincinnati, OH – $55,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function & Industries Engineering and Information Technology; Architecture and Planning
Qualifications
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 HydroFlow 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 MicroStation 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 MicroStation 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)
Responsibilities
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 into the Civil design
Maintain a working knowledge of architectural, electrical, mechanical and structural systems; coordinate these systems with the Civil design
Perform conceptual planning and design and confirm the requirements of assigned projects are consistent with the project scope, schedule and budget
Prepare design documents as required for all phases of design (concept, schematic, design development and construction documents)
Direct Civil Engineering support staff as required
Prepare documents in conformance with KZF standards and quality control requirements
Prepare outline and final construction document specifications, and coordinate the work with other project specifications
Assist with and prepare construction cost estimates
Remain current with new products and tools that will assist you in better meeting our client’s needs
Conduct field investigations to understand project requirements
Research and prepare building code analysis for Civil Engineering work
Maintain technical accuracy, constructability, code conformance, and appropriate level of detail for project designs
Assist 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
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