Civil Design Engineer - Water, Wastewater & Transportation

Gonzalez Companies, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

401K

Bonus program

Paid holidays

Professional development

Creative, talented team

Job summary

Gonzalez Companies is a partner-managed engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction management services to water and wastewater utilities, transportation agencies, municipalities, and public-sector clients. We are seeking a talented Design Engineer to join our growing team and help deliver impactful infrastructure projects in Dayton, Ohio.

This opportunity targets engineers with 3 to 10 years of experience who want to expand their technical expertise and contribute to project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• 3 to 10 years of engineering design experience in civil infrastructure, transportation, site development, or water/wastewater projects.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure, preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other applicable analysis or modeling tools.
• Working knowledge of applicable engineering codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing construction documents, technical specifications, and permit-related documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Willingness to perform periodic field work, site visits, and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, plans, specifications, and construction documents for infrastructure, site development, water/wastewater, and transportation projects.
• Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and modeling to support design decisions, including grading and drainage design, hydraulic modeling, and utility design.
• Prepare construction drawings and technical documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other software.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams across civil, structural, environmental, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Ensure designs comply with local, state, and federal regulations, codes, and industry standards.
• Assist with technical reports, engineering studies, permits, and supporting documentation.
• Support project managers with planning, scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and tracking.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, and data collection to support development and validate conditions.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to address technical questions and resolve challenges.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor submittals for conformance with design intent.
• Identify innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions that add value for clients.
• Maintain project records and follow quality control procedures.

Skills

Civil Engineering

EIT certification

PE license

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gonzalez Companies is a partner-managed engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction management services to water and wastewater utilities, transportation agencies, municipalities, and public-sector clients. We are seeking a talented Design Engineer to join our growing team and help deliver impactful infrastructure projects in Dayton, Ohio.

This opportunity targets engineers with 3 to 10 years of experience who want to expand their technical expertise and contribute to project