Design Engineer

Best Block Company; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Life and disability benefits

Paid vacation

401K

Job summary

Contech Engineered Solutions is seeking a Design Engineer to provide technical expertise and engineering support for Hard Armor and Armortec product lines. You will develop hydraulic, geotechnical, and structural designs, review plans, and prepare submittals while guiding customers, contractors, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, relevant certifications, and 3–5 years of civil engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• EI or EIT certification required; PE license preferred.
• 3-5 years of civil engineering experience with culverts, stormwater, retaining walls, bridges, tunnels, or related infra projects.
• Experience interpreting drawings, plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation and MS Office.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop project-specific engineering solutions including hydraulic, geotechnical, and structural designs.
• Review plans and calculations to recommend product solutions.
• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, and submittals for customer projects.
• Provide technical support to internal sales, customers, consulting engineers, and field personnel.
• Support manufacturing/operations with guidance on fabrication and installation.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Sales, Marketing, CAD, and Operations to ensure project success.
• Perform analyses to support product development and continuous improvement.
• Maintain expertise in Contech products, standards, and trends.
• Develop technical literature, design tools, and product documentation.
• Represent the company in customer meetings, trade shows, and presentations.
• Travel to project sites as needed for consultation and support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

EI or EIT certification

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

The Design Engineer provides technical expertise and engineering support for Contech Engineered Solutions’ Hard Armor and Armortec product lines. This role partners closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, contractors, consultants, and customers to develop innovative solutions for civil infrastructure projects. The Design Engineer prepares engineering designs and calculations, provides technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, supports product development initiatives, and helps drive business growth through technical consultation and customer support.

Why apply

• Competitive salary
• Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.
• A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.
• Hands-on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement.
• A company dedicated to continuous improvement.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project-specific engineering solutions, including hydraulic, geotechnical, and structural designs.
• Review project plans, specifications, and calculations to recommend appropriate product solutions.
• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, and technical submittals for customer projects.
• Provide technical support to internal sales teams, customers, consulting engineers, contractors, and field personnel.
• Support manufacturing and operations by providing technical guidance on product fabrication and installation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, CAD, and Operations teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Perform engineering analyses to support product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain expertise in Contech products, industry standards, and emerging market trends.
• Develop technical literature, design tools, presentations, and product documentation.
• Represent the company through customer meetings, industry associations, trade shows, and technical presentations.
• Travel to project sites as needed to provide engineering consultation and technical support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• EI or EIT certification required; PE license preferred.
• 3-5 years of civil engineering experience with an emphasis in culverts, stormwater, retaining walls, bridges, tunnels, or relate infrastructure projects.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Working knowledge of engineering design software, project management software, and CRM systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in hydraulic, geotechnical, or structural engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience working with governmental regulatory agencies.
• Experience with open-channel hydraulic design.
• Familiarity with SRH-2D hydraulic modeling software.