Design Engineer

CME Associates; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Gonzalez Companies is seeking a Design Engineer to join our growing civil engineering team. You will develop designs and construction documents for infrastructure and site development projects, including water/wastewater and transportation initiatives.

The role requires 3–10 years of engineering design experience, EIT certification, and preferably PE licensure. Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software is essential, with field work opportunities and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 3–10 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 (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Willingness to perform periodic field work, site visits, and inspections as required.

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 engineering software.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams including civil, structural, environmental, mechanical, and electrical professionals.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, and standards.
• Assist with technical reports, engineering studies, permit applications, and supporting documentation.
• Support project managers with project planning, scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and tracking.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, and data collection to support project development.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to address technical questions and resolve challenges.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals to ensure conformance with design intent during construction.
• Identify innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective engineering solutions that add value to clients.
• Maintain accurate project records and follow quality control procedures.

Skills

Engineering design

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Engineering software

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 that improve the communities we serve.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer with 3 to 10 years of experience who is looking to expand their technical expertise, take on additional project responsibilities, and contribute to meaningful civil infrastructure projects. You will work alongside experienced engineering professionals while gaining exposure to project design, client service, and project delivery. Candidates with experience in site/civil engineering, transportation, water/wastewater, or utility infrastructure are encouraged to apply.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• 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 engineering software.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, including civil, structural, environmental, mechanical, and electrical professionals.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, and industry standards.
• Assist with technical reports, engineering studies, permit applications, and supporting documentation.
• Support project managers with project planning, scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and project tracking.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, and data collection to support project development and validate existing conditions.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to address technical questions and resolve project challenges.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor submittals to ensure conformance with design intent during construction.
• Identify innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective engineering solutions that add value to our clients.
• Maintain accurate project records and follow established quality control standards and procedures.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 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 the ability to obtain licensure, preferred.
• Proficiency with engineering design software, including 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 and ability to perform periodic field work, site visits, and inspections as required.

Gonzalez Offers Competitive Benefits Including

• Competitive salary
• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401K
• Bonus program
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Professional development
• A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside

Gonzalez is a rapidly growing, dynamic, professional services firm specializing in civil engineering, construction management, and construction inspection. Our clientele includes large and small water, sewer, and utility districts; departments of transportation and other public transportation agencies; and municipalities throughout the Midwest.

Working primarily in the Greater St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville metro areas, Gonzalez offers a great work environment, generous benefit packages, and opportunities to succeed in many professional disciplines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gonzalez Companies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.